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Jack joined Bermans in September 2024 and is a solicitor in our litigation team based in Manchester.
He works on a wide range of commercial litigation and property matters and works with a variety of companies and business owners.
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PartnerMike joined Bermans in 2025 as a Partner in our Litigation team based in Manchester, with over 15 years litigation and dispute resolution experience.
Prior to starting his career in law in 2007, Mike spent 20 years in the shipping and logistics industry – in commercial and operational management roles – experience that has helped form his business orientated approach.
Mike advises owner-managed businesses, small and medium-sized business enterprises, property developers, secured lenders, professional practices and individuals.
His specialist practice areas are contract disputes, professional negligence, acting on behalf of secured lenders, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction disputes, various intellectual property related matters and contested probate.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys exploring the outdoors be it running, hiking or cycling and gardening.
Mike is a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 directory 2024 and a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
E: Mike.carter@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 388 8563
AssociateAdam joined Bermans in January 2025 and is an Associate in our ABL Recoveries team based in Manchester.
Adam is a recoveries specialist who qualified as a Solicitor in 2020. His focus has been recoveries and enforcement since completing his LPC in 2018.
He balances his legal knowledge and litigation experience with a commercial approach to secure the best outcome for clients.
Outside of work Adam enjoys caravanning and returning to Anglesey where he grew up.
E: Adam.Tiesteel@bermans.co.uk
T: 0161 388 5658
Senior AssociateJobeth joined Bermans in January 2025 and is a Senior Associate in the Private Client Department; having moved from a firm in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Jobeth completed her LLB Law Degree in 2010 at City, University of London, followed by a Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham; before completing her Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Manchester.
Continue ReadingAt Bermans, we understand that facing employment law issues can be challenging and stressful. Our dedicated team of expert employment law solicitors is here to support you through a variety of employment-related issues, ensuring that your rights are protected and your concerns are addressed with the utmost professionalism and care.
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Usha qualified as 
a solicitor in 2000 and joined Bermans in December 2024 as a Partner in our Commercial Property Team.
Usha graduated with a pure LLB Honours law degree in Liverpool and subsequently undertook the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Chester. Prior to joining Bermans Usha has previously worked in a large international law firm and subsequently a large northern based firm.
Currently Usha has a focus on :
A member of the Liverpool Law Society Equality Diversity & Inclusion Committee, sitting on the Cheshire and Merseyside Legal Diversity Group and leading her previous firms REACH Group (“Race Equality and Cultural Heritage”), Usha takes a keen interest improving diversity in law firms through access, recruitment and progression. She was named as a finalist in the 2023 Northern Power Women awards in the “Agent of Change” category.
Alongside her day job Usha is a keen chef and specialises in cooking Rajasthani recipes, handed down from her family.
Usha is recognised as a ‘Leading Associate’ by the Legal 500 (2025 edition) which notes Usha as a key name in Commercial Property in the Liverpool City Region.
Kieran is a Solicitor in our Debt Collection and Litigation teams based in Liverpool.
He works on a wide range of commercial litigation matters and works with a variety of companies and business owners.
Kieran studied Law at Liverpool John Moores for both his undergrad degree and his LPC/Masters.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and is a Everton FC fan. He also enjoys watching films and TV series.
E: kieran.williams@bermans.co.uk
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Matt joined Bermans in October 2024 and is a Paralegal in our ABL team based in Manchester.
His areas of expertise include asset finance, invoice finance and corporate finance.
Matt completed his Masters in Law degree and LPC at Northumbria University.
Outside of work Matt is an avid football player and a big Man United supporter.
T: 01613832131
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