Team

Nayznin Ahmed
Work: Conveyancing House Sales & Purchases, Re-mortgaging, Buying and Leasing of Business Premises, Transfer of Gift.  Residential/Commercial.  Wills/Probate/Court of Protection – Receivership Applications.  Lasting Power of Attorneys.

Play: Swimming, sport/fitness with occasional classes. Countryside walks independently,
Museums/sightseeing, Music/shopping, Socialising/cinema

Nickola Banks
Came to Blackpool eighteen years ago
Career in Law began in 1992 joining a small Personal Injury firm
Joined the firm in 2005, dealing with Personal Injury and presently undertake all aspects of Civil Litigation
Spare time is mainly spent with family trips both abroad and in England
Recently got married in Barbados and my married surname is Banks which is, coincidentally, the name of the largest brewery in Barbados!
Also enjoy cooking and speciality is making and decorating cakes for all occasions

Chris Booth
Chris is proud to be “sandgrown” having lived and worked all his life in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.  Chris has been in the Legal profession since finishing his education in the mid-60’s and has worked for a number of firms on the Fylde Coast.  He has dealt with a varied case load over the years but specializes in Residential Conveyancing at John Budd & Co.

Outside of work, Chris’ main interests are motorcycling, being the proud owner of a Ducati, and renovating his Grade II listed house.  He is the Chairman of the local Motocross club and spends most weekends at race meetings where his eldest son competes.  Time permitting, Chris occasionally escapes to the South of France to unwind with his brother who has lived there for a number of years.

Neil Jones
Neil Jones is 58 years old and has 35 years of qualified experience of practice in Blackpool.  He is an old boy of Blackpool Grammar School and obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from Leeds University.  After qualifying as a solicitor in 1973 he spent the early years dealing with Property and Commercial matters but the last 20+ years in Civil Litigation.  He is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association, a body set up by the Law Society with the ultimate aim of becoming a specialist panel.  He has a particular interest in Solicitor Negligence claims which he often will undertake on Conditional Fee Agreements (“no-win-no-fee”) supported by Litigation Insurance.

Suzanne Leonard
My career in law began in 1989 when I worked for the largest law firm in Jersey for two Litigation Advocates as their Personal Assistant and also took on the role of Librarian as I absolutely loved browsing and attempting to read/understand the many books.  I had been encouraged then to study law but didn’t actually start studying until 2001 when I joined John Budd & Co.  In 2006 I qualified as a Probate and Wills Lawyer and have never been happier.  I have many wonderful clients and enjoy an excellent relationship with all of my colleagues.

In my spare time I dedicate much time to my lovely children though when there is chance I enjoy running with my friends.  I am fortunate that I am able to work part time for such a super Firm but also enjoy quality time with my family and friends.

Jemma McLoughney
Born in Blackpool
University of Leicester 1998-2001 – BA English & Psychology
Worked in the National Probation Service for two years before returning to University to do a Law conversion course
Started at John Budd & Co as a trainee solicitor in August 2006 and due to qualify in August 2008
Interests include skiing & netball

 Alan Mumby
Alan Mumby is 58 years old and has 34 years of qualified experience both initially in Local Government and then in private practice. He is an old boy of Blackpool Grammar School and obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree with honours from Liverpool University, qualifying as a solicitor in 1974. The first five years after qualifying were spent in Local Government initially with Wyre Borough Council and subsequently with Bassetlaw District Council in North Nottinghamshire. Whilst working in Local Government he gained substantial experience dealing with planning matters. Since 1980 he has worked in Blackpool and for the past 28 years has built up a specialism dealing with property transactions involving both both commercial and residential transactions.

Ron Railton
Ron was born on the Fylde Coast and has worked in the Legal profession since 1968.  He joined John Budd & Co in 2003 and specializes in Conveyancing.

Outside of work, Ron ejoys listening to music, reading and watching sport.

Audrey Rawlins
Audrey deals with Wills, the administration of Estates, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work (on behalf of the mentally ill).  She is also a member of “Solicitors for the Elderly” and the Law Society’s Probate section.

Audrey came to Blackpool in 1978 for the very first time, to be interviewed by Mr Budd, and has worked at John Budd’s ever since.

Leisure is in rather short supply for Audrey, but she attends St. John’s Parish Church Blackpool where she is a Church Warden and helps with the children’s work.  Audrey enjoys music and lives in hope that one day she will have time to play the piano again!

Emma Kidd Whitaker
Studied Chemical Engineering at Leeds University
Gained her Law Degree at the College of Law in Chester
Had a Training Contract in Manchester and Buxton
Qualified in March 1999
Joined John Budd & Co in June 2000 with family firm Kidd Whitakers

Michael Woosnam
Born in Blackpool and educated locally, Michael is a graduate of Nottingham University.  He did his law exams at the College of Law, Chester following which he joined John Budd & Co as an articled clerk in 1981.  Save for some 2 years in the mid 1980’s when he worked as a specialist criminal prosecutor, Michael has been with John Budd & Co throughout his career as a solicitor.

Michael is currently the Deputy Coroner for Blackpool & Fylde.  His interests are sport (hopeless golfer!), travel, reading and, of course, anything to do with Law!

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