Meet the team at Chamberlain Martin Solicitors in Littlehampton & Bognor Regis , West Sussex.
Meet our team

Charlotte Vassall
Partner, Head of Family and Children dept.

Susan Rutherford
Solicitor/Partner

Sarah McGee
Partner, Head of the private client dept.

Susan Crockford
Consultant / Mediator / Solicitor

Miranda Hay LL.B
Litigation Solicitor

Rosie Cowley FCILEX
Residential Conveyancing Legal Executive

Emma Lake
Private Client Manager

Emma Murphy
Licensed Conveyancer
Karen Shea
Private Client Manager
Angela Isaac
Chartered Legal Executive
Barbara Stapleton
Receptionist
Office: Littlehampton Office
Phone: 01903 713814
Barbara works part time at our Littlehampton office as a Receptionist.
Amanda Calladine
Receptionist
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Amanda joined CMS in April 2023 and works part time in our Bognor Regis office as a Receptionist.
Harriet Parker
Secretary
Office: Littlehampton
Phone: 01903 713814
Email: privasst@chamberlainmartin.com
Harriet joined CMS in 2023 and is secretary to Sarah McGee at the Littlehampton Office. Harriet works 9.30am – 1.30pm.
Joanne Lunn
Completions Clerk
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: joanne.lunn@chamberlainmartin.com
Joanne joined Chamberlain Martin in 1990 and after a career break she returned in 2011 to work in the conveyancing department. Joanne deals primarily with post completion conveyancing work. Joanne works part time from Monday to Thursday and is based in our Bognor Regis office.
Angela Isaac
Chartered Legal Executive
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: angela.isaac@chamberlainmartin.com
Angela joined CMS in October 2020. Angela is an experienced Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), qualifying in 2005 predominantly dealing with residential conveyancing. Angela now specialises in drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She provides clients with a caring and supporting service taking time to listen to her clients’ needs and requirements.
Karen Shea
Private Client Manager
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: karen.shea@chamberlainmartin.com
Karen Shea joined Chamberlain Martin in 1984 and has worked in different departments. After a few years break she returned as a Manager in the Private Client Department working 5 days a week. Karen has part qualified as a member of the Institute of Legal Executives. Karen is based at the Bognor Regis Office.

Yolanda Kirkwood
Receptionist
Office: Littlehampton Office
Phone: 01903 713814
Yolanda joined CMS in December 2022 and works part time at our Littlehampton office as a Receptionist.

Sharon Taylor
Administrator
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: info@chamberlainmartin.com
Sharon joined CMS in September 2017. Sharon is part of the CMS support team. Sharon works full-time and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Frances Holt
Office Manager
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: frances.holt@chamberlainmartin.com
Frances has worked in various departments at Chamberlain Martin since leaving college and her current role as Office Manager is to ensure the day to day smooth running of the office. She assists the partners, fee earners and support staff with their working needs to enable them to provide the very best quality service for the client and provides the partners with management reports. Frances works part-time Monday to Friday and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Jane Harmsworth
Receptionist
Office: Bognor Regis office
Phone: 01243 825211
Jane joined CMS in 2018. Jane is one of our receptionists. Jane works part-time and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Linda Pratt
Legal Secretary
Office: Bognor Regis office
Phone: 01243 825211
Linda joined CMS in 2017. Linda is a legal secretary working in the family department. Linda has worked at a variety of legal firms prior to CMS. Linda works part-time Thursday and Friday and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Tanya Grixti
Conveyancing Admin Assistant
Office: Littlehampton
Phone: 01903 713814
Email: ltonasst@chamberlainmartin.com
Tanya joined CMS in May 2024. Tanya works part time as a conveyancing admin assistant at our Littlehampton office.

Claire Smith
Legal Secretary
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: claire.smith@chamberlainmartin.com
Claire joined our Littlehampton branch of CMS in May 2018 as a receptionist/legal secretary. Claire transferred to the Bognor Regis office in January 2019 as a legal secretary in the family department. Claire has over 10 years of experience working in legal practices.

Karen Harwood
Legal Secretary
Office: Littlehampton
Phone: 01903 713814
Email: karen.harwood@chamberlainmartin.com
Karen joined CMS in April 2007 and is a legal secretary to Susan Rutherford. Karen works full-time and is based at our Littlehampton office.

Rita Steel
Private Client Personal Assistant
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: rita.steel@chamberlainmartin.com
Rita Steel commenced working at Chamberlain Martin in April 1984 and has worked in the Private Client Department for many years as the Department’s Personal Assistant. Rita now works part-time Monday and Tuesday and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Emma Murphy
Licensed Conveyancer
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: emma.murphy@chamberlainmartin.com
Emma joined CMS in September 2022 in the Conveyancing Department. Emma is a CILEX Paralegal and Conveyancer. Emma has worked within the legal profession for over 20 years in various roles and has been working solely in Conveyancing roles since 2018.

Emma Lake
Private Client Manager
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: emma.lake@chamberlainmartin.com
Emma Lake has worked for Chamberlain Martin since 2000 in the Private Client Department. Emma is a Manager in the firm’s Private Client Department based at the Bognor Regis office. Emma’s work includes managing the Private Client Department and dealing with Powers of Attorney. Emma has part qualified as a member of the Institute of Legal Executives. Emma works Monday to Thursday and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Rosie Cowley FCILEX
Residential Conveyancing Legal Executive
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243825211
Email: rosie.cowley@chamberlainmartin.com
Rosie joined CMS in May 2021. Rosie has been a member of CILEX since 1984 and qualified as a Fellow of CILEX in November 1989 and was a Council member for 13 years and was appointed as President of the Institute of Legal Executives between 2000 and 2001. Rosie has worked in the legal profession since leaving school in 1974, and has worked as a Conveyancer since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role.

Miranda Hay LL.B
Litigation Solicitor
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: miranda.hay@chamberlainmartin.com
Miranda qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 and has always worked in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Miranda joined CMS in April 2021. Miranda deals with a wide variety of cases on behalf of both business and individuals. The areas of work which Miranda deals with include contract disputes, property and neighbour disputes to include boundary disputes, landlord and tenant cases and contested probate matters (for example, disputes regarding Wills or how a person’s estate is administered), amongst many other areas of disputes. Miranda has a practical way of dealing with disputes to try to resolve the dispute as quickly and cost effectively as possible. However, in the event court proceedings, arbitration, mediation or a tribunal is required, Miranda can guide you through the process to reach the most effective solution for you or your business.

Susan Crockford
Consultant / Solicitor
Office: Bognor Regis
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: susan.crockford@chamberlainmartin.com
Susan qualified in 1983 and is a Consultant Solicitor in the Family & Litigation Departments at Chamberlain Martin. She has many years of experience representing clients and attending Court and is able to advise on all areas of Family Law. Susan works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday mornings and is based at our Bognor Regis office.

Sarah McGee
Partner, Head of the private client dept.
Office: Littlehampton
Phone: 01903 713814
Email: sarah.mcgee@chamberlainmartin.com
Sarah McGee LL.M qualified as a Solicitor in 2017 and joined CMS in January 2018 where she became a Partner in 2024. Sarah is a Solicitor and has been the Head of our Private Client Department since November 2020. Sarah covers domestic conveyancing, wills, LPA’s and probate. Sarah works full-time and is based at our Littlehampton office.

Susan Rutherford
Solicitor/Partner
Office: Littlehampton
Phone: 01903 713814
Email: susan.rutherford@chamberlainmartin.com
Susan qualified as a Solicitor in 2001. Joined Chamberlain Martin in 2009 and became a Partner in 2012. Susan deals with many aspects of residential Conveyancing.

Charlotte Vassall
Partner, Head of Family and Children dept.
Phone: 01243 825211
Email: charlotte.vassall@chamberlainmartin.com
Charlotte specialises in Family and Children Law and is Head of the firm’s Family Department. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2002 working at a firm in London before moving to the South Coast. Charlotte advises on all aspects of Family Law including divorce, financial, children matters and Care Proceedings. Charlotte regularly attends meetings with Local Authorities on behalf of clients and regularly represents parents in complex Care Proceedings with the Local Authority. She is a member of the Law Society Family Accreditation Scheme providing a high level of knowledge, skills and experience in these areas. Charlotte works full time and is based at our Bognor Regis office. She is able to offer appointments in person or via video, depending on the preference for the client.
Charlotte is the Senior Partner at Chamberlain Martin Solicitors and is the firm’s COFA.
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