Director

Terence Willey Sol. LC.

Terence Willey joined the legal profession in 1966 specialising in Property, Wills and Probate. He qualified as a Specialist Lawyer in 1986 and was granted a Licence to Practice in 1987 and appointed a Commissioner for Oaths. He was appointed to the first shadow Council of Licensed Conveyancers in 1987 by the former Lord Chancellor Lord MacKay of Clashfern and thereafter nationally elected to serve a further nine consecutive years serving as the Council's Chairman of Education and Training and appointed as a standing member of the Discipline and Appeals Court committee. Also appointed as Chairman of the Wills and Probate working committee in respect of this further specialisation and involved with the preparation of an Ombudsman Scheme for consideration by the Lord Chancellor's Department dealing with future proposed regulation of Probate practice. He is a specialist Property and Probate Lawyer by qualification and a Consultant of the Practice. He also writes law and travel articles for the local publication Island Life. Phone: +44(0)1983-811222

Director

Mark Andrew Willey BA (Hons) Solicitor

Mark studied Criminology at Middlesex University before completing his Postgraduate Diploma in Law at the University of East Anglia. He qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and worked at Edward Hayes Solicitors in its Fleet Street office in London. Mark returned to the Isle of Wight in 2008 and joined the family practice. He is responsible for management and compliance across the firm and supervises both the conveyancing and private client departments. Mark is a solicitor and holds a licence from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) for conveyancing and private client services. He is also a board member of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC), where he supports the development of professional standards and helps represent the interests of practitioners and clients across the profession. Mark also holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation. Email Mark Willey at Mark.willey@terencewilley.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-611888

Wills and Probate

Anthony Freelove T.E.P.

Anthony joined the legal profession in 1994 from a Banking and Accountancy background and is very experienced in tax and accounting matters. He is a Trust and Estate Practitioner by qualification and is STEP qualified. He specialises in Wills, Trusts and Probate and currently manages in the private client department in the Ryde office. Email Anthony Freelove at Anthony.freelove@willeylaw.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-611888

Conveyancing Consultant

Mark Buttery Assoc. Inst. L. Ex.

Mark has been a member of the legal profession since he left school. He joined the Practice in 2016. After an initial spell as a Litigator, Mark moved into and specialised in Residential Conveyancing and now has almost 40 years experience in all aspects of residential property matters. Mark is an Associate of the Institute of Legal Executives and was born and grew up on the Island. It is this invaluable wealth of professional experience and local knowledge that enables Mark to be the Practice’s Conveyancing Consultant. Email Mark Buttery at Mark.buttery@willeylaw.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-811222

Conveyancing

Debbie White

Debbie has been working within the Legal Profession for over 35 years and was one of the original staff members when the firm opened in 1992. Having practised in Ryde for over 20 years, she has extensive local knowledge and also acts for many mainland clients. Email Debbie White at Debbie.white@willeylaw.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-811222

Conveyancing

Ally Naylor

Ally has been working in the legal profession for 20 years and joined the firm in 2021. Ally works alongside Debbie and Mark in the conveyancing department. Email Ally Naylor at Ally.naylor@willeylaw.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-811222

Administration and Accounting

Vikki Henning

Vikki has been working within the legal profession for thirty years both as a conveyancing fee earner and in the Accounts Department of the Practice, she joined the Practice in 2006 and graduated as a Member of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2005. Vikki is Legal Cashier, Practice Administration Manager and deputy Money Laundering Officer. Email Vikki Henning at Vikki.henning@willeylaw.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-811222

Company Secretary

Alison Willey

Alison has been working within the legal profession in excess of fifteen years both in the capacity of general administration and secretarial assistance and now assists in the Department dealing with affairs of the elderly and Wills, Trusts and Probate. Alison is Terence Willey's wife and Company Secretary.

Administration and Accounting

Sarah Webb

Sarah has been working within the legal profession and within the Legal Accounts Departments for almost 30 years and was formerly Legal Cashier of the Practice before specialising in administration and accounting for our elderly clients. Sarah joined the Practice in 2002 and is deputy Legal Cashier. Email Sarah Webb at Sarah.webb@willeylaw.co.uk Phone: +44(0)1983-811222

Reception

Karen Hooker

Karen joined the firm in 2026 and provides reception cover across all three offices.

Filing Clerk

Ben Dollery

Ben joined the firm in 2025 and is responsible for organising the firm’s filing, helping the team locate documents quickly.

Support Team

Kelly Brown

Kelly joined the firm in 2024. She works primarily in the Property Department at the Ryde office and also provides occasional cover at the Bembridge office.

Support Team

Angela Coyne

Angela joined the firm in 1996 and is a highly experienced conveyancing secretary.

Support Team

Steph Walker

Steph joined the firm in 1998 and works in the Property Department. Her strong local knowledge means she knows many of the firm’s Ryde clients personally.

Support Team

Joy Howlett

Joy joined in 1993 as one of the firm’s original staff members. She brings extensive experience to the Property Department.

Support Team

Caroline Keen

Caroline joined the firm in 2021 and leads the Property Support Team. She is the team’s first point of contact for the latest updates on any file.

Support Team

Tasha Clements

Tasha joined the firm in 1994, shortly after turning 19. She brings extensive experience to the Private Client Department, with a particular focus on wills and powers of attorney.

Support Team

Lou Appleton

Lou joined the firm in 2006 and brings extensive experience across both property and private client work. Her principal focus is probate and estate administration, and she works from the Ryde and Bembridge offices.

Support Team

Tracy Smith

Tracy has been part of the firm since 1993 and brings her considerable experience to the Private Client Department.