The people at Express Solicitors

Partners James Maxey

Originally from Southport, James has been a qualified solicitor for 10 years and is now a leading personal injury claims expert. He went on to set up Express Solicitors in 2000 and is the managing partner of the firm. James is committed to training new solicitors and his main priorities are client care and business development.

James is well known in the industry for succeeding with serious and complex litigation claims. James has been a Law Society Personal Injury Panel member for the past 6 years and it is very important to him to keep abreast of current issues. James has a passion for diving and is a qualified diving instructor and motorboat skipper.

Robin Patey

A specialist in claimant personal injury law for over 10 years, Robin became a partner in Express Solicitors in 2002. Robin handles all types of personal injury claim from the most straightforward whiplash claims to extremely complex cases worth over £1 million.
In his spare time (which is in short supply) Robin enjoys tennis and cooking.

Associate SolicitorsNicola Barrett

Having moved to Manchester for University, Nicola has lived here ever since. For 2 years before qualifying, Nicola worked as a legal assistant at the Commission for Racial Equality. Nicola has been with Express Solicitors almost since it was founded, and has a real enthusiasm for personal injury law, in particular Employers' liability cases.
Nicola enjoys good food and walking.

Rachel Flannigan

Rachel went to University in Manchester and enjoyed it so much she stayed on to do her LPC. She has been with Express Solicitors since 2004 where she specialises in personal injury law and in particular road traffic accident cases. Rachel had extensive previous experience in personal injury law before she joined us, some in claimant firms and some defendant firms, so she has seen claims from both sides. In her spare time Rachel enjoys swimming and cooking.

Daniel Slade

Originally from Bristol, Daniel has a passion for personal injury law and has specialised in this area since he qualified. He studied at Coventry University before joining Express Solicitors in 2003. Daniel takes a particular interest in Public Liability and Occupiers Liability cases. Daniel enjoys watching Formula One and playing football.

Assistant Solicitors Colin Bushell

Colin started his career at Hull University before completing his LPC in Chester. Originally from Manchester, Colin has strong links to the area and happily undertook his training with Express Solicitors commencing in 2005. Colin's particular professional interests focus around employment law, in particular discrimination and unfair dismissal. Away from law, Colin is a keen footballer and can be found most Saturdays either playing for his local team or watching his beloved Manchester City.

Sunil Nannar

Having lived and worked in Manchester since 2001, Sunny, as he is referred to in the office, has chosen an unusual route to becoming a solicitor, he was actually training to be a Barrister but was poached by James because of his skills in advocacy. Sunil has many interests but his main obsession is Newcastle United.


Keith Cundall

Keith's route to Express Solicitors was somewhat unusual. After completing a history degree at the University of Manchester, he completed his conversion to law course in Chester where he also completed the BVC. Keith worked as a freelance advocate for 2 years before being poached by Express Solicitors for his advocacy skills. Outside work, Keith's main interests are Formula 1 motor racing and playing squash.

Trainee Solicitors Laura Edgeley

Laura went to John Moore's University and then on to Manchester Metropolitan University. Laura originally worked in a criminal law firm but decided that personal injury was the area that she felt most passionate about. She has a keen interest in football, especially Witton Albion FC where she does considerable fundraising and gives support.


Joanne Stringer

Joanne began her law career at Manchester Metropolitan University, where in addition to her studies she volunteered for the Citizens Advice Bureau. Joanne is particularly interested in Consumer protection and this is a great help to her with her personal injury work. Outside the law Joanne's main interest is horse riding and she can often be found with her horse Bobby.