Our people
MICHAEL SINGLETON - Partner
Michael Singleton qualified as a Solicitor in 1980 having previously qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1972. Michael has practised in North London and Enfield for over 35 years. A partner in the predecessor firms of Charles Caplin & Co and Wurzal, Singleton & Charkham he established the firm Singletons with his wife Ann in May 1987.
Throughout his career he has practised in various areas of law specialising in probate, trusts, wills, commercial and domestic property and business sales and purchases. Elected as Council Member of the Law Society for North Middlesex in 2002 Michael has served on its, Audit Committee, Scrutiny and Performance Review Committee, and Council Members Conduct Committee.
A football enthusiast he is a season ticket holder at Queens Park Rangers. Michael enjoys sailing and holds an RYA Yachtmasters Offshore Certificate. He is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fletchers and is also a Freemason.
ANN SINGLETON - Partner
Ann Singleton qualified in 1981 and joined Singletons Austin Ryder’s predecessors Wurzal, Singleton & Charkham in January 1986 having previously practised in Southgate and the City of London.
Ann specialises in commercial property and general litigation. She is a football enthusiast and a season ticket holder at Queens Park Rangers.
LIONEL ROGERS - Consultant
Lionel Rogers qualified as a solicitor in 1967. Having graduated in law from Cambridge University he trained with the major city firm of Simmons & Simmons before joining the practice of Austin Ryder & Co with whom he was senior partner for many years. He has practised as a solicitor in Enfield since 1971, specialising in commercial and residential property and business transactions. Lionel played football and cricket over an extended period for Winchmore Hill CC. Aside from the law he now enjoys golf, his family and outdoor activities.
MARTIN MARRIOTT - Probate Executive
Martin joined Austin Ryder & Co in 1988 after working in the commercial department of a major firm of solicitors in central London for ten years.
He has extensive experience in personal injury and general litigation, conveyancing, landlord and tenant, and wills and probate and he now concentrates on private client work. Martin holds an honours degree in business law and is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
MICHAEL CLARKE - Senior Legal Executive
Michael is a Senior Legal Executive specialising in Family Law, including divorce and ancillary relief issues, cohabitation, civil partnership and children's issues.
He joined the legal profession in 1975 and was admitted as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1985 and is a Member of the Solicitors Family Law Panel.
Michael joined Austin Ryder & Co in 1992 and prior to this practised Family law at various North London firms. Michael is a football enthusiast and has for many years been an officer of Hinton FC who are based in Enfield and play in the Herts Senior County league.
JOHN GARRAD - Licensed Conveyancer
John Garrad is a Licensed Conveyancer and has over 32 years experience in residential conveyancing. He has built up excellent relationships and contacts with local businesses including estate agents, surveyors and financial advisors. John is married to Pam (a former estate agent) and has 3 young boys and in what remains of his spare time enjoys cycling, swimming, and fine red wine.
CHRIS SINGLETON - Conveyancing Executive
Chris Singleton specialises in residential conveyancing, including sale and purchases, leases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and 'right to buy' purchases from the local authority. Chris joined the firm in 1999 and has practised conveyancing for over 10 years. Chris is an ardent Tottenham Hotspur supporter, a motorsport enthusiast he spends much of the remainder of his spare time walking his Staffordshire bull terrier (Stella)
THEODORA CHARALAMBIDES - Solicitor
Since being admitted as a Solicitor in 2004 Theodora has specialised in all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial issues, children issues (including residence and contact) domestic violence, and injunctions. Theodora joined Singleton's Family Law Department in 2006 and has an in depth knowledge of family law. She also offers advice and assistance under the Public Funding scheme (formerly Legal Aid) to those clients who qualify. She also deals with changes of name.
Theodora is a Member of Resolution; which is an organisation of family lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
Members of Resolution follow a code of practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems and encourages solutions that take into account the needs of all parties involved, especially children.
Away from the office Theodora enjoys spending time with her family and friends, films, cooking and shopping. She is fluent in spoken modern Greek.
ROBERT SELWYN - Solicitor
After obtaining a distinction at the College of Law Robert joined the firm in 2007 as a trainee Solicitor and qualified in 2009. He is mainly involved with working with our elderly clients and those who are unable to manage their own affairs, all aspects of conveyancing and property work, general litigation and wills and probate. Except for his time at university in Nottingham, Robert has always lived and worked in Enfield and has a strong local knowledge. Robert is a season ticket holder at Arsenal and a keen Batman enthusiast