Andrew is a Chartered Accountant who joined Kidd and Spoor in 2023.
Andrew brings with him a wealth of experience in financial reporting, management, taxation and audit, skills which have proven invaluable to the firm. As the firm’s COFA, he has a key compliance role ensuring that the firm protects our clients’ money and is compliant with the Solicitors Accounts Rules. He also ensures the firm is on track with its financial projections, and plays an important role in planning the future strategy for the firm.
In July 2023, Andrew was appointed Director.
I have over 10 years experience working in a law firm and have gained great knowledge and understanding how to make an office run smoothly, my role is to oversee the day to day activities and administration of the practice and ensuring clients and staff are top of my priority.
We are always looking to improve how we operate at Kidd & Spoor so should you wish to comment on any aspect of how the practice functions I’d be very happy to listen (good points or bad welcome!). Please do give me a call.
Patricia joined the Kidd & Spoor team in 2025 to develop the conveyancing department. Patricia qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and has been a residential conveyancer in the North East for over 20 years.
Patricia has lived in Whitley Bay area for 25 years and is looking forward to working with local clients. Outside of work Patricia can be found on the beach with her dog or on the golf course.
Trevor is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years of post qualification experience. He has dealt exclusively with family matters for over 15 years.
His role encompasses all aspects of family law including divorce, separation and preparing pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements. Trevor has a particular interest and focus on financial settlements arising from relationship breakdowns. His approach is to try and reach amicable agreements and binding settlements whilst minimising the animosity and stress which inevitably come with the situation.
Trevor has significant experience advising and representing parents and other extended family members in disputes regarding where the children live and contact arrangements.
He often deals with urgent matters which can require an immediate court application to protect a child or other vulnerable person, in cases where a child or adult have suffered or are at risk of suffering harm.
Trevor conducts his own advocacy at court wherever possible, which allows him to provide consistent and specialist representation to clients throughout their case.
Lucy completed an Undergraduate Degree in English Literature & Linguistics followed by Postgraduate Diplomas; the Common Professional Exams and the Legal Practice Course before qualifying as a Solicitor in 2005. Having worked within Family & Matrimonial Law representing high net worth individuals for a number of years, Lucy chose to pursue her interest in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.
Lucy is currently an Affiliate member of STEP and is undertaking the Diploma in Trusts and Estates (England & Wales) qualification.
Lucy and her team provide a comprehensive range of non-contentious private client work including Wills, Trusts ( including Asset Protection Trusts and Personal Injury Trusts), registration of Enduring Power of Attorney, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, Estate Administration ( including intestacy), and Court of Protection applications for Deputyship.
Outside of the office, Lucy is kept busy being a mum of two girls, step-mum of two boys and looking after the family pets; 3 rabbits and a cat.
Nicole joined the team in July 2023 with a wealth of experience in Marketing Communications and Business Strategy Development. Nicole’s focus is to evolve the Kidd & Spoor brand and develop the brand new website you see today.
Her main remit is generating brand awareness with prospective new clients across all areas, creating and delivering an integrated Marketing Communications short and long term plan, internal communications and charity and fundraising activities.
I am now in my 30th year within Kidd & Spoor’s Account’s department.
I have seen a lot of changes, but the key needs of our Client’s remain the same.
Having recently become a Nana, to grandson George I am now semi-retired and plan to enjoy lots of time with him, and my family.
Holidays in Greece and Italy are my look forward to destinations.
I have worked in property law for 25+ years at city law firms and in house for developers.
I joined Kidd & Spoor in 2021 and currently work with Neil Shearer. I am able to assist with all aspects of the transaction having had a long career with a number of different organisations dealing with both commercial and private clients.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends and I’m happiest outside walking and enjoying nature and the stunning landscapes of Northumberland and the Scottish Highlands.
Mo completed the LPC at Northumbria University in 2021 and has gained experience in a few different legal sectors such as Personal Injury, Credit hire, Corporate Conveyancing and Residential Conveyancing.
Mo joined Kidd & Spoor in 2023 and quickly went from being a paralegal to a fee earner and manages his own caseload. He started his training contract in 2024 and is due to qualify as a Solicitor in October 2026.
Mo is crazy for football, he supports Arsenal which he says has taught him a lot of resilience! He also enjoys snooker and watching movies his favourite is Lord of the Rings.
Mo’s passion is Conveyancing, he will always go above and beyond for his clients. He has experience in Freehold/ Leasehold Sales & Purchases, Transfer of Equities, Lease Extensions, Mortgages, New Build and Shared Ownership.
I have worked in Property Law for 20+ years in number of Law Firms and started working for Kidd & Spoor Solicitors in September 2018 as a Conveyancing Assistant to assist in all aspects Residential Conveyancing.
I now mainly deal with the nicer side of conveyancing to set up and prepare transactions through to exchange and completion.
Outside of work I enjoy family time, walking our German Shepherd dog and look forward to our holidays in Portugal and spending time with our holiday friends/family.
