About Us
Based in Southampton and Christchurch, but providing a service across England and Wales, WB Legal LLP are a small, friendly, efficient and professional legal team. Our solicitors are proud of the service they provide, constantly striving to improve every aspect of our service.
The key people in our specialist legal team are listed below. Click on any of the links to see our profiles.
Qualified as a solicitor in 1992 and a partner in the practice since 1994, Mark has a wealth of experience in assisting clients involved in the litigation process. He supports the department on particular issues of procedure and settlement in litigation, particularly in connection with personal injury and asbestos related liability claims, as well as fulfilling his role of Senior Partner within the Practice.
Mark initially started practicing in criminal and family law. His progress towards being a partner led him to grow the practice to also include personal injury and general litigation. He has run cases from minor whiplash injuries to a million pound industrial injury at the Port of Southampton.
Mark also assists in the Private Client Department which handles the private affairs of our clients which range from making wills, dealing with probate and family matters in general. He offers a pragmatic approach to client’s cases and is always available at either of our offices.
Chris spent the first 15 years of his career working for two of the major UK insurers investigating, negotiating and settling many types of insurance claims, from minor whiplash to those involving catastrophic injury. He was also involved in the investigation of major fire, theft and business interruption claims.
This has given Chris a unique insight into both sides of the litigation process.
For personal injury claimants Chris has all the skills necessary to help our clients secure the rehabilitation and financial assistance that they need. A member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers Chris is dedicated to the needs of those injured through no fault of their own.
Chris also has experience in the full remit of civil litigation cases including debt recovery, landlord & tenant litigated cases, neighbour disputes, court proceedings and general disputes.
Sue Finch has been a conveyancer now for 36 years dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing (both freehold and leasehold) and commercial transactions.
She has travelled extensively and has spent time in the Himalayas mountain climbing and working with Sherpa Communities in the Everest region of Nepal.
She has studied wildlife conservation and has received a Diploma in Wildlife Conservation from the Gerald Durrell Institute in Jersey and has also spent time in the rain-forests of South America rescuing endangered species of animals and birds.
She speaks Italian and French and has also studied the Russian language.
Catherine Sousa has specialised in Family Law for more than 7 years and is an active member of Resolution. She is experienced in all aspects of family law, particularly complex children matters (including child abduction), cohabitation and financial matters following relationship breakdown.
Catherine studied in Modena, Italy as part of her Law Degree and is therefore fluent in Italian, as well as having an understanding of other European legal systems. Catherine also has some understanding of the Portuguese language and hopes to become fluent in the near future.
Lindsay Taylor has worked in the field of Probate Law since her days as a Legal Secretary where she trained in her chosen specialism from the ground up. She can assist you in dealing with Probate matters, will drafting and powers of attorney. She also runs a free will clinic both during and out of office hours.
Outside of work, Lindsay thoroughly enjoys travelling and has recently travelled to Japan and Australia to name just two. Lindsay has lived on the Dorset-Hampshire border for most of her life and enjoys being of easy reach of the New Forest and coastline.