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Josh Chinn
Co-founder and Solicitor
Josh, a solicitor with a 2:1 LLB from Liverpool, is
shortlisted for Young Lawyer 2024. Co-founder of Wealth
Recovery Solicitors, he helps scam victims, recovering
millions via banks.
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Richard Irving
Co-founder & Head of Operations
Richard, co-founder of Wealth Recovery Solicitors, has a
property background. His companies handle land, planning,
and sales. As Operations Director, he drives business
growth.
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David Jones
Director & Owner
David, ranked in Legal 500, handles complex disputes. Called
to the Bar in 2006, he cross-qualified in 2009. Clients
trust him for tactical skill and commercial insight.
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Aaron Levin
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron has COO experience in medical and hospitality sectors.
He manages daily operations, resources, and cross-functional
collaboration to drive success.
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Nick Johnson
Head of Compliance
Nick, former President of Manchester Law Society, is Head of
Compliance. A litigator passionate about fairness, he has
extensive experience in law and community service.
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Liam Ben Ari
Head of Crypto Investigations
Liam joins WRS’s Cryptocurrency Investigation team,
specializing in tracing lost crypto through the Blockchain.
He uncovers concealed transactions to help scam victims
recover their assets.
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Nic Roe
Solicitor
Nic joined WRS in 2021, earning a training contract in 2023.
A first-class LLB graduate, he passed the LPC and has
litigation experience. He helps scam victims recover wealth.
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Hafsa Khan
Trainee Solicitor
Hafsa graduated with a 2:1 in Law LLB from Nottingham and
completed her LPC LLM. She volunteered in law, gaining
experience in personal injury and litigation before joining
WRS.
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Kieran Barrow
Trainee Solicitor
Kieran graduated from Newcastle with a 2:1 in Law and
completed a Master’s with LPC. He earned a Legal Technology
certificate and joined WRS to broaden his experience.
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Abigail Hurley
Paralegal
Abigail graduated with a first-class BA from Newcastle and a
Master of Laws from Manchester. She has litigation
experience, volunteering for a tribunal and working as a
paralegal.
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Ben Walton
Paralegal
Ben graduated with a 1st Class LLB from Durham in 2024. He
advised at Citizens Advice Bureau and gained charity law
experience as a trustee of a mid-size charity.
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Caitlin Blood
Paralegal
Caitlin graduated with a 2:1 in Law from Durham. She gained
experience in Conveyancing and Private Client work before
joining WRS’s legal team.
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Daniel Barlow
Paralegal
Daniel graduated with a 2:1 in Law from Lancaster and passed
the first part of his Solicitors Qualifying Exam in 2023. He
has fraud recovery experience as a paralegal before joining
WRS.
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Elisa Syal
Paralegal
Elisa graduated with a first-class BA from Manchester and
completed a postgraduate qualification in Humanitarianism.
Now finishing her PGDL, she brings client-facing experience
to the firm.
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Ellie Barnes
Paralegal
Ellie graduated with First Class Honors in Law from Leeds
and will begin her SQE studies next year. She gained
experience as a legal technologist, sparking a passion for
law and technology.
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Hannah Daw
Paralegal
Hannah graduated with a 2:1 in LLB from Durham. She focused
on outreach, raising thousands for charities. Now, she is
excited to work in this field of law.
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Luke Caldwell
Paralegal
Luke graduated with a 2:1 in Law from Liverpool,
specialising in Credit Hire. With an interest in modern
finance, he combines this with his legal experience at WRS.
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Sophie Grundy
Paralegal
Sophie joins WRS after starting her career at a Liverpool
firm. She graduated with a 2:1 in Law from Edge Hill in 2023
and is eager to develop her career in fraud.
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Avi Chinn
Head of First Response
Avi has a strong background in sales and marketing,
including roles at Google. With expertise in cryptocurrency,
he helps clients affected by rogue traders.
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Jonathan Franks
First response team
Jonathan brings banking expertise to WRS’s first response
team. He handles enquiries, ensures prompt replies, and
helps recover lost funds. His analytical skills excel in
complex cases.
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Joseph Chinn
First response team
Joseph joins WRS’s first response team, handling new
enquiries and helping clients understand where their money
went. He discusses recovery plans and builds strong client
relationships.
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Sarah Walker
First response team
Sarah graduated with a 2:1 LLB from Huddersfield and worked
in Criminal Law. Her calm approach to complex situations
ensures effective contributions to the team.
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Tom Higginson
First Response team
Tom, a sales and finance expert, joins WRS’s First Response
team. His business acumen and market knowledge help navigate
law and digital assets effectively.
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Eleanor Taylor
HR
Eleanor is an HR specialist with a degree in people
management, currently pursuing her master’s. With 3 years of
experience in the ETL Global Network, she is highly
people-focused.
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Mark Montaldo
Consultant Solicitor
Mark, a solicitor with 15 years of experience, specializes
in litigation and fraud. He has handled complex cases and
advised key organizations. Now, he focuses on financial
mis-selling.
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Thomas Blanchfield
Consultant
Thomas, an accountant and former Finance Director, joins WRS
after aiding growth at a law firm. With expertise in finance
and operations, he supports WRS’s expansion and Fraud
department.
