Vanessa Challess: Founder, Director, specialist commercial and corporate support for owner managers.

Having qualified in 2003, with training and positions in esteemed provincial firms, Vanessa stepped from corporate and commercial litigation into prevention rather than cure, working with fellow owner managers around M&A (up to £30M), succession planning and exit strategies through to advising on and preparing every sort of commercial agreement.  Renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit and keen insight into the SME sector, Vanessa's direct experience as a business owner equips her with a unique understanding of the legal hurdles her clients face.

Appreciated for her clear communication and cost-effective solutions, she's designed her firm to offer accessible, proactive advice whilst balancing work and life for her team.

Vanessa speaks Greek and basic Albanian and, as a mother of three and committed lawyer, Vanessa's passion is the pursuit of equality for all. 

Rebekah Manning: co-founder of Silverstone Law and, as a director, she is dedicated to leading her residential property team to even greater heights.

Rebekah is an extremely experienced conveyancer with a background in banking and pensions. Rebekah has an appetite for tackling the most complex of residential property transactions with a flair for auction work, new build, site developments and shared ownership as well the more standard conveyancing transactions.  With a wealth of experience working for purchasers and sellers to an extremely efficient standard, she is well known for making her clients feel looked after and valued. With a reputation for taking on matters that fox traditional conveyancers, she has built up a network of loyal clients, estate agents and brokers. 

As the conveyancer "who can", Rebekah has achieved multiple 5 star reviews throughout her career. She is appreciated by clients for her trusted and down to earth approach. 

Rebekah is learning Makaton as well as continuing to push her professional studies with her sights set firmly on the SQE.

Nour El Haddad: Director & Corporate Lead, dual qualified and multilingual, Nour brings highly technical experience for our clients.

Nour El Haddad, a tri-lingual legal expert in corporate and commercial law, joined the team as an associate solicitor. With a rich background that includes an LLM from Queen Mary University, experience at top Lebanese law firms, and an internship with Freshfields Bruckaus Deringer LLP in Dubai, Nour brings international expertise and a dynamic approach to our team, having aced her Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales.

Nour is fluent in Arabic and French and brings yet further multicultural depth to the firm.

Whilst working with Vanessa, Nour has amply shown the initiative and enthusiasm as well as the ethics needed to grow the department, having taken on increased responsibility and leading transactions with Himanie's support from the get-go.

Sangita Gohil: as another multilingual lawyer, Sangita has represented various clients, private banks, and businesses, handling finance transactions and business assets since 2000.

After qualifying as a Solicitor in 2000, Sangita worked for many years in a West End boutique law firm specialising in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate matters.

Over the years she has acted for a portfolio of UK and international clients, UK and offshore private banks, property investment companies, small to medium sized businesses, commercial landlords and tenants.

Sangita has acted as the UK panel lawyer in secured lending transactions representing lenders and borrowers on finance transactions for overseas clients/banks. She has also dealt with residential and commercial mortgages and bridging finance matters.

Her skills also extend to dealing with the sale and acquisition of UK and offshore companies and business asset transactions working hand in hand with Vanessa on large deals.  Sangita is also fluent in Gujrati and has an excellent understanding of Hindi.

Himanie Dubois: multilingual trainee solicitor with expertise in commercial and intellectual property, is known for her flexibility and dedication.

Company Commercial Trainee Solicitor

A seasoned legal trainee with a wide history and fluent in English, Spanish and French with an excellent understanding of Catalan, Himanie Dubois shows her adaptability and commitment to the legal industry.

She began her career as a paralegal at Kingsley Napley, where she developed the foundations her budding legal career.  Himanie became a Bradstone Allington CPD paralegal to further develop her skills, and then moved on to Turnblock.io. Trying her hand at the tech industry as a Turnblock.io consultant, Himanie demonstrated her versatility by utilising her diverse skills and training.

Returning to law, Himanie became a freelance Commercial Paralegal for Strand Sahara, and was then offered a permanent position as a trainee solicitor.  Himanie now works as a trainee solicitor at Silverstone Law, where she improves her legal skills and helps the firm succeed.

Himanie Dubois is a notable and dedicated legal professional because of her diversified career and commitment to ongoing learning and advancement.

Katerina Nomicos: dual qualified and multi-lingual lawyer, consulting with Silverstone Law and providing specialist advice and services

Katerina is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales and a member of the Athens Bar Association in Greece, boasting over 25 years of experience across both jurisdictions. At Silverstone Law, her practice focuses on private client international law, primarily involving litigation related to international family disputes as well as civil and commercial disputes. Additionally, Katerina is an accredited mediator in Greece, with a proven track record of successfully resolving numerous conflicts. She is fluent in Greek, English, and German and is based in London.

Katerina finds great satisfaction in cross-border legal work and the process of mediating, settling, and winning international disputes; being an international lawyer is not only fulfilling but also enlightening.

Emily Howard: Property Paralegal supporting our residential clients throughout their transactions as an integral member of the property team.

Emily Howard is a dedicated paralegal at Silverstone Law, where she is known for her exceptional commitment to providing outstanding client service.

With a keen understanding of the legal landscape, Emily ensures that each client receives personalised attention, making their experience with Silverstone Law both seamless and reassuring.  Her meticulous approach and warm personality make her an invaluable asset to the team.

Emily's passion for her role is evident in her continuous efforts to exceed client expectations and foster long-lasting relationships with clients, agents and brokers alike, reinforcing Silverstone's Law's reputation for excellence in client care.

With a long term view, Emily is embarking on her professional development and training to follow in Rebekah's footsteps.

Jodie Daffin: completing the residential property team as a dedicated post-completion assistant.

With over 20 years experience working for various law firms both in London and Kent, Jodie has worked in many different areas of law, but feels at home with residential conveyancing. Commenting on her history with the law, Jodie said “I first got interested in the law following a long stint of jury service about 25 years ago, I then qualified with an ILEX certificate and started working.”

Jodie's work is integral to the final stages of any residential property transaction, ensuring that stamp duty and Land Registry formalities are taken care of and our clients are kept updated.

Alessio Ianiello: Partner at Silverstone Law, Specialising in Financial Mis-selling Claims and Group Litigation

Alessio Ianiello is a Partner at Silverstone Law and Head of our Claims Department. He specialises in financial mis-selling regulatory claims and group litigation. With over years of experience in fraud and mis-selling claims, he has expertly managed high-value group litigation cases and complex financial mis-selling claims. At Keller Postman UK Limited, a Tier 1 and Band 1 ranked firm, Alessio was pivotal in handling significant group litigation and building the department’s infrastructure. During his tenure at FS Legal Solicitors LLP, he managed multi-million-pound financial mis-selling claims and assisted in major corporate transactions involving financial advisory firms. Alessio holds an LLB from Keele University and an LPC LLM from the University of Law, and is celebrated for his strategic legal acumen and unwavering commitment to client success