Committees

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We invite all members to get involved in NAIA through our various committees, which each has a specific focus. These committees are essential in guiding our activities and ensuring that we continue to serve our members and the profession effectively. Committee members are appointed annually and on an ad hoc basis when vacancies arise. If you would like to be a part of one of our committees, please do not hesitate to contact us via our Contact page.

  • The Best Practice and Policy committee is responsible for:

    • Creating a code of practice being guidelines and principles that members are advised to adhere to;

    • The implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to support independent Administration;

    • Liaising with the judiciary, Bar and government on changing and approving the rules and procedure relating to the appointment of Independent Administrators to better protect Independent Administrators and beneficiaries of estates to help avoid further litigation and keep costs proportionate.

    The current members of the Best Practice and Policy Committee are:

    Alison Regan (BM) (Russell-Cooke)
    Thomas Middlehurst (BM) (Ashfords)

    1.     Elspeth Neilson (Osbornes)
    2.     Roman Kubiak (Hugh James)
    3.     Nicholas Horton (Thomson Snell & Passmore)
    4.     Harriet Campbell (Womble Bond Dickinson)

  • The Marketing and Events Committee is responsible for:

    • Gathering ideas, requirements, and suggestions for promoting and supporting the NAIA’s initiatives;

    • Setting up events for the promotion and education of Independent Administration work and NAIA members;

    • Preparing and approving all NAIA promotional marketing material:

    • Delivering the NAIA’S objectives/ aims for the Independent Administration community.

    The current members of the Marketing and Events Committee are:

    Oliver Auld (BM) (Charles Russell Speechlys)
    Scott Taylor (BM) (Moore Barlow)

    1.     Jenny Walsh (Osbornes)
    2.     Ryan Taylor (Hugh James)
    3.     Charlotte Digby (Freeths)
    4.     Stephanie Antrobus (Womble Bond Dickinson)
    5.     Victoria Blanshard (Bolt Burdon)
    6.     Tom Deely (Russell-Cooke)
    7.     Alex Watson-Lee (Charles Russell Speechlys)
    8. Nasima Ansary (Thomson Snell & Passmore)
    9. Claudia Cinzia Hobbs (Wedlake Bell)
    10. Emily Coates

  • The Membership committee is responsible for membership service. Identifying any membership requirements, the needs of members and recommending the development of services to meet those needs. The Membership committee’s responsibilities include:

    • Setting and monitoring any membership requirements for joining the NAIA;

    • Increasing membership;

    • Communicating with and keeping the membership informed about matters concerning their membership;

    • Welcoming new members;

    • Identifying non-members’ needs and perceptions.

    The current members of the Membership Committee are:

    Lorna Spear (BM) (Birketts)
    Austin Gill (BM) (Hugh James)

    1.     Katie de Swarte (Osbornes)
    2.     Sharon Heselton (BP Collins)
    3.     Helen Beach (Bolt Burdon)
    4.     Sally Holyland (Moore Barlow)
    5.     Max Orbach (Freeths)
    6.     Harriet Betteridge (Charles Russell Speechlys)
    7. Nick Buckle (Thomson Snell & Passmore)
    8. Sarah O’Grady (Michelmores)
    9. Gillian Coverley (Knights)

  • The Next Generation Committee is responsible for:

    • Forging relationships across contentious and non-contentious private wealth at an early stage;

    • Promoting the interests and education of junior lawyers involved in Independent Administration work;

    • Creating a safe forum to address issues that members may not feel comfortable sharing with senior colleagues;

    • Promoting and encouraging networking and business development of junior lawyers within the NAIA.

    The current members of the Next Generation Committee are:

    Monika Byrska (BM) (Howard Kennedy)

    1.     Catherine Walsh (Irwin Mitchell)
    2.     Charlotte Flynn (Freeths)
    3.     Emily Peacock (Payne Hicks Beach)
    4.     Kristie Buckingham (Bolt Burdon)
    5.     Lawrence Hiller-Wood (Mishcon de Reya)
    6.     Rosie Taylor (Womble Bond Dickinson)
    7. Tamsin Walker (Shakespeare Martineau)