Meet The Team
Our team covers all courts in England and Wales. We will refer your enquiry to the closest consultant to you. To speak to one of our consultants, get in touch:
Founder, CEO & Head of Legal
Cheryl Thornley LLB (Hons), Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
​Cheryl has particular expertise in supporting clients in cases involving domestic abuse and also has a wealth of experience supporting clients with complex financial matters in divorce.
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To find out more about the services offered by our national team based in Milton Keynes and how to get in touch click here:
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Head of Operations
Kevin Thornley
Kevin has over 20 years operational management experience in national and multination companies. He has extensive project management experience with a key eye for detail and development of processes and systems in the business environment. He is an ISO auditor and supports our regional directors in business development.
Regional Director (York) & Family Law Consultant
Helen Hargreaves BA (Hons), PGDL, LPC, MCILEx
Helen successfully completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law before joining a local law firm. Helen is an advanced paralegal and is now working towards Fellowship status with the Chartered Institute for Legal Executives.
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Regional Director (Swindon) & Family Law Consultant
John Rennie BSc (Hons) (St Ands)
John has previously been a volunteer adviser with Citizens Advice and has assisted in criminal appeals with the Freedom Law Clinic. He now turns his passion for supporting others to the challenging area of Family Law. He is completing the final stages of a law degree and is a member of CILEX working towards CPQ.
Solicitor, Regional Director (Liverpool) & Family Law Consultant
Jane Davies LLB (Hons), Solicitor
Jane is a qualified solicitor who has particular experience of supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assaults. In addition Jane also has some experience in SEN and welfare law and is particularly passionate about supporting families who have children with additional needs.
Regional Director (Cambridge) & Family Law Consultant
Jonathan Cooke
Jonathan has regularly attended court and prepared comprehensive case files, ensuring thorough and effective management of cases. Working towards legal qualifications, he is committed to making a positive impact by supporting clients through complex family law matters.
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Regional Director (Bradford/Harrogate)
Family Law Consultant
Gareth Greenwood BSc (Hons)
Known for his people-centered approach, Gareth is committed to helping families with care, empathy, and unwavering support.
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Gareth has particular expertise in supporting clients through cases involving child arrangements and is actively pursuing his law conversion and legal qualifications within a family law environment.
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Paralegal
Emily Brookes BA (Hons)
Emily has extensive experience in the legal industry having worked for Legal 500 listed law firms in a variety of roles. She is passionate about supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse and has particular expertise in child arrangements. More recently Emily has developed her experience supporting clients in family court as a professional Mckenzie Friend and is working towards her CPQ foundation CILEx status.
Office Administrator/Director Support
Sue Robinson
Sue joined Puzzle Piece Law because she cares passionately about supporting vulnerable people having come from a administration background working in charitable organisations. Sue supports the team at Head Office in addition to supporting our regional directors.