Fay started working for Colman Coyle in October 2023.

Fay works in the litigation department assisting Anjani, Tom, and Matt.

Head of Company and Commercial.

He has a background in advising clients in relation to all matters relating to company and commercial law. Over the last 20 years, he has gained extensive experience of drafting and negotiating commercial agreements including service contracts, NDAs, franchise agreements, and SaaS-related arrangements as well as matters relating to company formation and dissolution and shareholder queries.

Rana joined Colman Coyle in December 2024 and has previously worked in the financial services and technology sectors.

Commercial Litigator and Arbitrator

Howard is a founding partner of Colman Coyle and has vast experience in dealing with a wide variety of disputes. In addition to being a solicitor, he is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Howard’s cases often involve a high level of technical knowledge and his experience incudes Courts and Tribunals of all levels up to and including the Supreme Court.

Howard also heads our international team and much of his work involves an international or cross border element.

As a trained mediator, Howard is also a strong advocate of mediation and seeking constructive ways to settle disputes.

Having trained and qualified in the Property Litigation team at Colman Coyle, Thomas has a wealth of experience in dealing with property related disputes.

Thomas represents clients in both the First-tier Tribunal and County Court, providing strategic advice to navigate contentious property matters effectively.

His expertise includes:
Commercial and Residential Leasehold disputes (including possession and rent/service charge recovery) – Building Safety Act 2022 matters – Business Lease Renewals – Adverse Possession – Trespass and Nuisance – Leasehold Enfranchisement – Leasehold Extension disputes – Right to Manage

Patrick has considerable experience in advising a wide variety of clients on inheritance tax planning, wills, powers of attorney and related issues. He is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and also holds STEP’s Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients.

Patrick has expertise in probate and dealing with complicated estates, including those estates with assets situated overseas, claims for business and agricultural property relief and post-death tax-planning. He provides advice to trustees and beneficiaries on their rights and responsibilities, as well as tax issues.

Patrick is a member of the Charity Law Association and advises on the creation of charities, as well as providing ongoing advice to charity trustees on their duties and responsibilities.

Elizabeth is a paralegal in the Litigation department, assisting with a wide range of disputes, from property to commercial litigation.

Elizabeth holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of York and has completed the Legal Practice Course (‘LPC’) and a Master’s in Law (‘LLM’) in Professional Legal Practice.

Emily joined Colman Coyle in 2012.

Emily initially started as a Legal Secretary in the Employment Department where she worked for a number of fee earners for 8 years.

Emily joined the Litigation Department in 2021 and is currently working for the Partner/Head of Department within the Litigation team.

Stacey started working at Colman Coyle in September 2006 in the Personal Injury Department as a Legal Secretary.

From February 2007, Stacey joined the Litigation Department supporting one of the Founding Partners, Howard Colman, and Neil Curbison, Partner/Head of Department.

Since November 2021, Stacey has continued to support Howard Colman and Adam Palmer, Senior Associate, in the Litigation Department.

Lydia has a wide range of experience in commercial property including all aspects of commercial lettings acting for both landlords and tenants across a range of sectors, all aspects of secured lending acting for both lenders and borrowers, buying/selling ground rent investments, sales and purchases both by private treaty and at auction and working closely alongside managing agents to ensure asset management matters are handled efficiently.

Lydia acts for a broad range of clients including small and large property developers, property investors, landlords and entrepreneurs with extensive portfolios.

She has built up a loyal client following based on her attention to detail and efficiency during a property transaction.

Lydia is a fluent French speaker and joined Colman Coyle in 2005.

Arjun is a paralegal in the Litigation department, assisting with disputes from property to commercial litigation.

Arjun obtained a BA (Hons) at Durham University before converting to law and recently completed the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (‘SQE’) and a Master’s in Law (LLM) in Essentials for Practice) in Professional Legal Practice.

Head of Corporate Immigration

Hans has represented a diverse range of corporate clients and individuals seeking immigration solutions. Business immigration clients have included PLCs, multi-nationals, SMEs, and start-ups, across the UK and internationally, in sectors including technology and digital, healthcare, construction, and hospitality.

Hans is a rare find among lawyers, combining commercial acumen, technical expertise, and a cheerful, personal approach to all his immigration work. Those skills make him the go-to immigration lawyer for businesses and individuals seeking immigration advice in London to access international talent, establish a UK-based company, or meet individual immigration goals.

His expertise includes:
Skilled worker visas – Sponsor licence applications – Licence management services – Global mobility services – Business immigration strategy – Licence compliance – Right to work check compliance – Mock Home Office audits and reports – Strategic advice on licence retention – Global business mobility visas – Business visas – Global talent visas – UK expansion visas – Innovator founder visas – Temporary visas – Family visas – Dependant visas – Settlement – Indefinite leave to remain – British citizenship