We are NJS Law.
We share a passion to help people with some of the very complex legal situations that they confront every day.
After more than 120 years of shared experience, we knew there had to be a better way to offer expert legal advice that’s approachable, affordable, and genuinely client-focused.
At NJS Law we have a professional and dedicated legal team focused on help in the following key areas: Personal Injury Claims, Serious Injury Claims, Road Traffic Accident Claims and Medical – Cosmetic – Dental Negligence.
NJS Law understands that each client is unique and our experienced solicitors’ teams will work with you to provide advice and solutions tailored to your individual circumstances.
NJS Law brings together the unique experience and expertise of its Directors and staff, to give you simple, effective legal solutions that are cost-effective and reliable.
Amanda Nicholson
Amanda qualified as a Solicitor in 1998 and has extensive litigation experience. Amanda set up her own firm in 2009 and guided the firm towards its successful transition into an Alternative Business Structure (ABS)…
Chris Jones
Justine Sutton
Director & COLP/COFA
Justine has over 20 years experience practicing in law, and is the Director and COLP/COFA here at NJS Law.
In her personal life, Justine enjoys anything and everything Netball, going to the gym and spending time with her family.
Leanne Henton
Solicitor – Head of Personal Injury
Leanne studied the Bar Vocational Course at the BPP Law School in Leeds, and graduated with Very Competent, before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2013.
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Adele Whittle
Solicitor – Head of Property & Estates
Nicola Harrison
Nicola has over 17 years experience in the legal profession as well as people management, and works closely with the Directors and Senior Management Team to monitor operational performance.
Alex Hardman
Assistant Financial Director
Alex has a strong background in legal finance, progressing since 2018 through various roles to become a Management Accountant. He became an ILFM Fellow (FILFM) in 2024, achieving the highest national mark in the Tax module, and joined NJS Law in 2025.
When a simple workday turned into a life-changing accident, one man’s world was changed forever. After years of pain, rehabilitation, and emotional struggle, NJS Law helped him secure a £3.7 million settlement – allowing him to rebuild his life with dignity and independence.
Jess’s Rule represents a major step forward in patient safety and accountability in primary care. By formalising this three-step process, it seeks to prevent tragedies caused by avoidable medical errors.
Amanda qualified as a Solicitor in 1998 and has extensive litigation experience. Amanda’s focus is on a number of key specialist areas offered as well as her long-standing core business of Personal Injury Litigation.
She enjoys horse riding and yoga in her spare time.Â
Chris is a business man with a long history of successful operations in the legal sector, and has been heavily involved in media marketing for many years.
Chris is responsible for the Company Operations and Development. In his personal time, Chris spends time on the family farm where they keep horses.
He also enjoys walking his dogs, both at the farm and at their holiday home on the beach in Abersoch.
Leanne studied the Bar Vocational Course at the BPP Law School in Leeds, and graduated with Very Competent, before cross-qualifying as a Solicitor in 2013.
Leanne began her legal career in 2009, specialising in Personal Injury claims, with experience across Road Traffic Accidents, Employer and Public Liability cases, and Medical Negligence matters.
As Head of Personal Injury, Leanne is instrumental in driving the growth and evolution of the Employer and Public Liability team, along with the Medical, Dental, and Cosmetic Negligence departments.
In her personal life Leanne enjoys holidaying and days out with her young family.
Adele is a qualified solicitor with over 20 years experience working in the legal sector, predominantly within Litigation.
Adele is the member of the management team responsible for the firms strategy, including the growth of a number of key areas of legal practice, heading up the Housing Disrepair and Probate Teams. She also has a keen interest in technology, in particular automation, and will be working on optimising the firm’s processes.
In her spare time Adele enjoys walking the family cockapoo, watching her son play sport, travelling to new places and is obsessed with all things interiors!
Nicola is the Practice Manager and brings over 17 years of experience in the legal profession and people management. She works closely with the Directors and Senior Management Team to oversee day-to-day operations and support the firm’s overall performance.
Originally from Cheshire, Nicola is a proud mum of two. She values the hands-on approach of the Directors and the strong team spirit across the firm, where everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes for both clients and the business.
Alex studied Mathematics with Finance at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2018, and began working in legal finance later that year. Having held the roles of Junior Legal Cashier, Onboarding manager and Accounts supervisor, he became a Management Accountant in 2021, before joining NJS Law in 2025.
Alex also holds a Fellowship of the ILFM (FILFM) having achieved the qualification in 2024, obtaining the highest mark in the country for the Tax module.
Alex recently moved to Macclesfield and is enjoying exploring the Peak District and all that the local area has to offer with his partner.
