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Aberdeen
Craig Falconer
Craig was born and brought up in Aberdeen before moving to Edinburgh to complete a civil engineering degree at Heriot Watt University. Upon graduation, he returned north to undertake an accelerated postgraduate law degree and Diploma in Legal Practice at Aberdeen University. More recently, Craig completed his traineeship with a Dundee based law firm before joining the firm’s commercial property team in early 2009.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys squash, swimming, mountainbiking and skiing. As an avid follower of motorsport, Craig often attends motoring events both in the UK and abroad.
Jennifer Cham
Jennifer was born and educated in Aberdeen. She gained her law degree in 2002 followed by a Diploma in Legal Practice in 2003 at the University of Aberdeen. Jennifer trained purely in commercial law and gained post qualifying experience in corporate and commercial law before joining the firm in 2007. Jennifer assists Sheila Ritchie with corporate, commercial and immigration matters. She is fluent in Cantonese and her hobbies include shopping, shopping and more shopping!
Turriff
Callum Scott
Callum was born in Aberdeen, but raised in and around Banff. He was educated at King Edward Primary School and Banff Academy. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 2009 with LLB (Hons), before continuing his studies at the University where he completed his Diploma in Legal Practice in 2010.
Callum joined the firm in 2010, and is currently a trainee solicitor in our Turriff office where he is gaining experience in a variety of legal practice.
Away from the office, Callum is a keen rugby player and takes to the field weekly for a local team. He also enjoys the gym, hiking, snowboarding, playing music and is a self-confessed ‘history geek’.
Banff
Derek Caseby
A native of Aberdeen, Derek was educated at Robert Gordon's College and Aberdeen University joining Alexander George & Co as a trainee solicitor in 1985. He stayed on after qualification eventually becoming resident solicitor at Alexander George's Banff office when this opened in 1995. Derek is mainly a conveyancing solicitor but also handles a variety of other non court related work. Away from the office his interests range from travel to 19th century French litterature to searching for bargains on e-bay.
Edward Acton
Qualified as a Solicitor in 1971 and moved to Macduff to work for Alexander George & Co., in 1974.
Interests include -
Current affairs, Commercial Sea Fishing, attempts to master Gaelic have so far proved unsuccessful!
Calum Slessor
Calum was born in Aberdeen, but was largely raised in Banff. He attended at Banff Primary School and Banff Academy. He went on to study law at the University of Aberdeen where he attained his LLB (Hons) and later went on to complete his Diploma in Legal Practice.
Calum joined the firm in 2011, and is currently serving his time as a trainee solicitor in our Banff office, trading as Alexander George & Co.
In his spare time Calum enjoys socialising with friends, and whenever possible likes to travel.
Buckie
Suzanne Ward
Suzanne was born locally and educated at Banff Academy. She went on to study at the Robert Gordon University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree followed by a Law degree and post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice both from the University of Aberdeen. After her traineeship in Turriff and Banff she qualified as a Solicitor in 2005. Suzanne assists in the day-to-day running of our Buckie office, trading as Alexander George & Co. She specialises in conveyancing, executries, will and general chamber work. A career woman with a young family, Suzanne spends her spare time keeping the family home in order and being a mum.
Christina Matthews
Born and bred in the Howe o’ Auchterless, Christina was educated at Auchterless Primary School and Turriff Academy. She graduated from the University of Dundee in 2006 with LLB (Hons) in Scots Law and in 2007 completed her Diploma in Legal Practice, again at Dundee University. She joined the firm in 2007 as a trainee in the Buckie Office. Now fully qualified, she undertakes legal work in a variety of fields. In her spare time, Christina enjoys keeping fit (well, trying to!) by participating in Aqua Aerobic classes and attending the gym, hanging out with her friends and shopping especially for shoes!! She is also a keen supporter of the Scotland Rugby Team regardless of their results.
George Wilson
George was born in Kilmarnock and educated at St. Joseph's Academy. He then attended Glasgow University where he gained his Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree. He carried out his training with a Firm of Solicitors in Kilmarnock and qualified in 1979. In 1981 George moved north to Buckie were he joined the firm of Alexander George & Co. Three years later saw him become a director in the firm until the take over in November, 2006. George continues to work in the Buckie office on a part-time basis.
George is an enthusiastic angler and enjoys his fishing on the Spey and at the local fisheries.
