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At The Eric Whitehead Partnership we offer the highest level of legal services to our clients. Eric W B Whitehead started the firm in the 1950s as a sole practitioner. The firm has its offices in the Staffordshire market town of Cheadle and has three Directors, Timothy Halliday BA (Hons), Elizabeth Collins LLB (Hons) and Nicola Robinson. The Directors are assisted by Solicitors Lisa Cogger and Ellen Brian, Trainee Solicitor Pavan Sandher and Paralegals Sarah Cann, Philip Salt and Bethan Martin.
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Email timothyhalliday@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 907
A graduate of Durham University, Timothy Halliday is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and is the Head of the firm’s Family Law and Conveyancing Departments.
Timothy qualified as a Solicitor in 1985 having undertaken his training at a firm in Stoke on Trent. Timothy joined the Cheadle branch of Eric Whitehead & Co in 1987 and was made a Partner in 1992.
Timothy specialises in all areas of Family Law, from Divorce and Ancillary Relief applications, through to Children Act and Adoption applications. He is a Member of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association).
Timothy is also an experienced conveyancer.
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Email emc@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 914
Elizabeth Collins obtained her Law Degree from Exeter University in 2007. This was quickly followed by a Masters Degree in International and Comparative Public Law, again from Exeter.
Elizabeth then took her Legal Practice Course at Plymouth University, passing with a Commendation in 2009.
Elizabeth joined The Eric Whitehead Partnership in 2009 and was admitted as a Solicitor in August 2011. She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Family Law matters.
In October 2025 Elizabeth passed all of the necessary awards to become a fully accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
Lifetime Lawyers are the gold standard when it comes to supporting vulnerable and older people with legal advice, and are experts in delivering the best outcomes for clients of all ages who are facing important life decisions, including those with complex needs and who may need extra support.
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Email nicolarobinson@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 918
Nicola Robinson has been with the firm since 2010, bringing over thirty years of expertise in the legal finance sector.
Throughout her career, she has pursued various finance qualifications, including the Association of Account Technicians (AAT) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Additionally, she holds the title of Fellow of The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (FILFM).
Nicola was appointed as a Director in 2019 following the firms’ conversion to become an Alternative Business Structure (ABS).
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Email lisacogger@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 916
Lisa qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 and has exclusively practiced in family law, both pre and post-qualification, having held a passion for helping families navigate through difficult situations.
Lisa advises across all areas of Family Law with particular emphasis on children disputes and the financial consequences of a relationship breakdown/divorce, including cases where there are substantial assets, pensions, and family businesses.
Lisa joined The Eric Whitehead Partnership in September 2025 as a Senior Solicitor and is Head of the Family Department. She is also a member of Resolution and a Collaborative Family Lawyer.
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Email ellenbrian@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 755 761
Ellen joined The Eric Whitehead Partnership in 2019 and was admitted as a Solicitor in September 2022. She specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Conveyancing and Family Law matters.
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Email pavansandher@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 912
Pavan graduated from the University of Derby and joined The Eric Whitehead Partnership in July 2025 as a Trainee Solicitor.
Sarah joined The Eric Whitehead Partnership in 2016 and qualified as a Paralegal in 2022. Although predominantly dealing with residential conveyancing, Sarah also assists with Probate matters.
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Email philipsalt@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 905
Philip joined The Eric Whitehead Partnership as a Paralegal in 2023 and predominantly deals with residential conveyancing.
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Email bethanmartin@ericwhitehead.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1538 758 902
Bethan joined the firm in 2021 and passed her CILEx Level 3 exams in September 2024. She predominantly assists with Probate, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney matters.