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Sophie Aldridge

Sophie Aldridge


Trainee Solicitor
Department: Family & Matrimonial

Sophie achieved a First-Class degree in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2020, for which she also achieved the Criminology Award for the highest overall grade on the course. Following this, Sophie achieved a Distinction on the Graduate Diploma in Law, was awarded the prize for the highest overall grade on the course, together with the prize for the highest grade in Property Law.  Sophie has now completed the Legal Practice Course, achieving a Distinction and is currently completing her Training Contract before she can qualify as a solicitor.

Sophie joined Ridley & Hall in 2022 as a Paralegal in the Private Client Team before obtaining her Training Contract for which she has assisted as a Trainee in the Private Client Team, the Child Care & Public Law Team and the Family Law Team.

Sophie has a keen interest in law, which she studied at GCSE and A-Level. Her aspirations started with her participation in a Mock Trial Competition during high school and have grown since her degree. She has completed research projects in both Criminal and Family law areas.

Outside of the workplace, Sophie enjoys attending the gym as well as meeting up with friends and family. Sophie is also a keen reader and enjoys travelling.


Family & Matrimonial Team

Corinne Barnett

Corinne  Barnett

Trainee Solicitor
Since joining Ridley and Hall in 2019, Corinne worked part time alongside her undergraduate and post graduate studies. Corinne has since been awarded a training contract where she has gained experience across various legal disciplines including Residential Conveyancing, Wills and Probate and she is currently completing her final seat in the Family Team. ...
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Tamara Dove-O'Hara

Associate Solicitor
Tamara is an associate solicitor handling all aspects of family law including divorce, financial settlements, child applications, and injunctions....
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Zarqa Farouq

Paralegal
Zarqa is a Paralegal in our family team, representing a range of clients in divorce, financial remedy and private children matters....
Shelley Harper

Shelley Harper

Associate,
Solicitor
Shelley joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors in 2020 and is a Solicitor in our family department having qualified in 2018. Shelley completed her Law Degree at Sheffield Hallam University and continued her studies at BPP University Law School in Leeds....
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Emma Hopkins Jones

Partner
Emma joined Ridley & Hall as a Partner in September 2020. Emma is an experienced family law specialist, practising in all areas of private family law. Emma’s expertise in financial issues on separation, and in particular cases involving unmarried couples, was recognised in the Legal 500 2017....
Vicky Medd

Vicky Medd

Partner
Vicky Medd is a family solicitor with over 20 years experience.  She is an accredited specialist with Resolution and has a lot of experience of financial relief, and child disputes.  Vicky was also recently involved in one of the first family arbitration cases in the country and has a lot of experience in dealing with cases as expeditiously as possible, whilst achieving the best outcomes for clients....

Emma Pearmaine

Managing Director
Emma Pearmaine is our Managing Director, winner of the Yorkshire Law Awards Managing Partner of the Year Award 2020. Emma is very proud to have supported our people to win Yorkshire Law Awards Small Law Firm of the Year Award 2019 and to be shortlisted for the same award in 2020....
Karen Roberts

Karen Roberts

Partner
Karen Roberts has well over 20 years practice experience as a Family Solicitor and has a warm, and approachable style. She undertakes all areas of Family Law work, representing individuals facing difficult children’s issues, domestic abuse concerns and divorces/separations involving the resolution of financial issues. She represents parents and grandparents in care proceedings brought by the Local Authority and where family and children’s placements have broken down. ...
Zuzanna Taithe

Zuzanna Taithe

Solicitor
Since August 2019, Zuza has worked as a Paralegal in Ridley & Hall Solicitors’ Residential and Commercial Property Teams and, subsequently, as a Legal Secretary in the Care and Public Team, having previous experience in the firm as a placement student. Zuza has been awarded a Training Contract at Ridley & Hall, which commenced in July 2021. ...
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Clare Wilson

Solicitor
Clare has experience in divorce and finances as well as private children matters. She is personable and passionate about providing clear, legal advice to all her clients to ensure she can obtain effective, efficient outcomes for what is usually a very difficult and stressful time in their lives....