Meet the Team

Debbie Bates

Finance Director & Head of Finance and Administration

Debbie is the Head of CTT Law’s Finance Department and has over 15 years of experience in accounts, with the last 7 of those years primarily looking after client money accounts. Debbie has embraced the role as HOFA and is committed to ensuring systems and processes are in place that enables the company to comply with obligations posed under the SRA Accounts Rules.

Laura Toner

Head of Conveyancing

Laura Toner LL.B (Hons) is a Licensed Conveyancer with several years of professional experience in Residential Conveyancing in and around the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Laura graduated from Nottingham Law School in 2016 before undertaking the Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice in 2017 and obtaining her Conveyancing Licence.

Laura has previously worked in high street firms and has obtained a great deal of experience in sales, purchases and transfers of equity as well as dealing with lease extensions, unregistered land and commercial matters.

Adam Robinson

Head of Litigation

Adam Robinson LL.B (Hons) is a Litigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor here at CTT Law Ltd. Qualifying in 2017 Adam brings with him five years of practical experience as a Litigation Solicitor. Adam’s previous employment roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the litigation process having previously acted on behalf of both Claimant and Defendant in a variety of legal matters.

Adam obtained his Law Degree at Teeside University before successfully completing his Legal  Practice Course at the College of Law in York.

Adam possesses a genuine passion for legal research and welcomes the daily challenges litigation presents.

Faqir Asfundyar Yousaf

Senior Solicitor

Faqir Yousaf LL.M is a litigation and dispute resolution solicitor at CTT Law Ltd. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) and an Advocate of the High Court in Pakistan. In his years as an advocate and a legal practitioner across jurisdictions, Faqir has acquired broad experience in both contentious and non-contentious civil and commercial matters, including international arbitration, international corporate governance and corporate and commercial Law.

Faqir graduated from the University of Punjab before moving to the UK where he obtained his master’s degree in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation from the University of Warwick.

Faqir deploys a forensic analysis of complex issues and a genuine passion for the law to the aid of his clients, helping them to identify and avoid the many pitfalls of litigation at an early stage.

Irem Shoukat

Solicitor

Irem Shoukat LLB (Hons) is a Solicitor within the firms Conveyancing department. Irem graduated from Coventry University with Honours and then went on to successfully complete her Legal Practice course at the University of Law.

Having previously worked at a high street law firm, Irem has obtained a great deal of experience in family and children act matters. She undertook most of her own advocacy, representing clients at the Family Court before District Judges and the Magistrates. Irem is a confident and passionate advocate and is driven by getting the best results for her clients.

Amandeep Basi

Licensed Conveyancer

Amandeep Basi-Thomas LLB (Hons) is a Licensed Conveyancer with experience in residential conveyancing dealing with both local and national work. Amandeep graduated from Coventry University in 2003 and went on to complete her LPC at Bristol Law School before going on to undertake her Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice qualifying as a Licensed Conveyancer.

Amandeep has experience of working in both high street firms and larger specialist conveyancing businesses and has gained experience of dealing with an array of conveyancing matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, retirement property purchases as well as dealing with shared ownership, unregistered properties, and new builds.

Michael Hughes

Solicitor

Michael Hughes LL.M is a Solicitor with experience in trust conveyancing. Michael graduated from The University of Law with honours in 2018 and gained his master’s degree in Law the following year before beginning his legal career.

Michael gained specialist knowledge and experience in trusts and conveyancing from working in-house at a pioneering national Trust Corporation. Having completed his academic training, Michael has taken up his training contract with CTT Law, showing enthusiasm for the law and recognising the excellence expected of him as the first Trainee Solicitor at the firm.

Dominic Haney

Transfer Team Leader and Conveyancing Fee Earner

Dominic Haney LLB (Hons) is a Conveyancing Fee Earner with experience in trust conveyancing. Dominic graduated from Birmingham City University with honours in 2018 before beginning his legal career. Having gained specialist knowledge and understanding of trust conveyancing from his time working in-house in the conveyancing department of a leading and well-respected national Trust Corporation, Dominic joined CTT Law with a passion for Conveyancing and to continue developing his conveyancing skills and experience.

Zana Ahmati

Litigation Fee Earner & Trainee Solicitor

Zana Ahmati is a Fee Earner in the firm’s litigation department. Zana graduated from Northumbria University with a First Class Honours degree and her Masters in Law. Zana also completed her Bar Professional Training Course in 2017.

Zana has over 5 years litigation experience, largely dealing with property damage and financial services disputes. She has a genuine passion for litigation and always strives to secure the best possible outcome, whilst providing excellent services to her clients throughout.

Zana is looking forward to further developing her litigation skills at CTT Law and qualifying as a Solicitor with the firm.

Emma Bolochowecki

Conveyancing Fee Earner

Emma Bolochowecki is a Conveyancing Fee Earner with over 10 years experience in Residential Conveyancing. Having worked for over a decade within the residential conveyancing industry, Emma has gained a comprehensive and practical understanding of the conveyancing process.

With a practical, no-nonsense approach, Emma brings her hands-on experience of conveyancing to the firm with a passion to further develop her conveyancing skill and acquire further knowledge of the firm’s specialist trust conveyancing work. Emma’s commitment to supporting clients through what can often be a stressful time in their lives mirrors the focus on providing a high quality and personal service at CTT Law.

Maria Hussain

Conveyancing Fee Earner

Maria Hussain is a Conveyancing Fee Earner with 4 years’ experience in Residential Conveyancing. Maria graduated from Coventry University with Honours and will shortly complete the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law.

Maria brings her existing experience to her work in our conveyancing department, where she shares the team’s passion to provide the best service possible and expand on her existing knowledge.

Dorothy Eromosele

Trainee Solicitor

Dorothy Eromosele is a Legal Assistant at CTT Law with experience in banking and corporate law. Dorothy obtained her LL.B from the University of Birmingham in 2015 and subsequently qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria in 2016. Returning to this jurisdiction, Dorothy recently concluded her LPC & LL.M at the University of Law and brings her experience in the legal and financial services sector to her work at CTT Law.

Charlie Foran

Legal Assistant

Charlie Foran is a Legal Assistant and primarily assists our Head of Conveyancing, Laura Toner. Charlie brings her experience of both Public and Private Practice Conveyancing to her role at CTT Law. Charlie shares the firm’s passion for delivering a 5-star service to all clients and will go above and beyond to ensure transactions run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Charlie looks forward to further developing her knowledge and experience with the firm, focussing on CTT Law’s specialist trust conveyancing expertise.

Paul Thapar

Legal Assistant

Paul Thapar BA (Hons) is a legal assistant at CTT Law working within the conveyancing department. Paul graduated from Coventry University with a BA Honours in Criminology in 2015. In 2018, Paul decided to further his education, following his passion for law and studied the Postgraduate Diploma in Law course at Birmingham City University, graduating in 2020. Paul is now set to finalise his studies on the Legal Practice Course in 2023 and work towards his career in qualifying as a solicitor.

Paul is an enthusiastic individual aiming to bring a great service to clients and grow his legal skills further at CTT Law.