Our Team

Paul Fairhurst
Managing Partner
Paul is the Managing Partner of FM&C Solicitors. He is admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa and specialises in Commercial and Intellectual Property Law. He is an accredited mediator and member of the Civil Mediation Council.
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He has over 30 years of business experience in a vast array of industries, holding senior management positions with companies in the banking, oil and wireless industries.
Since 2015 Paul has been a Town and District Councillor.
Paul holds BA and LL.B. degrees (Witwatersrand) and an M.B.A. specialising in International Finance and Marketing and holds an LL.M. degree in Intellectual Property.
Paul is a collector of rare books, Classic cars and Classic German Motorcycles.

Aaron Menuhin LLM
Partner | Commercial Law | Head of Conveyancing
Aaron Menuhin is the Commercial Partner at Fairhurst Menuhin & Co. He works between the UK and Germany and is qualified in international management with an M.Sc. from SOAS and holds an LLM with a specialty in fintech.
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He has expertise in commercial property, company acquisitions, and cross border contracts. Aaron has particular experience working in the insurance and health sectors. His international expertise brings to his clients a broad vision and pragmatic approach. He speaks French and German.
Aaron is a freeman of the Tallow Chandlers city livery company and a trustee of the Menuhin Competition Trust.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys being with his family, painting and working on classic cars.
Get in touch with Paul
Tel: +44 (0)1799 526 849
Mobile: +44 (0)7462 179 462
Email: paul.fairhurst@fmc-solicitors.com
Tel: +44 (0)1799 526 849
Mobile: +44 (0)7926 763 056
Email: aaron.menuhin@fmc-solicitors.com

Paul Fairhurst
Managing Partner
Paul is the Managing Partner of FM&C Solicitors. He is admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa and specialises in Commercial and Intellectual Property Law. He is an accredited mediator and member of the Civil Mediation Council.
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He has over 30 years of business experience in a vast array of industries, holding senior management positions with companies in the banking, oil and wireless industries.
Since 2015 Paul has been a Town and District Councillor.
Paul holds BA and LL.B. degrees (Witwatersrand) and an M.B.A. specialising in International Finance and Marketing and holds an LL.M. degree in Intellectual Property.
Paul is a collector of rare books, Classic cars and Classic German Motorcycles.
Tel: +44 (0)1799 526 849
Mobile: +44 (0)7462 179 462
Email: paul.fairhurst@fmc-solicitors.com

Aaron Menuhin LLM
Partner | Commercial Law
Aaron Menuhin is the Commercial Partner at Fairhurst Menuhin & Co. He works between the UK and Germany and is qualified in international management with an M.Sc. from SOAS and holds an LLM with a specialty in fintech.
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He has expertise in commercial property, company acquisitions, and cross border contracts. Aaron has particular experience working in the insurance and health sectors. His international expertise brings to his clients a broad vision and pragmatic approach. He speaks French and German.
Aaron is a freeman of the Tallow Chandlers city livery company and a trustee of the Menuhin Competition Trust.
In his free time, Aaron enjoys being with his family, painting and working on classic cars.
Get in touch with Aaron
Tel: +44 (0)1799 526 849
Mobile: +44 (0)7926 763 056
Email: aaron.menuhin@fmc-solicitors.com

Sarah-Jane Money
Partner | Solicitor | Conveyancing
Sarah-Jane studied at Solent University in Southampton and graduated with LLB (Hons) in Law. Returning home to Essex, she then completed the Legal Practice Course at Anglia Polytechnic University in 1996. Her first employment was with Hambro Legal Protection in Colchester. In 1997 she began her training contract in Clacton-on-sea and qualified in 1999.
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Sarah-Jane has enjoyed a successful career spanning over 20 years and is known for the high quality of her service. She has practiced in Essex and Suffolk and so has a good knowledge of the East Anglian region. However, she has also bought and sold properties for clients in other locations throughout England and Wales.
Apart from her experience in residential property Sarah-Jane also has some expertise in Commercial Property, Planning Applications and Licensing.
During her spare time Sarah-Jane enjoys travelling and has covered many parts of Europe. She enjoys fine dining and pottering around her garden. Her favourite cuisine is Italian.

Luke Stockings
Partner | Residential & Commercial Property
Luke is head of the Newmarket Office. However, he meets with clients in other offices for commercial matters notably our Cambridge office. Luke has experience with both residential and commercial property transactions.
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Luke’s residential property caseload involves a wide range of properties, including freehold and leasehold, registered and unregistered, new build, and shared-ownership properties. Luke advises on sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, granting of easements, enfranchisement, lease extensions and transfers of part.
Luke also has experience assisting both commercial and residential leaseholders and Landlords in regards to granting new leases, lease extensions, variations to existing leases, and licences to assign / under-let / alter.
Luke’s clients include individuals, companies, developers and lenders.
Outside of work, you will find Luke playing rugby for his local team and attending Tottenham games. Luke enjoys visiting different countries and has recently spent two months travelling through South East Asia.

Sarah-Jane Money
Partner | Solicitor | Head of Conveyancing
Sarah-Jane studied at Solent University in Southampton and graduated with LLB (Hons) in Law. Returning home to Essex, she then completed the Legal Practice Course at Anglia Polytechnic University in 1996. Her first employment was with Hambro Legal Protection in Colchester. In 1997 she began her training contract in Clacton-on-sea and qualified in 1999.
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Sarah-Jane has enjoyed a successful career spanning over 20 years and is known for the high quality of her service. She has practiced in Essex and Suffolk and so has a good knowledge of the East Anglian region. However, she has also bought and sold properties for clients in other locations throughout England and Wales.
Apart from her experience in residential property Sarah-Jane also has some expertise in Commercial Property, Planning Applications and Licensing.
During her spare time Sarah-Jane enjoys travelling and has covered many parts of Europe. She enjoys fine dining and pottering around her garden. Her favourite cuisine is Italian.

Luke Stockings
Partner | Residential & Commercial Property
Luke is head of the Newmarket Office. However, he meets with clients in other offices for commercial matters notably our Cambridge office. Luke has experience with both residential and commercial property transactions.
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Luke’s residential property caseload involves a wide range of properties, including freehold and leasehold, registered and unregistered, new build, and shared-ownership properties. Luke advises on sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, granting of easements, enfranchisement, lease extensions and transfers of part.
Luke also has experience assisting both commercial and residential leaseholders and Landlords in regards to granting new leases, lease extensions, variations to existing leases, and licences to assign / under-let / alter.
Luke’s clients include individuals, companies, developers and lenders.
Outside of work, you will find Luke playing rugby for his local team and attending Tottenham games. Luke enjoys visiting different countries and has recently spent two months travelling through South East Asia.

Peter Herriott
Partner | Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Peter Herriott is a Senior Solicitor in the Private Client Department and has over 30 years’ experience in the field of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Tax. He has previously worked in firms in London and Colchester and was a Partner in a leading practice in Bury St. Edmunds for some eight years.
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Peter holds an LL.B Degree in Law from West of England University in Bristol and is a longstanding member of both STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) for which he has previously served on the local branch committee, and the Private Client Section of the Law Society.
Away from work, Peter enjoys family life with his wife who is a primary school head teacher and his grown–up daughter. He enjoys walking, reading and playing sports, particularly tennis.

Mgr Jana Matejkova
Partner | Conveyancing
Jana studied at Trnavska University in Trnava and graduated with master in Law in 2013. She moved to England in 2015 and converted her Slovak law degree at Westminster University in London by obtaining her Graduate Diploma in Law.
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Jana has been practising conveyancing since 2017 and is based in our Saffron Walden office.
Outside of work, Jana, enjoys spending time with her family, reading books and travelling.

Peter Herriott
Partner | Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Peter Herriott is a Senior Solicitor in the Private Client Department and has over 30 years’ experience in the field of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Tax. He has previously worked in firms in London and Colchester and was a Partner in a leading practice in Bury St. Edmunds for some eight years.
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Peter holds an LL.B Degree in Law from West of England University in Bristol and is a longstanding member of both STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) for which he has previously served on the local branch committee, and the Private Client Section of the Law Society.
Away from work, Peter enjoys family life with his wife who is a primary school head teacher and his grown–up daughter. He enjoys walking, reading and playing sports, particularly tennis.

Jana Matejkova Mgr
Solicitor | Conveyancing
Jana studied at Trnavska University in Trnava and graduated with master in Law in 2013. She moved to England in 2015 and converted her Slovak law degree at Westminster University in London by obtaining her Graduate Diploma in Law.
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Jana has been practising conveyancing since 2017 and is based in our Saffron Walden office.
Outside of work, Jana, enjoys spending time with her family, reading books and travelling.

Tim Piper
Senior Consultant | Commercial and Company Law
Tim Piper brings to bear 50 years of commercial experience to FM&C. Tim read law at Lincoln College, Oxford before qualifying as a solicitor. He has spent his professional career involved in all the main aspects of corporate and business law both in the City of London and the West End, including takeovers, mergers, flotations, joint ventures, partnerships, agency and distribution agreements and general private and public company work.
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He also takes an interest in copyright, trade marks and other intellectual property rights.
Tim is a former member of the Council of The Law Society and was President of his local Law Society. He was Master of his City Livery Company-the Tallow Chandlers in 2006/7,where he remains on the Court. He is currently Deputy Chairman of The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales, which publishes the definitive Law Reports.
Tim’s outside interests include horse racing and rowing; being a member of The Royal Enclosure at Ascot and The Stewards Enclosure at Henley, as well as cricket and Rugby Union football. He also enjoys classical music and collecting antiques.

Tim Piper
Senior Consultant | Commercial and Company Law
Tim Piper brings to bear 50 years of commercial experience to FM&C. Tim read law at Lincoln College, Oxford before qualifying as a solicitor. He has spent his professional career involved in all the main aspects of corporate and business law both in the City of London and the West End, including takeovers, mergers, flotations, joint ventures, partnerships, agency and distribution agreements and general private and public company work.
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He also takes an interest in copyright, trade marks and other intellectual property rights.
Tim is a former member of the Council of The Law Society and was President of his local Law Society. He was Master of his City Livery Company-the Tallow Chandlers in 2006/7,where he remains on the Court. He is currently Deputy Chairman of The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales, which publishes the definitive Law Reports.
Tim’s outside interests include horse racing and rowing; being a member of The Royal Enclosure at Ascot and The Stewards Enclosure at Henley, as well as cricket and Rugby Union football. He also enjoys classical music and collecting antiques.

Neha Patel
Paralegal
Neha joined Fairhurst Menuhin & Co in June 2024 and works in our Newmarket and Cambridge office as a Paralegal. She is currently studying the SQE at the University of Law.
Outside of work, Neha enjoys travelling and venturing around new countries and watching crime documentaries.

Neha Patel
Paralegal
Neha joined Fairhurst Menuhin & Co in June 2024 and works in our Newmarket and Cambridge office as a Paralegal. She is currently studying the SQE at the University of Law.
Outside of work, Neha enjoys travelling and venturing around new countries and watching crime documentaries.

Aiesha Sabir
Solicitor | Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Aiesha has been with Fairhurst Menuhin since 2018 and is based in our Newmarket office.
She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Administration of Estates, Taxable Estates and Grant of Probate applications.
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Aiesha completed her Legal Practice Course at Anglia Ruskin University and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2023.
In her spare time Aiesha enjoys spending time with family and enjoys following Formula One and is a car enthusiast.

Anita Coburn
Operations Manager Assistant
Anita joined the firm in May 2022 and assists Aaron with the day to day operations related duties. In the past she mainly worked in hospitality as a Duty Manager where she gained her management and organisations skills.
In her free time she loves ballroom dancing, travelling and spends time with her family.

Aiesha Sabir
Solicitor | Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Aiesha has been with Fairhurst Menuhin since 2018 and is based in our Newmarket office.
She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Administration of Estates, Taxable Estates and Grant of Probate applications.
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Aiesha completed her Legal Practice Course at Anglia Ruskin University and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2023.
In her spare time Aiesha enjoys spending time with family and enjoys following Formula One and is a car enthusiast.

Anita Coburn
Operations Manager Assistant
Anita joined the firm in May 2022 and assists Aaron with the day to day operations related duties. In the past she mainly worked in hospitality as a Duty Manager where she gained her management and organisations skills.
In her free time she loves ballroom dancing, travelling and spends time with her family.

Elissa Keating
Elissa is currently studying for her LLB at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge whilst working part-time as a Paralegal within the family department of Fairhurst Menuhin & Co.
In her spare time, Elissa enjoys going to the gym and playing netball, as well as socializing with her friends and family.

Julie Bailey
Legal Secretary
Julie worked within the legal profession for over 30 years, in both residential and commercial departments. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and socialising with friends, reading, going to the theatre and live music events.

Elissa Keating
Elissa is currently studying for her LLB at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge whilst working part-time as a Paralegal within the family department of Fairhurst Menuhin & Co.
In her spare time, Elissa enjoys going to the gym and playing netball, as well as socializing with her friends and family.

Julie Bailey
Legal Secretary
Julie worked within the legal profession for over 30 years, in both residential and commercial departments. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and socialising with friends, reading, going to the theatre and live music events.

Claire Roper
Solicitor | Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney
Claire works in our Saffron Walden and Haverhill offices and qualified as a Private Client Solicitor in May 2024 and has experience in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters and Administration of Estates.
Claire studied at De Montfort University in Leicester and graduated with Law (LLB Hons) degree in 2019 and the Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law (LLM Legal Practice) in 2020.
Claire enjoys spending time with friends and family and dog walks with her dog Eric and she hopes to travel more.

Rivah Polden
Trainee Licensed Conveyancer
Rivah joined Fairhurst Menuhin & Co in September 2022. She enjoys travelling and visiting new countries and watching true crime documentaries.

Clair Roper
Solicitor | Private Client
Claire Roper – “Claire works in our Saffron Walden and Haverhill offices and qualified as a Private Client Solicitor in May 2024 and has experience in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters and Administration of Estates.
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Claire studied at De Montfort University in Leicester and graduated with Law (LLB Hons) degree in 2019 and the Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law (LLM Legal Practice) in 2020.
Claire studied Law (LLB (Hons)) at Demontfort University in Leicester and graduated in the summer of 2019.
Claire enjoys spending time with friends and family and dog walks with her dog Eric and she hopes to travel more.

Rivah Polden
Trainee Licensed Conveyancer
Rivah joined Fairhurst Menuhin & Co in September 2022. She enjoys travelling and visiting new countries and watching true crime documentaries.

Stevie Cooper
Paralegal | Conveyancing
Stevie graduated in 2020 with a 2:1 in Law LLB (Hons) from Nottingham Trent University and she’s about to complete her Legal Practice Course (LLM) at Anglia Ruskin University.
She loves travelling, reading and spending time with family.

Daisy Barnbrook-Wild
Paralegal | Conveyancing
Daisy studied Law at ARU Chelmsford and Graduated in 2022. Her hobbies are traveling to new countries where she can experience new cultures.

Lia Phillips
Solicitor | Conveyancing
Lia studied at the University of Southampton for her LLB, graduated in 2021 and then the University of Law for her Masters and LPC. Lia qualified as a Solicitor in March 2024.
In her free time she loves travelling and going on holidays.

Daisy Barnbrook-Wild
Paralegal | Conveyancing
Daisy studied Law at ARU Chelmsford and Graduated in 2022. Her hobbies are traveling to new countries where she can experience new cultures.

Lia Phillips
Solicitor | Conveyancing
Lia studied at the University of Southampton for her LLB, graduated in 2021 and then the University of Law for her Masters and LPC. Lia qualified as a Solicitor in March 2024.
In her free time she loves travelling and going on holidays.

Olivia Stevens
Paralegal
Olivia has been with FMC since 2015, and she works in the Newmarket Office part time. She enjoys all sport especially football and equestrian. Olivia loves meeting new people and travelling and has a degree in Equine Science and a degree in Education.

Tanzin Jansen Van Rensburg
Paralegal
Tanzin studied Sixth From college – English Lit, Tanzin holds a Diploma in Psychology and further graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA).
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Poppy Downing
Paralegal
Poppy joined the firm following her work experience in January and she’s base in our Newmarket office. She is currently studying Law at university and will going into her third year in 2024. Poppy is a paralegal assisting in both the Private Client department and Conveyancing. Outside of work she enjoys painting, travelling and spending time with her friends and family.

Olivia Stevens
Paralegal
Olivia has been with FMC since 2015, and she works in the Newmarket Office part time. She enjoys all sport especially football and equestrian. Olivia loves meeting new people and travelling and has a degree in Equine Science and a degree in Education.

Tanzin Jansen Van Rensburg
Paralegal
Tanzin studied Sixth From college – English Lit, Tanzin holds a Diploma in Psychology and further graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA).
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Poppy Downing
Paralegal
Poppy joined the firm following her work experience in January and she’s base in our Newmarket office. She is currently studying Law at university and will going into her third year in 2024. Poppy is a paralegal assisting in both the Private Client department and Conveyancing. Outside of work she enjoys painting, travelling and spending time with her friends and family.