Our Team
Richard J Knaggs
Solicitor
Richard J Knaggs is the founder of Knaggs & Co Solicitors. Richard set up the firm in 1983 and is a Solicitor and Principal of the firm.
Richard has many years experience in both commercial and residential property matters.
Richard also holds a wealth of expertise in the area of Sports & Media law. Richard has advised internationally recognised figures in all aspects of their commercial dealing. In particular, Richard has specialist knowledge of broadcast media contracts.
Stuart Lisgo
Solicitor
Stuart Lisgo joined Knaggs & Co in October 2020 and was promoted to Partner in November 2021. Stuart also leads our Will, Trust & Probate Department.
Stuart trained as a solicitor with a Newcastle Quayside firm and qualified in 2006. Stuart was a Partner in a Sunderland based high street firm for over ten years before moving to Knaggs & Co.
Stuart offers expert advice in relation to wills, probate, powers of attorney, trusts and wealth tax planning.
Stuart also advises on the merits of contentious probate claims and can assist with all practical aspects of bringing or defending such claims.
Helen Pew
Conveyancing Executive
Helen joined Knaggs & Co in 2016. Helen has over 12 years of experience in property matters. Helen worked as a Senior Legal Assistant within both the Commercial Property Department & the Residential Conveyancing department.
In 2023 Helen became a Conveyancing Executive managing her own case load of residential conveyancing matters.
Helen has recently enrolled to study to become a Licenced Conveyancer.
STEPH SWALES
Conveyancing Executive
Steph rejoined Knaggs & Co after a career break to start a family. Steph has a wealth of experience in all aspects of residential conveyancing.
We are delighted to welcome Steph back to the team.
GEORGE KNAGGS
Apprentice Solicitor
George is a 2nd generation member of our firm, providing long-term continuity and reassurance.
George joined the firm as an apprentice in 2024 and is training to become a solicitor in the fullness of time.
George provides assistance to the Fee-Earners throughout our departments.
Michelle Blackburn
Senior Legal Assistant
Michelle Blackburn first joined Knaggs & Co over 20 years ago. She is a Senior Legal Assistant within the Wills and Probate Department.
Michelle has a thorough understanding of the probate journey and is able to lead our clients through this difficult process with compassion and expertise.
Michelle is a very experienced assistant and is a valued member of the team.
Nicola Morrison
Legal Assistant
Nicky is an experienced Legal Assistant, who works with our Commercial Property team.
Nicky trained as a legal secretary at a Middlesbrough firm covering many areas, including litigation, conveyancing, matrimonial and probate, before choosing to concentrate upon conveyancing.
Nicky joined us in 2024 and is a welcome addition to our firm.
Megan Jones Legal Assistant
Megan join our firm in 2024. She is a Legal Assistant in our family department.
Megan has completed her Law Degree (Mlaw) and is now undertaking her SQE exams.
Megan has ambitions to qualify as a solicitor.
Faith Nicholson Legal Assistant
Faith Joined us in 2022 and works predominantly in our Residential Conveyancing team, but also provides ad hoc assistance to the Commercial Property department.
Faith is currently studying a law degree through the Open University and is hoping to complete this very soon.