Donna Bothamley

Head of Department
Partner
Private Client
Solicitor
Will Disputes and Court of Protection

Donna joined Blythe Liggins in 2000 and qualified as a solicitor in 2002. She became a partner in 2008 and is head of the Private Client team. She also sits on the firm’s Executive Committee and is the chair of the firm’s Marketing Committee.

Donna has an in-depth level of experience in matters relating to wills, probate, care funding and court of protection work. She offers practical, sensible advice to her clients and has prepared wills for all manner of clients and brings the same, personal touch to all of them.

Donna has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2005 and is a fully accredited member of Lifetime Lawyers. Donna is a trained Dementia Friend and has undertaken bereavement training.

Donna lives locally with her husband and two children. She is a volunteer on local committees and enjoys spending time with her family, horse riding and walking her dog.

Get in touch to find out how Donna can help you with Private Client law.

I advise on:

● Drafting Wills and Codicils
● Advising on inheritance tax and wealth planning and safeguarding of assets
● Probate including administering estates and obtaining the grant of probate
● Preparing deeds of variation
● Preparing powers of attorney and deputyship applications
● Advising on the creation and administration of lifetime trusts and those arising on death
● Elderly client advice including contested statutory will applications and contested deputyship and power of attorney matters in the Court of Protection
● Assisting clients where family members have lost capacity
● Care funding issues

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Jessica McDonnell

Private Client
Solicitor

Jessica qualified as a solicitor at Blythe Liggins in 2020 and has been with the firm since 2014. She read Law at the University of Gloucestershire in Cheltenham and successfully completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Birmingham.

During her time at the firm, Jessica has gained a high level of experience in dealing with complex estates together with the preparation of wills and lasting powers of attorney. She prides herself on client satisfaction and aims to deal with your matter in a sympathetic and efficient manner. Jessica is an active member of the firm’s Marketing Committee.

Outside of work, Jessica is a keen runner and has completed numerous marathons and countless half marathons. She also enjoys taking part in the annual Two Castles Run (which is sponsored by Blythe Liggins).

Get in touch to find out how Jessica can help you with Private Client law.

I advise on:

● Advising executors on the administration of estates
● Drafting wills and codicils
● Preparing deeds of variation
● Preparing lasting and enduring powers of attorney
● Preparing deputyship applications
● Assisting clients where family members have lost capacity

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Kayleigh Mullins

Paralegal
Private Client

Kayleigh joined the Private Client department in 2021 as an experienced paralegal. She started her legal career in 2013 as a legal assistant, having gained a wealth of experience at two regional firms.

Kayleigh regularly meets clients, and her compassionate and sympathetic nature helps her to connect with clients during the difficult family situations that arise during the transaction. Kayleigh spends quality time with her clients to develop an understanding of their circumstances to maximise the support, advice and reassurance that she will provide them with.

Kayleigh was raised in the local area and has a good knowledge of the surrounding neighbourhoods. She has a young family who she cherishes, and she enjoys spending time with them and her wider family. Kayleigh also likes live music, reading and drawing in her free time.

Get in touch to find out how Kayleigh can help you with Private Client law.

I advise on:

● Drafting Wills and Codicils
● Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications
● Advising clients when family members have lost capacity
● Registering Enduring Powers of Attorney
● Preparing Grant only applications in respect of estates

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Paul England

Legal Executive
Private Client

Paul joined the Private Client team in 1990 and qualified as a chartered legal executive in 1992. Paul is also responsible for organising the firm’s participation in the Two Castles Run since the firm first sponsored the event in 2006.

With over 35 years of experience, Paul is well adept in advising on complex and high value estates, preparation of wills and codicils, and deputyship applications. Paul is also a Dementia Friend and works sympathetically with those who have lost capacity.

Paul familiarises himself with his clients and treats them with compassion and understanding throughout the transaction. He leaves his clients feeling reassured, and confident that he will achieve the desired outcome.

Paul was raised locally and is a Coventry City Football Club fan. He currently coaches a local junior football team, and enjoys cycling and running in his spare time, having participated in local wolf runs, and the London and Birmingham marathons.

Get in touch to find out how Paul can help you with Private Client law.

I advise on:

● Drafting wills and codicils
● The process of probate, estate administration, and obtaining the grant of probate
● Preparing deeds of variation
● Preparing powers of attorney and deputyship applications
● Assisting clients where family members have lost capacity

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Meet the Private Client Team

Donna Bothamley

Jessica McDonnell

Kayleigh Mullins

Paul England

Donna Bothamley

Partner

Donna Bothamley

Partner

Jessica McDonnell

Solicitor

Jessica McDonnell

Solicitor

Kayleigh Mullins

Paralegal

Kayleigh Mullins

Paralegal

Paul England

Legal Executive

Paul England

Legal Executive

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Lasting Powers of Attorney

Our Services

Meet the Private Client Team

Donna Bothamley

Jessica McDonnell

Kayleigh Mullins

Paul England

Donna Bothamley

Partner

Donna Bothamley

Partner

Jessica McDonnell

Solicitor

Jessica McDonnell

Solicitor

Kayleigh Mullins

Paralegal

Kayleigh Mullins

Paralegal

Paul England

Legal Executive

Paul England

Legal Executive

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