Meet The Teams

Laura is the Deputy Head of our Conveyancing department.

Laura completed her LLB (Hons) Degree in 2016 and began her career in Conveyancing shortly after. In 2025 she qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive through CILEx and obtained her Conveyancing Practice Rights the following year in 2026, meaning she is now a qualified CILEx Conveyacing Practitioner.

As well as her academic achievements, Laura has a wealth of experience in Conveyancing and prides herself on providing clients with a stress-free service by ensuring that they are kept up to date throughout the process.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, travelling in her caravan and spending quality time with her family and friends, especially her three children who she adores.

Oliver is a native of the Wharfe Valley.  He graduated from Northumbria University in 2009 and qualified as a solicitor, with a local firm, in 2015.  He works in several areas of residential conveyancing, with particular expertise in freehold sales and purchases and providing independent legal advice.

Having previously worked in Otley, Ilkley, Leeds, and Yeadon he has now returned to Harrogate, where he has wider family connections, having worked in the town in 2024.  He prides himself in client care and personal business relationships, obtaining the best result for clients, in what can be a very stressful time in life.  His personable approach extends to Estate Agents, collaborating to ensure all parties have a stress-free experience as far as possible.

Outside of work Oliver is a sports enthusiast, with particular interests in football, golf, cricket and rugby.  He is a lifelong Leeds United fan.  He has interests in food, wine and cookery and takes an active part in Yorkshire Wine School events, where he has undertaken formal wine qualifications.

Andrew studied Law at the Leeds Polytechnic (Now Leeds Beckett University) and qualified as a Solicitor in October 1991. He became a partner at Grahame Stowe Bateson in1994 where he remained until retirement in 2023.

During his 32 years, Andrew specialised in Wills and Probate alongside Family Law. He became an accredited member of the Law Society Family Law Panel and dedicated his career working closely with clients during emotionally difficult times.

Since May 2024, Andrew has returned to GSB as a part-time consultant solicitor specialising in wills and probate.

He assists clients with a range of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), and Probate, providing practical and compassionate guidance during important life events.

Stephen recently joined the Practice as a senior Paralegal, bringing over 30 years of experience from a Doncaster firm specialising in Family Law. His expertise spans Divorce, Finance, cohabitee disputes, and Private law Children and associated issues.

Throughout his career, Stephen has been dedicated to delivering a professional service to his clients, known for his pragmatic approach and skill in navigating legal matters to achieve resolution. He frequently represents clients in Court, with an emphasis of dealing with things in a non-confrontational way.

Beyond his legal career, Stephen is deeply involved in Cricket, serving as the Disciplinary Chairman of Yorkshire Premier League North, a panel umpire, and a member of the League Management Board since 2001. His commitment to teamwork extends into his professional life, shaping his collaborative approach within the workplace.

Liz has worked in Conveyancing for over 30 years, many of which have been with Grahame Stowe Bateson. She has a vast wealth of knowledge gained in various roles and firms, which she uses to help her clients understand the process and jargon, and to ease them through what can be a very stressful time. She prides herself on her down to earth communication, honesty and excellent standard of client care.

In her spare time, Liz loves spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who are the light of her life, and travelling. She is currently, slowly, working her way around all 50 US states

Khadija studied at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), where she completed the integrated MLaw programme, combining an LLB Law degree with the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Khadija qualified as a Solicitor in January 2025 and has since developed her experience specialising in Private Client law.

She assist clients with a range of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), and Probate, providing practical and compassionate guidance during important life events.

In March 2026, Khadija joined GSB in our Middleton branch, where she continues to support clients with their estate planning and estate administration needs.

Suzanne works as a Crown Court clerk and Office Manager for our York branch following our merger with DMT Solicitors.

Suzanne has been married to her husband for nearly 27 years and has two grown up boys and  a cavapoo called Charlie.  She likes watching old and new horror films, love old 70/80’s cop series (Starskey & Hutch etc!) and watching the rugby, England men’s and women’s. She swims three times a week and likes to have a glass of rose at the weekend either socially or at home.