Steve has worked in the company formation and company law industry for over 30 years. He had previously worked for Jordans Limited and London Law Service before joining with his business partner Graham Stephens in 1994 to establish First Corporate Law Services. In 2009, Steve helped establish the FirstOrder secretarial software system. Steve specialises in share restructures, purchase and reduction of share capital, plus many more company law and secretarial services. Outside of work, Steve is involved with local Bristol theatre as a director and actor, and is a director of Tworx Productions Ltd, a production company investing in West End and Broadway shows. Email: steve@fcls.co.uk
Paul has vast experience and knowledge in company formations and secretarial services, previously working for Jordans for over 10 years before joining the company in 2011. Paul has established an excellent working relationship with FirstOrder clients providing tutorials and ongoing support. This has made the FirstOrder secretarial system one of the market leaders. In his spare time, he is a keen golfer and follower of his favourite football team Bristol City. Email: paul@fcls.co.uk
Adrian joined First Corporate having spent over 18 years within the corporate sector, specialising in IT project management & business analysis, particularly web based company formation websites and secretarial software to ensure they were kept fully in line with company legislation. Adrian supports and promotes all aspects of First Corporate Law Services. In his spare time Adrian enjoys middle distance running and like Paul, supporting his local football team Bristol City. Email: adrian@fcls.co.uk
A Solicitor and Affiliate Member of ICSA, Pauline has substantial experience of Companies Act compliance, and company secretarial work for trading, charitable and not-for-profit companies and organisations. Pauline has vast experience on a range of corporate transactions, as well as researching, assessing, and reporting on the practical implications of legislation and regulations. Pauline has written information sheets and briefing papers for internal and external use and has assisted with amending and updating ICSA checklists. Email: pauline@fcls.co.uk
LLoyd joined the team in 2005 and is the Cardiff Office Manager. In addition to this, Lloyd provides advice on company formations, company searches and account queries. Email: lloyd@fcls.co.uk
Chloe joined the team in 2020, with the aim of expanding the secretarial department. As Corporate Law Manager, Chloe manages the secretarial team. Her role covers all aspects of secretarial work, as well as corporate law services, such as share restructures and purchase of own shares. Prior to her role as Corporate Law Manager at First Corporate Law Services, Chloe obtained a law degree and a masters in Business and Law. For the last 6 years, she has specialised in corporate governance and secretarial services. Email: chloe@fcls.co.uk
Dawn has over 20 years in the company secretarial industry and holds a CLT Specialist Paralegal Qualification in company law, where she obtained a distinction. Dawn currently works in the company secretarial team where she also assists with share restructures. Email: dawn@fcls.co.uk
Having left a career in teaching, Sam joined First Corporate Law Services in 2020. Sam works with our clients to assist with all of their secretarial needs, including all aspects of confirmation statements, dividends, share transfers, and allotments, plus many other company law and secretarial services. In her spare time, Sam enjoys live music, being outdoors and spending quality time with her family. Email: sam@fcls.co.uk
Emma joined the team in 2015 to expand our growing company law business and is based in the Bristol office. Emma provides technical and administrative support in this very busy department. Email: emma@fcls.co.uk
Franchesca joined the team in 2019. Following a successful year gaining experience and building her knowledge, Franchesca now focuses on company formations. Fran also carries out our due diligence checks ensuring we are compliant with the anti-money regulations 2017. Email: fran@fcls.co.uk
Helen joined the team in 1994 shortly after we first started as a business. She is based in Cardiff and is our most experienced member of the team. She provides advice and assistance on any aspect of credit control and associated work. Email: helen@fcls.co.uk
Katharine brings a wealth of technical administration experience to First Corporate. Katharine can provide help and support on all aspects of company formations to ensure your company is incorporated swiftly and most importantly correctly. Katharine enjoys the theatre (like most of our employees!) and is a keen runner having recently completed her first half marathon. Email: katharine@fcls.co.uk
Hayley joined the team in 2021 as a Company Formation Advisor. Based in Bristol, Hayley deals in the processing of orders in the company formation section. Hayley provides advice and assistance on company formations. In her spare time, Hayley enjoys cycling, the theatre, and collecting wine. Email: hayley@fcls.co.uk
Ben joined First Corporate in 2021. Ben is part of the company formations team. He ensures clients' companies are incorporated swiftly, as well as providing advice for new clients wishing to set up companies. In his spare time, Ben enjoys watching football. He supports Arsenal and Bristol City. Email: ben@fcls.co.uk
Elana joined the team in 2021. Elana carries out due diligence checks, ensuring First Corporate is compliant with the anti-money regulations 2017. Elana also takes care of the secretarial mail forwarding and sends out company formations post. In Elana’s spare time, she enjoys riding her horses. Email: elana@fcls.co.uk