The Team

At Browns Solicitors, our team is at the heart of everything we do. With a wealth of experience and a client-focused approach, our dedicated solicitors and support staff work together to provide expert legal advice tailored to your needs.

Jane Lodeto

Solicitor and Director

Jane Lodeto qualified as a solicitor in 2003 following a Law Degree at the University of East Anglia and a Legal Practice Course with the College of Law. She has specialised in Family Law and Wills and Probate since qualification. She is a member of Resolution and is keen to ensure that family matters are settled with as little acrimony as possible. Jane is also skilled in advising on the preparation of Wills and winding up of estates after death with particular consideration for providing for the care of children and giving advice regarding cohabitees and Inheritance Tax. Jane updates her knowledge continuously by completing professional development courses and by subscribing to numerous legal journals and websites.

Jane also volunteers at Havens Hospices to give training to their staff on the legal aspects for people at the end of their life. As a mother of a secondary school age child, Jane has a strong empathy with her clients going through family breakdown or loss, and planning for the future.

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Jane gave us excellent guidance and advice and her experience gave us confidence in the decisions we have made.

Thank you so much for your friendly and expert help!…the advice given was excellent.

We felt relaxed and very confident with the answers to any questions that were asked…

You dealt with my mums Will, Power of Attorney, Probate, our Wills and the selling of mum’s house. All very well dealt with. The service was quick, friendly and professional. Just can not fault you.

We found Browns very efficient and Jane Lodeto explained everything very clearly and concisely and the fee charged was excellent value for money.

Jane gave us excellent guidance and advice and her experience gave us confidence in the decisions we have made.

Jane Lodeto was very knowledgeable, efficient, patient and was able to explain things simply. We had complete trust in her. We are extremely happy with the service given and all staff have been courteous and helpful throughout. We would be pleased if you would pass on our thanks to your staff who have always been very helpful and courteous when we have spoken to them. Many thanks once again and our best wishes to you and your family and also for the future success of your company.

From the first phone call to your receptionist to our meetings with Jane and Hazel everything was explained in plain English and we were very happy with the speed of completing our legal business with Browns Solicitors.

Knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, good personal skills and good value for money. Would highly recommend Jane’s services. The whole experience was extremely professional.

Jane made a difficult process comfortable for us and made us think things through very well. Thank you.

Everyone was professional, helpful, kind and welcoming. Any questions I had were always answered promptly, nothing was too much trouble. I felt well supported throughout a difficult time by Jane and the team, I always felt reassured with the compassionate and practical advice I was given at all stages.

Hazel Oluwadare

Solicitor

Hazel Oluwadare joined the firm in October 2022 as a Trainee Solicitor. She completed her Law Degree and Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University and thereafter worked as a paralegal for a boutique firm in London and a construction company in Bath.

Hazel qualified as a solicitor in October 2024 and specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate. Hazel enjoys working with people to solve problems and enjoys face to face client contact. Hazel is keen to provide transparent and clear advice and offers continuous support to clients who have experienced a loss or putting their affairs in order.

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Hazel was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We were given sound information and advice which helped us make informed decisions. Your young lady receptionist [Daizie] was most helpful and polite at all times. Overall a pleasant experience and we were totally satisfied with the outcome on all levels.

Thorough, patient and clear explanation of all matters by both Jane and Hazel. Daizie and Aimee pleasant at reception.

I could not have asked for a better service from Hazel and all the other staff.

Hazel was courteous, friendly and professional. The work was completed in a timely and efficient manner.

I was very happy with the service because of the professional way i was dealt with. A big thank you to Hazel Oluwadare for her help.

Daizie Brazier

Paralegal

Daizie supports Jane Lodeto in our Family department and is currently undertaking the SQE Qualifications to be a Family Solicitor. Daizie also supports Hazel Oluwadare in the Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney department. She joined the firm in 2023. Daizie studied law at Brighton university, graduating with an 2:1 LLB as well as a master’s module in Family Law from University of Law. She is a great asset to the team providing a kind, friendly and empathetic approach for all of our clients and is happy to help with any questions you may have.

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Thorough, patient and clear explanation of all matters by both Jane and Hazel. Daizie and Aimee pleasant at reception.

Understanding and friendly staff who made me feel at ease. Gave good advice and support.

Hazel and Daizie were very professional, explained things clearly and also a home visit.

Jessica Webster

Legal Secretary & Vulnerable Client Officer

Jessica is our senior member of the support team working in both the Family and Wills and Probate departments. She has worked with us since 2015 and has gained a thorough knowledge of the legal procedures so she can help our clients. She has gained an NVQ in Business and Administration.

As Vulnerable Client Officer, Jessica’s aim is to ensure that our services are accessible to everyone, including the elderly, those with physical or mental disabilities and the bereaved.

jwebster@brownssolicitors.com

Particularly liked dealing with Jessica. Very personable young lady.

Got in contact straight away with no issues. Very quick to answer any questions we had and always kept us up to date. So easy to deal with and such welcoming and reasuring people! Jessica was so helpful throughout our process and put our minds at ease the whole time. Already recommended to several people!

Thank you Jessica, Jane and the team at Browns for bringing this to a satisfactory conclusion.

Happy with service and contact. Jessica has a lovely calm manner.

Thank you for all your help Jessica. It was a stressful process but your confident efficiency and calm approach really helped.

Aimee Butler

Office Manager

Aimee is based on our reception and will often be the first person you meet or speak to. She can assist you in making appointments, taking payments, and updating you on the progress of some matters. Aimee will also be the first port of call for matters regarding Office Administration and events and Charity Fundraising.

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May I take this opportunity to thank both Jane and Jessica for your help and support through a tough two years. It was some comfort knowing the legal side of things were in capable hands and being dealt with competently and promptly. I would also like to thank Aimee who was always pleasant to talk to.

Jessica and Daizie were polite and friendly and Jessica was very prompt and efficient with her email replying. Hazel and Jane are perfect, efficient, professional and knowledgeable. Nothing to be improved. Just perfect. ‘why change a working clock’.

Just to say what lovely people you all are at Browns. I was welcomed by a nice pleasant young lady and the lady solicitor I saw was so nice too. You are a great down to earth company of solicitors, all know your stuff and it was a pleasure to come to your offices. I would rate you a 10 out of 10.

Jasmine Neville

Apprentice

Jasmine started with us as an apprentice in September 2025 and is currently studying for her NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, aiming to build a career as a legal secretary.

She has A-Levels in History and Law and has completed her Duke of Edinburgh Silver award, gaining valuable experience in problem-solving, communication and teamwork.

She will be supporting the whole team while she studies and will often be the first voice you hear when calling the office.

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