Neil Ryan
Managing Partner
Neil is the firm’s managing partner and is responsible for technical residential property matters, commercial property work, acting for developers and in lease extensions, as well as being the firm’s head of compliance. Neil’s clients recognise the significance that his skills and expertise bring in adding value to the work he undertakes on their behalf.
Lynda Ryan
Head of Residential Conveyancing
Lynda is the firm’s head of residential conveyancing, having worked in conveyancing in West Yorkshire for over 30 years, with a loyal client base and reputation for clear, straight talking advice. Lynda is one of the best known and most highly regarded residential conveyancers in the region.
Kathryn Maltby
Partner
Kathryn has been with Ryan Property Law since 2011 and became a partner in 2017. Kathryn’s friendly and down-to-earth approach is admired by her clients and results in her receiving a significant amount of repeat business and recommendations.
Claire Leckenby
Partner
Claire joined Ryan Property Law in 2017 and has quickly developed a following from clients who respect her responsive, caring and pragmatic approach. Claire deals with residential property transactions and has a particular specialism in newbuild and leasehold properties.
Emma Cousins-Smith
Chartered Legal Executive
Emma joined Ryan Property Law in 2023 having worked for a number of local firms and for a leading housing association. She brings with her a wealth of expertise in residential conveyancing and has a great reputation with her clients for her patient and proactive approach.
Emily Bolton
Chartered Legal Executive
Emily started her legal career with Ryan Property Law in 2016 as an apprentice and has now qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive. Emily specialises in residential conveyancing transactions and receives regular praise from her clients for her diligence and caring approach.
Rebecca Laurie
Conveyancer
Rebecca joined Ryan Property Law 2013 and has worked her way from an administrative position into an adept junior lawyer, with significant technical ability. Rebecca specialises in residential sales, acting on right-to-buy purchases from local authorities and in lease extension transactions. Rebecca's role includes helping to develop and refine the firm’s processes and procedures to ensure that clients receive clear-to-understand and comprehensive information at every stage of the transaction.
Kathryn Jackson
Senior Conveyancing Assistant
Sarah Laurie
Conveyancing Assistant
Sophie Serwatka
Conveyancing Assistant
Vicky Whittaker
Conveyancing Assistant
Sharon Walker
Conveyancing Assistant
Melissa Blanchard
Conveyancing Assistant
Elyse Catchpole
Conveyancing Assistant
Diane King
Head Receptionist
Debra Kelly
Administration Assistant
Megan Parker
Administration Assistant
We also have a team of dedicated administrative assistants and support staff, who are all experienced in dealing with property transactions and will be more than happy to assist you.