Elena assists Rebecca Hempstead and Rhyannon Andrews, working exclusively with Holmes & Hills Solicitors' High Net Worth clients on residential conveyancing matters. She assists with various aspects of property transactions including:
Elena prides herself on her patient and empathetic approach to her clients. She understands that moving property can be very stressful, so she aims to provide personable and pragmatic advice.
Elena has over 5 years of experience supporting clients with residential property transactions, so is extremely well-versed when it comes to the intricacies of conveyancing transactions.
Elena joined Holmes & Hills Solicitors in 2026, and is based at the firm’s Braintree and Colchester (Marks Tey) offices.
Abbie is a Wills Drafting Executive who works with clients to plan for their and their loved-one's futures, or deal with the death and estate of a family member.
Working in Holmes & Hills Solicitors' Private Client Department, Abbie can assist clients with drafting or updating a Will, and preparing and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Abbie takes a personable and empathetic approach with her clients, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout what can often be an emotionally challenging or complex situation. She strives to build trust and long-term relationships by offering clear communication and practical guidance tailored to each client's individual needs.
Abbie joined Holmes & Hills in 2026, and is based at the firm’s Braintree office
Hannah is a Senior Associate in Holmes & Hills’ Residential Property Department and works closely with clients, estate agents and mortgage brokers to progress even the most complex residential property transactions.
With extensive experience in residential conveyancing, Hannah provides clear advice, practical support and reassurance at every stage of the process. Her in‑depth knowledge allows her to identify potential issues early, helping clients avoid unnecessary delays, costs and stress when buying or selling property.
Hannah advises on a wide range of residential property matters, including:
Hannah has nearly 20 years’ experience in residential property matters and is known for her calm, approachable manner. She understands that moving home can be a stressful experience and prides herself on keeping clients fully informed, supported and confident throughout their transaction.
Hannah joined Holmes & Hills in 2026 and is based at the firm’s Braintree office.
Rebecca Cook is a Tax Senior at Holmes & Hills Solicitors working with the large Department of Private Client Lawyers at the firm.
Rebecca works closely with members of Holmes & Hills’ Private Client Department and is responsible for completing tax returns in situations where they are required, for example personal lifetime returns, complex estate administration and for our Trusts clients. Rebecca will be solely responsible for preparing and submitting any tax returns and will also be Holmes & Hills Solicitors main correspondent with HMRC for correspondence or queries.
Rebecca has over 25 years of experience in accountancy across several different law firms, accountancy practices and financial advisors as well as being Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) qualified.
Rebecca joined Holmes & Hills in 2025, and is based at the firms Braintree office.
Megan works with Holmes & Hills clients to plan for their futures and their loved ones' futures, or deal with the death and estate of a family member.
As a member of the Holmes & Hills' Private Client Department, Megan specialises in writing and updating Wills and advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Megan prides herself on her approachable, friendly and professional manner, and at what is often a difficult time for clients, Megan strives to make her clients feel at ease and comfortable.
Having qualified in 2020 at another local law firm and working in the locality briefly before spending some time abroad, Megan returned to Essex and joined Holmes & Hills’ Private Client Department in 2025.
Megan is based in Holmes & Hills Solicitors’ Braintree office.
Amy Miller is the conveyancing Post-Exchange Lead at Holmes & Hills Solicitors, and is responsible for the management of other Post-Exchange staff, in addition to her own day to day responsibilities.
Amy’s role as Post Exchange Lead consists of helping clients through the last stages of selling/buying residential property, from exchange of Contracts through to post-completion. Amy also deals with more complicated completions involving transfers of equity and remortgages.
Amy adopts a friendly and professional approach with every client, ensuring a positive experience from start to finish. She provides helpful support and maintains professionalism throughout every stage of the transaction process.
Amy has nearly a decade of residential property experience and has worked at Holmes & Hills since 2021.
Amy is based at Holmes & Hills Solicitors in Braintree.
Amelia is a solicitor within Holmes & Hills' Private Client Department, working alongside partner and head of Department Mark Cornell.
Amelia’s primary focus is preparing a variety of deputyship applications to the Court of Protection for vulnerable people. As well as submitting deputyship applications, Amelia can support clients with any additional issues that may arise during the Court of Protection procedures or as a result of the lack of capacity of a loved one.
Amelia can also advise deputies to their duties and responsibilities, as well as being able to provide any witness statements that may be required. In addition to assisting clients through the Court of Protection process, Amelia advises clients on matters such as establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney for both their property and financial affairs plus their health and welfare matters.
As a member of Lifetime Lawyers, Amelia has undertaken an additional programme specifically centred around working with vulnerable and older clients. She is currently working towards becoming an accredited member.
Moreover, Amelia is a Dementia Friend, and prides herself on her approachable, friendly, and warm nature. She ensures that she provides an empathetic ear to her clients during challenging times
Prior to joining Holmes & Hills Solicitors as part of the firm’s 2023 trainee solicitor intake, Amelia achieved a first-class honours degree in LLB Law at the University of Essex. She then completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) combined with a Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Law, achieving a distinction. Amelia qualified as a solicitor in September 2025.
Amelia is based at Holmes & Hills’ Braintree office, but is able to service clients across all of Holmes & Hills' offices.
Bethany is a solicitor in Holmes & Hills' Private Client Department, works closely with senior chartered legal executive Andrew East as well as partner and head of Department Mark Cornell on trust matters.
Bethany specialises in advising clients on matters such as setting up and terminating trusts, estate administration, trust deed drafting and stand-alone trust advice. As well as this, she assists with matters such as drafting and updating Wills and advising clients in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney.
She prides herself on her approachable and personal approach. Reliable and dedicated, Bethany ensures clear and consistent communication between her and her clients.
Bethany completed her LPC at the BPP University in Cambridge in 2023 and joined Holmes and Hills Solicitors in September 2023 as a part of the firm's trainee solicitor intake. Bethany is based at Holmes & Hills’ Braintree office.
As a wills and probate executive, Emily works alongside clients to plan out how to deal with their future or that of a loved one or dealing with the Estates of a family member.
She helps to assist clients with:
Emily prides herself on being professional and sympathetic as well as ensuring the legal side of bereavement is dealt with in the correct way. Emily builds strong relationships with her clients and understands that dealing with the legalities surrounding a bereavement is often daunting but with her expertise, she can assist in these difficult times by providing advice and a way forward.
She has a wealth of experience in the Private Client Department, having started secretarial work in the Department in 2017. Since joining Holmes & Hills in 2016 as an archiving apprentice, then being promoted to secretary, then legal assistant, then paralegal to today, Emily is a testament to the career progression offered by Holmes & Hills.
Emily qualified as an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) this year and is continuing in her studies to eventually become a Chartered Legal Executive.
Emily is based in Holmes & Hills Solicitors’ Braintree office.
Tai is a trainee solicitor in Holmes & Hills’ Private Client Department, currently being mentored by Associate, Michelle Cochrane and solicitor, Megan Hutchings.
Tai supports in advising clients on matters such as making or updating a Will, establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney, and supporting clients with any additional issues that may arise as a result of a bereavement. Tai takes a friendly and empathetic approach to ensure she provides logical and pragmatic advice to her clients.
Tai joined Holmes & Hills Solicitors towards the end of 2023 as a paralegal in the firm’s Family Law Department assisting the firm’s family law solicitors on a varied range of matters. She has since progressed to start her training contract. Tai is based at Holmes & Hills Solicitors in Braintree.
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