BELLS SOLICITORS - Key Persons


Alison Torah

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Solicitor
  • Member of STEP
Alison is a full member of STEP and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Alison joined the firm in August 2024 having previously worked in the UK as a solicitor and most recently in Geneva, Switzerland as a Trust Administrator. In her spare time Alison enjoys sport, including cycling going to the gym and regularly attends the local park run on a Saturday morning. Alison Torah is the accredited Lifetime Lawyer at Bells Solicitors Alison Torah is a full member of STEP

Dawn Lawson

Job Titles:
  • Conveyancing Executive
  • Member of the Legal Executives Team

Hayley Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Solicitor
  • Partner and Head of Residential and Commercial Property
Hayley Phillips qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and has been a partner at Bells since 2002. With over a decade of experience in commercial and residential property work Hayley is committed to delivering well reasoned pragmatic advice and assistance to best enable clients to achieve their goals. Her attention to detail and technical ability serve to facilitate a smooth progression of the most complex of transactions. Prior to joining the firm, Hayley was a local authority lawyer and has extensive experience in dealing with planning and development issues from all angles.

Lindsay Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Solicitor
  • Associate Solicitor at Bells
  • Solicitors
Lindsay Taylor is an Associate Solicitor at Bells reflecting her experience. As a member of the Private Client Department Lindsay provides specialist advice on Wills, Inheritance Tax, Lifetime Planning and Probate, offering a high level of service to all variety of clients. Lindsay is an Accredited Member of Lifetime Lawyers which are used to helping families in times of crisis and trained to work with vulnerable clients. Lindsay Taylor is the accredited Lifetime Lawyer at Bells Solicitors

Martin Russell

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Senior Partner and Head of Private Client
  • Senior Partner at Bells
  • Trustee of the Romsey Hospital Appeal
Martin Russell is the Senior Partner at Bells reflecting his long-established standing at the Firm. Heading the Private Client Department, Martin provides specialist advice on Wills, Inheritance Tax, Lifetime Planning and Probate, offering a high level of service to all variety of clients. He adopts a methodical but pertinent approach to ensure only the best results are achieved. Without ever cutting corners, Martin excels in providing direct, succinct, and practical advice on non-contentious matters.

Rika McMonnies

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Solicitor
Rika qualified as an Attorney at Law in South Africa in 1998. She moved with her family to England in 2000 and requalified as a Solicitor in January 2003. Since then she has specialised in Wills, Trusts, Estate administration, tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work. Rika is a full member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. Rika McMonnies is the accredited Lifetime Lawyer at Bells Solicitors Rika McMonnies is a full member of STEP.

With Bells

Job Titles:
  • Solicitors since