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Meet the Team
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Team Members
27/03/2026
Alima Israr
Following my graduation from the University of Law in 2019, I commenced my career in Commercial Law, where I honed my legal skills in a dynamic and demanding environment. Subsequently, I transitioned to a role within the judicial system, serving as a Legal Advisor for three years in the criminal…
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26/03/2026
Beverley Thompson
Beverly’s journey with Henry Hyams began back in 1981, when she joined as an Office Junior. Over time, she advanced her career, serving as a dedicated Secretary for Clive Bergen and taking on various roles before departing in 1992. In 2004, Beverly returned to Henry Hyams and joined the conveyancing…
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20/03/2026
Cassie Pill
Cassie graduated from University of Huddersfield in 2022, having completed the Masters of Law and Practice – 2:1 LLB (Hons) and Commendation in the Legal Practice Course. She previously worked as a Court Usher at Leeds Magistrates Court; ensured daily functioning of the courtrooms by liaising with the judiciary, legal…
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18/03/2026
Chantelle Stapleton
Chantelle graduated from Leeds Beckett University in 2021 with a 2:1 in LLB in Law. Joining Henry Hyams in 2023, as a Paralegal in our Crime department, she is now working towards completing the Legal Practice Course at Leeds Beckett University. Chantelle’s next steps are to complete the Police Station…
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15/03/2026
Clive Bergen
About Part of the Henry Hyams team since 1978, Clive has been a partner at the firm for almost 30 years. Initially dividing his time between criminal and family law, being accredited to the Care Panel for 20 years, he now works exclusively within criminal law. In the past, Clive has provided…
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12/03/2026
Dave Kent
Dave has been employed within the Crime Department at Henry Hyams since 1996. Prior to that he was a police officer for 13 years. This has allowed him to bring a unique insight into the mechanisms and procedures adopted by the police in order to provide those subject to interview and/or arrest…
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08/03/2026
Declan Groves
Declan is a Paralegal within the Criminal and Family Departments at Henry Hyams. He completed the LPC LLM, developing strong practical and academic skills across key areas of legal practice. Declan assists with case preparation, legal research, client communication and the progression of matters across both departments. He is committed to…
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05/03/2026
Derek Hallam
A solicitor since 1979, Derek has vast practical experience as a lawyer. A specialist in Regulatory and Criminal law, his skills, knowledge, experience and tenacity have seen him become one of the region’s most sought after solicitors. As well as his work prosecuting and defending regulatory crime and providing robust criminal…
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02/03/2026
Dominic Nurse
Graduating in Law from the University of Leeds in 1990, Dominic qualified as a solicitor in 1993 with Cranswick Watson (now Gordons), joining Henry Hyams the same year to undertake a mix of property law, personal injury, crime and general civil litigation. He expanded his practice to include actions against…
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01/03/2026
Emily Osgerby
Emily joined the firm in 1995 as secretary to the Managing Partner. His role at the time was as a general practitioner of law, which required her involvement in a wide range of cases including criminal defence, regulatory prosecutions, personal injury and conveyancing. In 2000 Emily decided to specialise in residential…
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