Private Client Services

Ed was born and educated in Norfolk. He attended the University of Lincoln where he achieved a First class LLB (Hons) Law Degree. He then went on to study the Legal Practice Course and a Masters in Professional Legal Practice which were both achieved with a Distinction.

Ed completed his work experience at a top law firm in Norwich. During his postgraduate studies Ed joined Hayes + Storr in March 2021 as a Paralegal in the Private Client Department. He started his training contract with Hayes + Storr in October 2021.

Outside of work, his hobbies include reading, travelling and long country walks along Norfolk’s coast.

Emma joined Hayes + Storr in February 2020 to work in the Private Client Department.

She completed a Degree in Politics at the University of Exeter, and subsequently completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, Guildford, obtaining her Law Degree at the same time.

She completed her Training Contract with a law firm in Sussex, qualifying as a Solicitor in February 2016, before relocating to Norfolk in early 2020.

Outside of work, Emma is a keen sports fan and can regularly be found attending football matches or getting out and about in the countryside.

CLIENT COMMENTS

Mr S

"Used the above solicitors to sort out my mothers estate. Have nothing but the highest praise for Emma Langley who dealt with the matter with the highest professionalism whilst sharing a most compassionate attitude. Would not hesitate to use them again."

John Newham has worked at Hayes + Storr for over 12 years and specialises in Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Trust Administration and Private Client Services.

John moved back home to the UK in 2006, having spent almost all of his life in Zimbabwe, where he qualified as a legal practitioner in 1975.  Having completed his conversion exams, John was admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in November 2007.

John and his wife are enjoying living in Norfolk and he lists his interests as first and foremost his grandchildren, followed by golf, watching most sports, travel and the flora of the UK.

Kieran has lived near Fakenham for most of his life and was brought up in a family who worked almost entirely in different areas of the legal system. Therefore it comes as no surprise that he has been interested in law ever since he was a child.

He achieved 100% in his A-level law exams and went on to study an LLB (Hons) Law Degree at the University of Leicester. He then carried out his Legal Practice Course (Post Graduate Diploma) at Anglia Ruskin University where he achieved a distinction. He completed work experience at a top law firm in Norwich and joined Hayes + Storr in 2017 as a Paralegal. He started his training contract in January 2019 and qualified in December 2020.

Outside of work, his hobbies include playing rugby, going to the gym and visiting Norfolk’s outstanding beaches. He was the captain of the men’s rugby team at the University of Leicester in his final year.

CLIENT COMMENTS:

Mr S

“We have been very appreciative of your kindness and sensitivity as you guided us through what, at times, has been an emotional journey for us both. Not having acted as executors before your knowledge and expertise was invaluable. We particularly  valued the clarity of your communications with us and how you took us step by step through the process of carrying out our mother’s wishes.

"Our sincere thanks to you Kieran, for all the professionalism and care with which you assisted us over the last few months since our Mother’s death. We could not have wished for better guidance and support."

Laura joined Hayes + Storr in July 1999 and has worked hard to become a qualified Lawyer. Laura qualified as a F.Inst.LEx in 2009 and specialises in Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Elderly Client and Private Client Services.

Laura is a local girl having lived in Wells for 21 years, she is married and has recently become a mum. She enjoys her family, socialising with friends and walking her black Labrador.

Miranda is a Director, having joined Hayes + Storr as a Partner in 2008.

Her specialisation is Succession and Inheritance Tax planning using the media of Wills, Trusts etc. She handles high value and more complex probate and acts as a professional Executor, Trustee and Attorney.

In 2020 she moved to be joint head of the new Holt office. She has lived in North Norfolk since her childhood. She was educated at Gresham’s School, Holt. She read Law at Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall). After serving her articles with Eversheds (Norwich) and qualifying in 1991, she became a partner with Ward Gethin in 1995.

Miranda has been appointed as a Notary Public and in that capacity is authorised to facilitate foreign arrangements for clients, both individuals and companies. This has enabled her to develop her interest in work for clients with overseas assets and connections.

She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Solicitors for the Elderly, Charity Law Association, Law Society Probate Section as well as The Notaries Society.

Miranda prides herself in providing a highly personal and professional service with client care as her primary focus.

Although her family are her top priority away from the office, Miranda also tries to find the time enjoying the Norfolk coast and countryside, stand-up paddle boarding, yoga, gardening, music and reading.

Robert joined Hayes + Storr in August 2009 as a Solicitor, in April 2013 Robert became a Partner.  Robert specialises in Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Trust Administration and Tax.

Robert was born in Alnwick Northumberland.  He achieved a BA Hons Degree in History at Leeds University followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Northumbria University.  Robert completed his training contract with Adam Douglas & Son Solicitors, Northumberland.

Outside of work Robert enjoys travelling, rugby and cricket.

Yasmin joined the Fakenham office of Hayes + Storr in September 2019 to work in the Private Client Department.

Yasmin completed her law degree at Hertfordshire University followed by the Legal Practice Course at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. She completed her training contract with a law firm in Norwich and qualified as a solicitor in 2017.

Outside of work, Yasmin is a keen baker and enjoys reading when she gets a quiet moment to herself! She has always lived in Norfolk and in her spare time loves going to the coast with her husband and daughter.