Our Team
Richard J Knaggs
Solicitor
Richard J Knaggs is the founder of Knaggs & Co Solicitors. Richard set up the firm in 1983 and is a Solicitor and Principal of the firm.
Richard has many years experience in both commercial and residential property matters.
Richard also holds a wealth of expertise in the area of Sports & Media law. Richard has advised internationally recognised figures in all aspects of their commercial dealing. In particular, Richard has specialist knowledge of broadcast media contracts.
Stuart Lisgo
Solicitor
Stuart Lisgo joined Knaggs & Co in October 2020 and was promoted to Partner in November 2021. Stuart also leads our Will, Trust & Probate Department.
Stuart trained as a solicitor with a Newcastle Quayside firm and qualified in 2006. Stuart was a Partner in a Sunderland based high street firm for over ten years before moving to Knaggs & Co.
Stuart offers expert advice in relation to wills, probate, powers of attorney, trusts and wealth tax planning.
Stuart also advises on the merits of contentious probate claims and can assist with all practical aspects of bringing or defending such claims.
Lucy Gill
Solicitor
Coming soon
Helen Pew
Conveyancing Executive
Helen joined Knaggs & Co in 2016. Helen has over 12 years of experience in property matters. Helen worked as a Senior Legal Assistant within both the Commercial Property Department & the Residential Conveyancing department.
In 2023 Helen became a Conveyancing Executive managing her own case load of residential conveyancing matters.
Kieran Sewell
Conveyancing Executive
Kieran is an experienced Conveyancer having taken up a position at a local law firm in Whickham straight from leaving school and undertaking in this area of law his whole working life. He has gained experience in both smaller local solicitors and large, national firms.
Kieran undertakes both Commercial and Residential property transactions on behalf of the firm
Louise Wilson
Conveyancing Executive
Louise joined the firm in June 2024 as a Conveyancing Executive. Louise has over 20 years of experience in working in Law Firms in Yorkshire and the North East in different areas of law. She gained her experience by starting as an office junior and progressed to running her own caseloads in 2019, whilst also studying and obtaining her LLB Degree.
Louise is also currently studying LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) with the University of Law.
Marie Hall
Senior Legal Assistant
Marie Hall has been with Knaggs & Co for over 30 years predominantly as a Senior Legal Assistant. Marie works within our Family Department and is a highly valued member of staff.
Michelle Blackburn
Senior Legal Assistant
Michelle Blackburn first joined Knaggs & Co over 15 years ago and is a Senior Legal Assistant within the Wills and Probate Department. Michelle is a very experienced assistant and is a valued member of the team.
Nicola Morrison
Legal Assistant
Coming Soon
Megan Jones Legal Assistant
Coming soon
Faith Nicholson Legal Assistant
Faith Joined us in 2022 and works predominantly in our Residential Property team, but also provides ad hoc assistance to the residential conveyancing department.
Faith recently moved to the area from the South East of England and has settled with her Partner in the North east. Faith is currently studying a law degree through the Open University and is hoping to complete this in 2025.
Hannah Close Legal Assistant
Hannah Close joined the firm in September 2024 as a Legal Assistant in our Residential Property Department. Hannah has worked in Conveyancing for two years and is looking to progress further in the department