The Team

David qualified in 1988 and oversees the commercial property department and also heads the wills, trusts and probate department. David is a member of STEP – The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners which is a reflection of the knowledge and experience that he has in this area. David also acts for some big developers in the Bournemouth area dealing with a number of high worth transactions. Dealing with private client matters David is hands on and deals with his clients directly, an approach which has proved successful and popular with clients. As managing director David also deals with the day to day management of the firm.

David has worked locally for the majority of his working life as a solicitor and joined the Matthew and Matthew team in March 2003, becoming a partner later that year.

In his spare time David is an avid follower of Rugby and enjoys keeping fit and attending networking events.

Emma started working in conveyancing straight from school and studied on the job, qualifying as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2004 and becoming Chartered in 2012.

Emma has joined us as a director, having spent nearly 11 years with another local firm, becoming extremely popular with agents, brokers and clients alike.

Emma has a no nonsense approach, working efficiently with everyone involved in the transaction and has an excellent reputation for getting the job done.
Outside of work Emma is keen road cyclist and mountain biker who generally enjoys being outdoors, as well spending time with her friends and family. Emma is also an AFC Bournemouth fan, having links with the club and which has recently led to her being on the committee of the Stephen Purches Testimonial Year 2013.

Caroline qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and initially practiced Criminal law until deciding to move into private client in 2008.

Caroline joined as a director having spent ten years specialising in wills, powers of attorneys, obtaining grants of probate and administering estates.

Caroline enjoys private client as the role involves helping people to achieve their goals applying a practical proactive approach to sensitive situations.

Away from the office Caroline enjoys spending time with her family walking her dog exercising her horses and supporting AFC Bournemouth.

Lalitha studied her law degree at the University of Sussex, then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in London. She gained experience as a paralegal and legal assistant at various law firms, both in London and locally. After working in conveyancing at another local firm for nearly three years, Lalitha joined the Residential Property department at Matthew & Matthew in April 2015.

In her spare time, Lalitha is a keen singer and musician who performs regularly at local venues and is soon to release her first single. She also enjoys reading, drawing and swimming.

Jacqueline is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years of experience and is the Head of our Conveyancing Department. Having studied law at university for 7 years and with a wealth of experience, she now assists clients with all aspects of residential conveyancing and land law matters. Jacqueline is originally from Oxford but undertook her post graduate studies at Bournemouth University.

Please see below for a brief guide to her areas of expertise.

* All aspects of residential conveyancing – Buying and Selling
* Freehold and Leasehold Transactions
* Re-mortgaging
* Help to Buy Redemptions/ Staircasing
* Land Acquisitions & Plot Sales
* Deeds of rectification
* Deeds of variation for leasehold properties
* Creation of new titles/ and drafting of residential leases
* Drafting of Deeds of Easements
* Assisting clients with LISA’s and ISA’s
* Help to Buy Purchases
* Section 42 Lease Extensions/ Informal Lease Extensions
* New Build Developments
* Equity Release

Paul qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has worked in wills, probate and residential conveyancing throughout his career. Prior to joining Matthew & Matthew in 2020, he worked at a firm of solicitors in Bransgore near Christchurch. Paul’s previous experience in residential conveyancing often helps with his work in wills, trusts and probate. Outside the office Paul is a keen amateur genealogist and musician, who enjoys swimming regularly.

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