New Senior Appointments: Naomi Hartridge and Matthew Murphy

New Senior Appointments: Naomi Hartridge and Matthew Murphy

Emsleys Solicitors is proud to announce the arrival of two senior experts, Naomi Hartridge and Matthew Murphy, strengthening our Family Law and Wills & Probate teams. These appointments reflect our ongoing growth and commitment to delivering specialised legal excellence across West Yorkshire.

Strengthening Family Law

Naomi Hartridge joins the Family team as an employed barrister with over 15 years of experience. Originally qualifying as a solicitor in 1999 specializing in white-collar crime, she transferred to the Bar in 2017, building a stellar reputation at Spire Barristers and Parklane Plowden Chambers. Naomi is highly regarded for her work in complex private law matters, including parental alienation and international relocation.

Innovation in Wills & Probate

Matthew Murphy brings over 30 years of legal experience to our Wills & Probate department. A former management leader at LCF Law and a Probate Specialist at Irwin Mitchell, Matthew is known for spearheading "paper-lite" initiatives and operational redesigns. His expertise in multi-generational client care and his role as a mentor will be invaluable to our junior legal talent.

Managing Director Judith Hogg commented:

"Their combined expertise—from high-level family advocacy to innovation in probate management—significantly enhances the specialist service we provide to our clients."

Please join us in welcoming Naomi and Matthew to the Emsleys team!

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Samantha joined Emsleys in 2025, bringing a wealth of professional services marketing experience and a deep commitment to the firm’s people-first culture. As a lead strategist, she ensures our brand values are reflected in every campaign, aligning marketing efforts with Emsleys’ mission for sustainable growth....

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