Our Team

  • Charles Newton

    Charles Newton

    Solicitor – Senior Partner

    Charles is a Solicitor and the Senior Partner in the Firm.

    Charles qualified as a Solicitor in 1986 and specialises in Business Sales & Purchases, Business Law, Commercial Property matters, Residential Conveyancing, Trust Law and Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate matters.

    Away from the office Charles is a motorsport enthusiast and enjoys spending his free time with his family and his young Grandchildren.

  • Gavin Newton

    Gavin Newton

    Solicitor – Partner

    Gavin is a Solicitor and Partner in the Firm.

    Gavin joined the firm in 2007 as a Trainee Solicitor and since qualified as a Solicitor in 2010. Gavin specialises in Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate matters, Residential Conveyancing, Residential Landlord and Tenant matters and general Civil Litigation.

    Away from the office Gavin is a keen DIY’er and in his free time is usually building, renovating or repairing something! Recently married, he also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

  • Barbara Harasym

    Barbara Harasym

    Solicitor – Partner

    Barbara is a Solicitor and Partner in the Firm.

    Barbara qualified as a Solicitor in 1996 and joined Charles Newton & Co in 2009. Barbara specialises in all aspects of Residential Conveyancing, Remortgages, Residential Landlord and Tenant matters and Neighbour Disputes.

    Away from the office Barbara enjoys Gardening, visiting the Theatre, trips into the Countryside and spending time with her family.  

  • Geraint Williams

    Geraint Williams

    Solicitor – Partner

    Geraint is a Solicitor and Partner in the Firm.

    Geraint qualified as a Solicitor in 1986 and joined Charles Newton & Co in 2010. Geraint specialises in Family and Matrimonial Law including divorce, financial and children issues, cohabiting couples, Personal Injury, Debt and Money advice and Employment Law.

    Geraint is a member of the Family Law Panel.

    Away from the office Geraint enjoys taking long walks by the River Trent (and elsewhere) and regular visits to the Theatre.  

  • Rose Taylor

    Rose Taylor

    Accounts Manager

    Rose is the Firm’s Account Manager.

    Rose worked alongside Charles Newton for many years in their predecessor firm and following the demerger in 2001 Rose became the Accounts Manager for the Firm.

    Away from the office Rose enjoys taking short breaks around Europe, reading and spending time with her family.  

  • Hilary James

    Hilary James

    Legal Secretary

    Hilary is a Legal Secretary at the Firm and joined Charles Newton & Co in 2005. Hilary works alongside Charles Newton and transcribes all of his dictations, arranging appointments and is one of the first point of contacts within our Firm.

    Away from the office Hilary enjoys caravan breaks, taking long walks in the countryside, meeting with her friends and spending time with her Family.  

  • Lorraine Zalewski

    Lorraine Zalewski

    Legal Secretary

    Lorraine is the Firm’s Receptionist and a Legal Secretary at the Firm. Having joined Charles Newton & Co in 2002 Lorraine works alongside Gavin Newton and Barbara Harasym, transcribing their dictations, arranging appointments and is one of the first point of contacts within our Firm.

    Away from the office Lorraine enjoys reading, walking (lots!), visiting National Trust properties and spending time with her friends.  

  • Kate Barry

    Kate Barry

    Paralegal

    Kate is a Paralegal based in the Firm’s Family and Civil Litigation Departments. Kate joined Charles Newton & Co in October 2010 having successfully gained her LL.B Law degree in 2007, she then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course in 2009. Kate now works alongside Geraint Williams in the Family department and is also one of the Firms first point of contact.

    Away from the office Kate’s interests are F1, Motogp (in particular Valentino Rossi) and Reading.  

  • Lyn Newton

    Lyn Newton

    Practice Administrator

    Lyn is the Firm’s Practice Administrator and deals with the general administration, archiving and other administrative responsibilities to ensure the business runs like clockwork.

    Away from the office Lyn enjoys reading and spending her free time with her family, in particular her young grandchildren who certainly keep her fit with all their energy and enthusiasm.  

  • Paul Newton

    Paul Newton

    Director & Branch Manager

    Paul is a Director and Branch Manager of our Eastwood and Ilkeston Estate Agency offices. Paul joined Charles Newton & Co Estate Agents in 2007 when the first Estate Agency branch opened in Eastwood (Nottingham) following a successful Marketing career with a large blue chip company. Paul manages both Estate Agency offices and is on hand to provide property valuations and conduct the viewings requested through both branches.

    Away from the office Paul enjoys spending time with his family and taking short breaks with his friends.  

  • Lindsay Davies

    Lindsay Davies

    Property Sales Negotiator

    Lindsay is a Property Sales Negotiator at our Eastwood Estate Agency branch. Lindsay joined Charles Newton & Co in 2009 having worked for a large Estate Agency firm previously. Lindsay is often the first point of contact for clients at the Eastwood Estate Agency branch and deals with all enquiries, valuation appointments, viewing requests, draft marketing details, general administration and ensuring the branch runs like clockwork.

    Away from the office Lindsay is very active and enjoys running, swimming and socialising with family and friends.  

  • Jeanette Williamson

    Jeanette Williamson

    Property Sales Negotiator

    Jeanette is a Senior Property Sales Negotiator at our Ilkeston Estate Agency branch. Jeanette joined Charles Newton & Co in 2007 when the first Estate Agency branch opened in Eastwood (Nottingham) and subsequently transferred to our Ilkeston office following it’s launch in July 2011. Jeanette is one of the first points of contact for clients at the Ilkeston Estate Agency branch and deals with general enquiries, valuation appointments, viewing requests, draft marketing details, general administration and ensuring the branch runs like clockwork.

    Away from the office Jeanette enjoys visits to the cinema and restaurants, taking short breaks around England and spending time with her family.  

  • Dave Crabtree

    Dave Crabtree

    Trainee Estate Agent

    Dave is a Trainee Estate Agent at our Ilkeston Estate Agency branch. Having gained a Business Studies degree at Nottingham Trent in 2010, Dave joined Charles Newton & Co in 2011 to launch the second Estate Agency branch within our firm following the success of our Eastwood office. As well as quickly learning the ropes to provide valuations and conduct assisted viewings, Dave is one of the first points of contact for clients at the Ilkeston Estate Agency branch and deals with enquiries, valuation appointments, viewing requests, draft marketing details and general administration.

    Away from the office Dave is a keen drummer and plays in a local band and of course spends time socialising with his friends.

Offices

Solicitors
5 Alexandra Street
Eastwood
Nottingham
NG16 3BD
Estate Agents
2 Alexandra Street
Eastwood
Nottingham
NG16 3BD

  01773 535535
Solicitors
6-8 Bath Street
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8FB
Estate Agents
6-8 Bath Street
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8FB

  01159 305070