Who are we?
About us
With our office in Stony Stratford we work with businesses and individuals across Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, taking on problems, fighting corners and delivering winning solutions.
But less about our background, and more about what we can do for you.
How are we different?
Why choose us over a larger, city firm?
We’ve got clout
Our team might be small, but our experience certainly isn’t. We’ve worked in large, small, city and in-house practices, and we partner with a barristers chamber in London to bring you the ultimate legal team.Nothing fazes us
We’re the best at what we do, and our extensive experience means that we’ve seen it all. No matter what problem, dream or adventure you come to us with, we can help.We’re fair
We don’t have billing targets, and we certainly don’t bill big for small tasks. Instead, we’re reasonable with fees and fair about our time so you get the best value and experience for your money.We’re people people
We get to know you so you feel comfortable being open and honest with us. It’s what drives the best results.We want your problems
We take the weight off of your shoulders by taking your problems on and coming back with practical and actionable solutions.We’ve got your back
some clients describe us as their armour, while others describe us as their team. Either way, we’re with you every step of the way.No one wants to use a lawyer, but when you need to, you’ll know who to pick up the phone to.
Contact us:
01908 410 844
mail@macintyrelaw.co.uk
How we work
We’re a tech-fuelled law firm, meaning that wherever you are, we are.
We offer fixed fee, traditional hourly rates and pay as you go fee structures, depending on your matter. Or, if you’re simply seeking advice on the merit of your case before taking it forward, we offer a fixed fee consultation.
And we get to know each and everyone one of you – no matter how big or small your problem is.
Fixed fee consultations
Whatever your legal needs, we’ve got the people, expertise and edge to deliver the winning result.
Meet the team
We’re a small but specialist team.
Rachael MacIntyre LL.B (Hons)
Managing Director / Solicitor
Year of Admission: 2004
Areas of Specialism:
Commercial, Litigation, Employment Law
Memberships & other Appointments:
Member of the Employment Lawyers Association;
Governor of a Primary School in Buckinghamshire
Rachael is our managing director and set up MacIntyre Law in 2009.
Rachael has always combined litigation and employment law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2004.
Rachael’s clients vary from individuals, SMEs, Trust Incorporations and Schools. Being a Governor of a School enables Rachael to fully understand the problems Schools face making her advice invaluable.
Rachael covers all aspects of employment law with work varying from advice through to full conduct of contentious employment tribunal proceedings.
Litigation work generally covers contract disputes and property (commercial, residential and Landlord/Tenant) disputes, sale/supply of goods and services, and contentious probate matters.
Rachael accepts work from advice through to taking conduct of contentious proceedings in the County Court / High Court.
Rachael carries out all types of commercial work including drafting and review work such as Terms of Business, all types of contracts, Settlement Agreements, Shareholders Agreements and other business agreements.
Elaine Foster F.CILEx
Director / Chartered Legal Executive
Year of Admission: 2005
Areas of Specialism:
Family Law
Memberships & other Appointments:
- Resolution
Elaine is an experienced and accomplished family lawyer who has worked in the field of family law since 1997. Her career development took her from being the secretary to the managing partner of a prestigious boutique family law firm in London through to becoming a qualified lawyer in her own right. This career path allowed Elaine to gain a deep understanding of family law from all angles, from the practicalities of the administration of a case though to the complexities of law in dealing with a full range of family law matters.
Elaine advises on all areas of private family law to include:
Divorce, dissolution and separation
Financial and property matters
Arrangements for the children
Domestic abuse
Family business and pensions on divorce
Leave to Remove applications
Pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements;
Unmarried couples
Elaine has advised clients across the full spectrum of family law matters, from the “every day” divorce to representing high profile clients at the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Elaine’s clients describe her as “a strong force to be reckoned with”, and as bringing “an emotionally intelligent, sensitive but clear minded approach”.
It has always been Elaine’s aim to bring high quality legal advice to those who need it most, and as such she has developed a Pay As You Go service which helps clients who choose to self represent. This is done by offering solid legal advice in the background whilst the client retains full control of the purse strings.
Elaine is a long term and committed member of Resolution (www.resolution.co.uk) which promotes a constructive approach to family matters.
Simon Stone BA (Hons)
Director / Solicitor
Year of Admission: 1985
Areas of Specialism:
Property, Commercial & Residential; Wills; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Estate Planning & Protection; Business.
Memberships & other Appointments:
Simon is accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly;
Past President of the Berks, Bucks and Oxfordshire Law Society BB&O);
Past President of the Milton Keynes Law Society;
Honorary Secretary to the BB&O; and
National Tutor for Propertymark (National Assoc. of Estate Agents).
Simon grew-up in Swansea and after University in Kent and Law School in Guildford, started practice in the Cardiff area before moving to a Milton Keynes and National firm. He then entered commerce and was General Counsel to an Insurance Company dealing in Title Insurance and a Legal Director in a national conveyancing organisation.
Simon returned to private practice in 2008 and founded a new firm and joined MacIntyre Law in 2020.
Simon is also a trainer having taught property law and conveyancing to lawyers in India and in the UK to Estate Agents as part of their professional development.
Married to a scientist and with two sons apart from spending as much time as possible with the family his hobbies are rugby, golf, a boxer dog, travel and doing absolutely nothing.
Gemma Noble BA (Hons)
Consultant Solicitor
Year of Admission: 2006
Areas of Specialism:
Residential Property: Buying, Selling (Freehold & Leasehold), Equity Release, Shared Ownership, Development, Transfer of Equity, Remortages
Memberships & other Appointments:
Law Society
After training in a small traditional high street firm Gemma moved onto working in various sized firms at each stage of her career. Gemma ran a satellite office for a medium sized regional firm and has worked for one of the largest conveyancing firms in the country.
Having experience of both small and large scale conveyancing allows Gemma to take the best from both worlds to offer a premium service that is personalised to her clients.
Emily Izzo (LL.B (Hons)
Solicitor
Year of Admission: 2017
Areas of Specialism:
Private Client, Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration.
Memberships & Other Appointments:
Law Society
Victoria Walsh
PA to Rachael MacIntyre
Prior to joining MacIntyre Law, Victoria worked in Customer Services for 12 years and obtained an NVQ in Administration and Customer Services.
Victoria is the super organiser and excellent at diary and case management. As Victoria is PA to the Managing Director, she not only has to keep Rachael and her client caseload organised – she has to keep the firm organised too, in every aspect!
Victoria has always had an interest in Law and joined MacIntyre Law in August 2018 after she had her daughter.
Alexandra Gordon
Legal Secretary to Elaine Foster
Alexandra has worked in law for over 18 years having previously worked at Heathrow Airport for SAS. Most recently, Alexandra spent 10 years within Employment Law and since joining MacIntyre Law she has worked within the Property Team but is now supporting Elaine Foster in Family Law.
Deborah Colvill
Senior Legal Assistant to Simon Stone
Deborah has worked in support and managerial roles, primarily within residential conveyancing but also commercial property, for the last 35 years. She holds a wealth of experience but especially relating to Land Registry matters having managed a post-completions team at a previous firm and holds a Certificate in Land Registry Law and Practice for which she received a distinction.
Outside of the office Deborah enjoys going to the gym, watching live music and spending time with family and friends.
Sarah Sharpe
Accounts Executive
Sarah has been working in legal accounts for over 30 years. Sarah started her accounts journey in law in 1990 with 2 previous law firms before joining MacIntyre Law in 2020.
Sarah has a wealth of experience in dealing with client money and is meticulous in her work.
Sarah has two boys and love spending time with family and friends.
Most of my summer weekends are spent with the family showing off their classic cars with their like-minded friends.