Andrew Purkiss
Duty Solicitor And Higher Rights Advocate
Andrew has worked within the local Criminal Justice system for over 30 years.
After 10 years running a large criminal department with offices in Aldershot, Farnborough, Farnham and Guildford, Andrew, and June set up The Purkiss Partnership and have been based at their current location ever since.
Andrew has built up a loyal client base over in the local area over the past 20 years but has also built up a reputation acting for professional clients and businesses all across the UK.
As the case summaries outline below Andrew has extensive experience dealing with all types of defence litigation and advocacy, from Serious Fraud, Courts Martial to Road Traffic.
Sarah Roberts
Duty Solicitor And Higher Courts Advocate
SRA No: 493239
Sarah trained as a barrister in London before we persuaded her to join the Partnership and cross qualify in 2010.
Since joining Sarah has built up a loyal client base, travelling countrywide to represent them when requested.
Sarah now spends half her time dealing with our clients at the Crown Courts where her barrister training is a huge advantage.
Emma Rendall
Duty Solicitor And Higher Courts Advocate
SRA No: 31306
Emma trained with a small but highly regarded mixed practice in North Hampshire before she qualified in 1997.
Emma moved to work in the Midlands, setting up her own specialist criminal defence practice.
Emma moved back to Hampshire in 2011 when we beat off competition to secure her services.
Emma is an extremely competent solicitor and Higher Rights Advocate.
Emma Schulhof
Duty Solicitor
SRA no: 436438
Emma did her training in one of the leading South Coast firms.
Emma was recruited to work for a specialist criminal defence firm in London before we persuaded her to join us in 2010.
Emma is a very hardworking and very competent and caring defence advocate.
Since joining Emma has worked exceptionally hard and she has built up a loyal client base.
Caroline Oldrey
Duty Solicitor
SRA no: 425459
Caroline recently joined the Purkiss Partnership as a Duty Solicitor, bringing a wealth of experience to the practice.
Kevin Lucie
Solicitor
SRA no: 7014334
Kevin joined the Purkiss Partnership as a trainee Solicitor and has recently become a fully qualified Solicitor, representing clients at the Police Station and the Magistrates Court. Kevin is also in the process of attaining his Higher Rights of Audience to represent clients at the Crown Court.
Antony Geddes
Trainee Solicitor
SRA no: 838444
Antony joined the Purkiss Partnership in 2024 as a second year Trainee Solicitor and Accredited Police Station Representative. Antony retrained in Law following a previous career in Landscape Architecture.