Jan Stanton
Jan Stanton is Managing Partner at Stantons and Head of our Private Client department.
Admitted as a solicitor in 1977, Jan has always specialised in family law and within the last 10 years has become a highly experienced wills and probate solicitor.
Jan is an award-winning solicitor with a particular interest in tax planning and assisting clients with minimising their Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax liabilities. Her extensive knowledge and specialist skills enable her to provide clients with truly complete support. Her knowledge on taxation allows her to understand when other taxes could be problematic, which allows her to give first-rate advice, while knowing when to bring in specialist advisers.
Jan is a Member of Resolution and Kent Law Society and specialises in private client law including wills, trusts and estate planning, probate, and lasting powers of attorney.
She sat as a Deputy District Judge in the Central Family Court for over 12 years and was President of the Kent Law Society from 2001 to 2002. Jan was awarded ‘Covid Hero’ by the Kent Law Society in 2021.
Contact: jan@stanlaw.co.uk
Claire Grylls
Claire Grylls is Supervising Partner at Stantons and Head of our Family and Conveyancing departments.
Admitted as a solicitor in 2012, Claire is also a Notary Public.
Claire joined Stantons in May 2019 as a highly regarded and recognised solicitor in the local community with a history in conveyancing at a leading regional law firm. She has a particular interest in helping clients deal with property disputes. Her broad range of knowledge and specialist skill set enable her to provide clients with comprehensive support. Her in depth knowledge of property allows her to understand the potentially complex issues that could arise, which allows her to give first-class advice.
Claire has been shortlisted for the Kent Women in Business Award for Inspiring Leader of the Year 2026 and was shortlisted as a finalist in the Kent Law Society Awards 2024. She is a Member of Resolution and Kent Law Society. She specialises in family law, including divorce, children, pre and post nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, unmarried couples, etc.
Contact: claire@stanlaw.co.uk
Claire is an award-winning Notary who has been recognised for the platinum service she offers clients and her friendly and approachable nature. She was winner of the Finance Monthly UK Notarial Services Adviser of the Year 2024. She can meet you at our office in Gravesend, or at your home.
Contact: claire-notary@stanlaw.co.uk
Sharon Davey-Holpin
Sharon Davey-Holpin is a Senior Solicitor and Mediator in our Family department.
Sharon joined Stantons Solicitors in January 2026 as a Senior Family Solicitor and Mediator. She qualified as a solicitor in 1999 and as a mediator in 2011. As a trained mediator, Sharon focuses on constructive dispute resolution and helping clients reach practical, forward-looking solutions. She is known for her clear, empathetic advice and for supporting clients through emotionally challenging situations with professionalism and care.
Contact: sharon@stanlaw.co.uk
Nadia Winn
Nadia Winn is a Solicitor in our Family department.
Nadia joined Stantons in May 2025 from a Regional all-service Law Firm in Sussex. Nadia qualified as a solicitor in 2022 and specialises in Family Law. Nadia undertakes a variety of family law work to include divorce, matrimonial finances, cohabitation disputes, pre and post-nuptial agreements and child arrangements.
Nadia prides herself on her personal, meticulous, and proactive approach to the most sensitive of cases; always striving for the best outcome for her clients.
Contact: nadiawinn@stanlaw.co.uk
Alan Collins Rosell
Alan Collins Rosell is a Solicitor in our Private Client department.
Alan joined Stantons in August 2025. He qualified as a solicitor in July 2025 after gaining significant experience in wills, estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, probate and estate administration throughout his roles as a private client paralegal since 2010. Alan’s experience allows him to provide comprehensive advice and support to clients of all backgrounds and he prides himself on a proactive, friendly and personal approach to his clients.
Contact: alan@stanlaw.co.uk
Amy Sweeting (previously Amy Thomas)
Amy Sweeting is Probate Manager in our Private Client department.
Amy joined Stantons in 2020 from a Regional all-service Law Firm. She has over 10 years’ experience working in the legal sector. Amy undertakes a variety of work in all private client matters including wills & estate planning, lasting powers of attorney (including where mental capacity is, or may be, an issue), and probate, including intestacy.
Contact: amy@stanlaw.co.uk
Amy Hall
Amy Hall is a Trainee Solicitor in our Family department.
Amy joined Stantons in September 2021 . Amy is working towards becoming a Solicitor and is due to qualify in 2027.
She undertakes a variety of work in all family matters including preparing court documents, drafting statements, compliance with court timetables and assisting clients generally.
Contact: amyh@stanlaw.co.uk
Ashvinder Sahota
Ashvinder Kaur Sahota is a Trainee Solicitor in our Conveyancing department.
Ashvinder joined Stantons in October 2024 after graduating from the University of Southampton in 2024 with an Upper Second-Class Honours in her Law degree. She is working towards becoming a Solicitor and will qualify in 2027. She works in the Conveyancing department dealing with a variety of residential property matters, including sales and purchases.
Contact: Ashvinder@stanlaw.co.uk
Max Deakin
Max Deakin is a Trainee Solicitor in our Private Client department.
Max joined Stantons in January 2026 after graduating from the University of Portsmouth in 2023 with an Upper Second-Class Honours in his Law degree, he then achieved a Pass with Merit in his Master of Laws degree in 2024. He spent some time in the business sector before joining Stantons. Max is working towards becoming a Solicitor and will qualify in 2027. He works in the Private Client department dealing with a variety of matters including but not limited to Wills & estate planning, lasting powers of attorney and probate.
Contact: max@stanlaw.co.uk
Mia Stanton
Mia Stanton is a Probate Paralegal in our Private Client department.
Mia joined Stantons in September 2022 . She became a Probate Paralegal in May 2025. Mia supports the Partners and Probate Manager in the Private Client department and undertakes a variety of work in all private client matters including wills & estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, and probate, including intestacy.
Contact: mia@stanlaw.co.uk