Denney started his legal career at Scutt Beaumont Solicitors in Leicester in 2005, upon qualification in 2007, he moved back to Chesterfield and worked at Banner Jones Solicitors. Denney was a partner at VHS Fletchers Solicitors where he specialises in criminal defence work and is now a barrister at Bank House Chambers, Sheffield.
Denney is qualified as a Solicitor, Higher Rights Advocate and Barrister.
Lisa started her career in 1996 at Dibb & Clegg Solicitors in Barnsley, then in 1998 moved to Tofield Swann & Smythe and in 2001 worked at Banner Jones Solicitors until 2006. Lisa now works at the Derbyshire Law Centre where she specializes in housing and discrimination work. Lisa has worked in a not for profit agency for the past 13 years.
Lisa was President of The Sheffield & District Law Society from 2020- 2023.
On becoming President of the Sheffield & District Law Society, Lisa said “I am very grateful to have been elected as President of the Sheffield & District Law Society and I am excited about the year ahead. Due to the current situation, it will be a challenging start to my year, but one I feel we all in together at this time. Because of my background and previous experience, I am hoping this year, to work with not only the high street firms, but also firms that still provide legal aid work, which I feel can be a forgotten part of the profession.”
Lisa is dual qualified as a Legal Executive and Solicitor.
Lisa is married and is a very proud mother of 3 children. Her husband is also a solicitor and a Deputy District Judge. In her spare time Lisa is also on the board of a Women’s refuge and treasurer of school PTFA. She also enjoys attending concerts and walking in the Peak district.
Liz has been part of Sheffield & District Law Society since 2009. As society manager, Liz supports the Presidents during their year in office and oversees the day to day running of the Society from our office on Campo Lane.
She is the first point of contact for companies or individuals who are looking to get involved with the Society, and would be happy to discuss the opportunities that are available if you or your business would like to work with us. If you’re a member who would like to become part of our committee Liz can also provide more information, so please get in touch.
Having qualified with First Class Honours in European, International and Comparative Law at Sheffield University, Charles began his life as a qualified Solicitor working in the commercial field.
Later he concentrated on private client work, becoming a Partner at Bell & Buxton Solicitors in 2010, and has built up a reputation for drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. In addition, he oversees the formation and administration of estates and trusts, including charities, and provides tax planning advice in relation to all of these areas of client care and private client work. His background enables him to bring a commercial understanding to matters of individuals in business when they are making a Will or when going through the probate and administration process. His interest in European and International Law allows him to provide initial advice where an international dimension is involved.
In September 2014 Charles qualified as a Notary Public and has established a flourishing notarial practice in Sheffield, dealing with company and private individuals documents for overseas matters ranging from the purchase and sale of foreign property, foreign probates, certification of various documents for use abroad and the Hague Convention apostille.
An active member of the Sheffield and District Law Society for many years Charles is currently the Treasurer of the Society. Charles was Vice President for the year 2016 – 2017 and elected President of the Society at the AGM in April 2017 until April 2018.
A former principal lecturer and programme leader for law at Sheffield University, Lesley Lomax has been a member of the Sheffield and District Law Society Committee for the last four years. She recently took over the editorship of the Society’s magazine, The Legal, and would welcome expressions of interest and articles from potential contributors. Lesley keeps herself busy in her retirement by also fulfilling her duties as the Membership Secretary of the South Yorkshire Medico-Legal Society and judging mooting competitions.
Matthew is our new social media representative. Matthew will be engaging with you all through our social media sites and informing everyone about our upcoming events and training.
Matthew is a trainee solicitor from the Derbyshire Law Centre. We are delighted to have him on board.