Alex Holtum
I spent the first 15 years of my career practicing as a solicitor, working for Freshfields, Reed Smith and DLA Piper where I was a Dispute Resolution partner for 5 years. I founded ILFS (International Law Firm Solutions) in 2005. Since then I have worked with firms in over 100 jurisdictions, helping them fast track […]
Sue Cunliffe
I have been working with ILFS since it was established in 2005. As a Customer Relations Manager in the Directory Submissions Team I help our clients coordinate and file their submissions and ensure Legal Directory deadlines and prescribed formats are adhered to. I help manage the administration process, which varies greatly between Legal Directories, including […]
Penelope Fearn
As Operations Manager at ILFS, my role is to oversee and coordinate the Legal Directory submission process from start to finish, ensuring that every stage is completed as efficiently as possible. I organise workflow on a day to day basis, monitor directory deadlines, identify priorities and streamline processes to ensure that our service meets the […]
Karen Tomlinson
Karen Tomlinson works as both a director of ILFS and a member of the Accounts team. She is a graduate in Mathematics from Sheffield University. Prior to joining in ILFS Karen worked for HSBC.
Vikki Copeland
I joined ILFS in 2012 as a Client Relationship Manager for our Directory Submissions team. My role is to be the clients’ daily point of contact and to support them through the submissions process from beginning to end. From sending out information forms and drafts, to filing the completed submissions, I keep the clients informed […]
Lisa Bates
I joined ILFS in 2013 as Submissions Editor in the Directory Submissions Team. With a background as both a solicitor and lecturer in legal writing, I specialise in drafting Legal Directory submissions for law firms around the world. In my role as Directory Submissions Editor I work with our clients to help them prepare and […]
Alex Kaminsky
I have been working at ILFS since 2015 where I run the media buying and support service. With a background as a publisher, commissioning editor and marketeer I help our clients make the most effective use of their marketing budget through advice on their choice of purchase from the many legal media products available. This […]
Nick Palin
Nick Palin is a chartered accountant (FCA) with experience across all areas of financial control. Having trained with Price Waterhouse he then moved into Management Accounting roles with several companies and subsequently became Group Finance Director for a plc. Nick supports ILFS and other businesses in his capacity as an 8020 Finance Director.
Claire Bartfield
I joined ILFS after 9 years in private practice. I specialised in banking litigation including mortgage fraud and title rectification. My client base was large banks and former lending institutions. Later in my career I expanded my practice into general commercial litigation where I worked with smaller businesses and private clients. As a Directory Submissions […]
Angela Grunert
I joined ILFS as a Directory Submissions Editor in 2020. I draft Directory Submissions for Law Firms in jurisdictions all over the world. In my role I prepare Legal Directory submissions, drafting them to be concise, relevant and tailored specifically to the client’s objectives. I provide feedback to clients on how to improve their submissions, […]