Tracey Surman
Carmen Calvo-Couto
Krista McKerrell
“I currently manage the firm’s central
property team at Lewes that comprises
four fee earners and support staff. Prior
to joining the firm I practised as a
residential conveyancer for a period
of some 20 years at several local law
firms ranging from small high street to
regional; this included managing various
residential property teams and assisted
with the training of trainee solicitors.
“I am a dual-qualified solicitor in England
and Wales, as well as a Spanish lawyer
(abogado). I moved to the UK in 1998 and
studied a Masters Degree in International
Commercial Law at the University of
Sussex.
“I am a ‘converter’ to law. My
undergraduate degree gained in
2003 was in Social Anthropology and
International Development. Having
worked in the public sector as a graduate
I became interested in statutory law
and Westminster decision-making – so
much so that I decided to study law and
redirect my career.
I enjoy making the often daunting
prospect of moving house straight
forward and believe that good
communication is absolutely essential to
any property transaction and, as such,
place great emphasis on keeping both
clients and estate agents fully updated
throughout and I work hard to ensure
that each and every transaction moves
as smoothly as possible.
I share my life with my partner and three
collie dogs. In my spare time I have a
passion for all things creative and I’m a
keen illustrator (particularly caricatures!!)