Meet The Team

Patricia has been qualified as a solicitor for well over 20 years and is a founder member of Aletta Shaw which was established in October 2000.

Simon Aletta is Aletta Shaw’s Practice Manager and joined the firm in 2004. He is responsible for the day to day running of the firm.

Jennifer joined Aletta Shaw in 2019 after relocating from Liverpool. She qualified as a family solicitor in 2016, but she has been working in the legal environment since 2013.

Emilia is a highly competent Solicitor specialised in criminal law and civil litigation.

After a career in youth work and counselling, Melanie decided it was time for a change and studied at the University of Law, graduating with a GDL in 2016.

Hazel qualified as a solicitor in 2001 having completed her training at Marsons in Bromley. Upon qualifying, Hazel initially joined Aletta Shaw in 2001 and has now returned to the Aletta Shaw family.

Jordan began working for Aletta Shaw in 2021 in the Family team. Based in Bexleyheath, Jordan is now part of the Property team.

Donna brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise in family law having worked both locally and for leading London firms,

Sue Carey has worked for Aletta Shaw since incorporation in 2000 but has worked in Law for many years and is experienced in many aspects.

In July 2024, Jack was a ‘Best Paralegal’ Finalist at the Modern Law – Private Client Awards, and in the 2025 Probate Industry Awards he is a ‘Rising Star of the Year’ Finalist

Eloise began working for Aletta Shaw in 2024 as a Paralegal in the Private Client team. Eloise qualified from the University of Sussex in 2023

Shannelle joined Aletta Shaw in October 2022. Shannelle is part of the Family team working as a Paralegal.

‘Hugo joined Aletta Shaw in April 2024, after qualifying as a solicitor at a South West London firm in April 2023 where he gained a wide range of experience in all areas of family law, as well as private client and conveyancing

Sheryl assists the conveyancing team in all aspects of conveyancing and, after completing the first stage of the CILEx Law and Practice course, she has become a qualified paralegal.

Emma joined Aletta Shaw in 2019 having worked within the legal sector since 2000, thus contributing to the success of other well-respected local law firms.

Karina qualified in 2016 and recently joined Aletta Shaw to head up the Litigation Team. Prior to this, she has extensive experience working in various settings – from high street firms to a boutique firm in the City to a barristers’ Chambers.

Sinem is an experienced Solicitor in our Private Client Department. She studied Law at the University of Kent and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, London Bloomsbury

Beverly joined Aletta Shaw in 2019. Beverly started her legal career working for a Central London firm where she worked for 17 and a half years.

Lorna has experience in a wide range of residential property matters, including residential sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages.

After a long career in law, primarily as a Senior Barristers’ Clerk, Paul joined Aletta Shaw in the spring of 2019.

Gemma is a crucial part of our admin team working in our busy accounts department

Stacey has worked at Aletta Shaw since opening in October 2000 and works in our accounts department.