Profiles

Articles and first five years in post qualification in top commercial firm in Manchester, before returning home to Yorkshire.

Areas of strength Commercial and Commercial Litigation, Employment, Industry, Landlord and Tenant, Housing, Professional Negligence.

He has an enviable practice, concentrating on ancillary relief from the “normal” case to high net worth clients involving complex financial issues.

Martin has more than 15 years' experience of acting for claimants in all types of personal injury claims. Before joining Mewies Solicitors, Martin's career included several years with the UK's largest personal injury practice.

Duty panel solicitor with accreditations to provide advice at the Police Station.

Also the franchise holder for the criminal legal aid practice in the partnership.

John provides the family link with the firm and continues his fathers' reputation of eloquence and advocacy. He has handled most of the local 'high profile' criminal cases including those which have received national press coverage. When not in court, John deals with private client matters including residential and commercial leasehold conveyancing and advice with regard to general matters of concern to the individual.

Ian has specialised from the outset in all aspects of conveyancing - both domestic and commercial.

He has a proven track record of client satisfaction from the 'normal' house purchase to complicated business leases. He has remained in Skipton throughout his life and knows the local market intimately.

Martyn was a serving police officer until his retirement in 2005 at age 49 years. With a wish to pursue a second career, he spent his last years with the police force to qualify as a legal executive and now works with the practice in support of John Mewles and Patrick Troy dealing with criminal and family matters.

Martyn's background with the Police Force makes him uniquely placed to advise our criminal clients. He has achieved specialist accreditation to provide advice at police stations ensuring we are able to offer a twenty four hours service to our clients.