Rob New

Director

Rob qualified in 1994 and founded Breydons in 2004. He is a duty solicitor and higher courts advocate, and regularly appears at Magistrates Courts. Rob is one of the firms Legal Aid Supervisors, qualifying in 2004.

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Richard Mann

Director

Richard qualified in 1999. He has been a Director of Breydons since 2013 and appears in the Magistrates’ Court and Police Station on a daily basis. He has a large and loyal following in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Rob Pollington

Director

Rob qualified in 2007 and has held Higher Rights accreditation since 2015. He recently became a Director at Breydons.

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Andrew Spence

Associate Solicitor / Higher Courts Advocate

Andrew qualified in 1999 and has experience in all aspects of criminal law. Since 2010 he has a Higher Rights accreditation for Crown Court and has held Legal Aid Supervisor status since 2016.

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Jaymie Quince

Practice Manager

Jaymie joined Breydons in 2017 after graduating from University with a First-class Honour’s degree in Psychology & Criminology. Jaymie manages the practice and all compliance related issues within the firm. Jaymie is an Accredited Police Station Representative, providing legal advice and assistance to clients detained at the police station.

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Arthur Balls

Senior Advocate

Arthur qualified in 1993 and was a joint founder of Breydons solicitors in 2004. Arthur is a popular and well regarded advocate who represents Breydons clients at police stations and magistrates courts throughout the region.

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James Landles

Senior Advocate

James has been a qualified solicitor for 22 years, working exclusively in criminal law. James is an extremely experienced trial advocate, gaining great results for his clients. James qualified as a Legal Aid Supervisor in 2024.

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Kemi Rufai

Senior Advocate/Higher Courts Advocate

Kemi joined Breydons in 2021 after moving to Ipswich after working in London throughout her career. Kemi is a Higher Courts Advocate and has held Legal Aid Supervisor status since 2018.

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Alistair Taunton

Senior Advocate

Alistair qualified in 1979 and has specialised in criminal law for over 18 years. Alistair spends the majority of his time representing clients at the Magistrates Court and is part of the successful Breydons’ trials team.

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Jeff Lewis

Senior Advocate

Jeff joined the team in 2024 and qualified in 1990. Jeff has a wealth of experience in all aspects of criminal law and spends the majority of his time representing clients at the Magistrates Court.

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David Claydon

Senior Advocate

David is a Consultant Solicitor at Breydons and joined the team in 2024. David was admitted as a Solicitor in 2003 and is also a Higher Rights Advocate. David regularly attends both police station and magistrates court to represent clients.

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Dave Bell

Crown Court Manager

Dave joined Breydons in 2022. Dave is extremely experienced at all areas of criminal law ranging from complex fraud to high profile murder investigations. Dave is a qualified Accredited Police Station Representative, providing legal advice to clients detained at the police station.

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Simon Dyble

Accredited Police Station Representative & Crown Court Case Worker

Simon joined Breydons in 2019. Simon came from a military background before becoming an Accredited Police Station Representative in 2005.

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Lisa Dade

Solicitor

Lisa qualified as a Solicitor in 2024 after successfully completing her training contract at the firm. Lisa regularly attends both the police station and the magistrates court to represent clients for a wide range of offences.

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Tom McIntosh

Trainee Solicitor

Tom joined Breydons in 2023 after working for many years as a Barristers Clerk and is currently undergoing his Training Contract at Breydons. Tom qualified as an Accredited Police Station Representative in 2024 and regularly attends the police station to advise clients on a vast range of matters. Tom also assists with the preparation of Crown Court matters.

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James Harding

Trainee Solicitor

James joined the team in 2024 after relocating to Norfolk, previously working as a case worker and accredited police station representative at another criminal law firm. James is currently undertaking his Training Contract at Breydons and is due to qualify in 2026. James often attends the police station to advise and assist clients as well as assisting in the preparation of magistrates and crown court cases to trial.

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Sadie Feltham

Senior Legal Assistant

Sadie joined the firm in 2021 and has many years of experience of working in criminal law. Sadie supports our fee earners on a daily basis and is on hand to assist with any new and general enquiries.

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Adam Johnson

Legal Assistant

Adam joined Breydons in 2023 and has a keen interest in criminal law. Adam supports our fee earners on a daily basis and is available to assist with any new and general enquiries.

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Emma Muirhead

Legal Assistant

Emma joined the team in 2025 and has many years of experience working in administration. Emma has a keen interest in criminal law and is on hand to assist with any new and general enquires.

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Jacki Milbank

Legal Assistant

Jacki recently joined the firm in 2025 as a legal assistant. Jacki has a vast amount of experience in administration, previously working at the Visitor Centre at HMP Norwich for 15 years. Jacki is available to assist with any new and general enquiries.

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