WHLS OFFICERS

WHLS OFFICERS

Nicola Wainwright President

Nicola Wainwright is a specialist clinical negligence solicitor with more than 20 years’ experience. She is a Partner and Head of Clinical Negligence-London at JMW Solicitors LLP. Nicola specialises exclusively in clinical negligence claims for patients arising from medical treatment that has gone wrong, or from a failure to provide medical treatment. She has expertise in a wide range of claims, but particularly those that are complex or that result in severe, life changing injuries.

Nicola has been ranked in Chambers & Partners legal directory for 14 years and has been described as a ‘highly experienced lawyer who achieves great results’ for clients. Clients describe her as ‘incredibly empathetic and understanding’ and as ‘having great communication skills’. Nicola qualified as a solicitor in 1997 after training with Pictons. She specialised in personal injury and clinical negligence at Davies & Partners, Birmingham before joining Leigh Day in 2000, since when she has specialised exclusively in clinical negligence. She was at Leigh Day for 20 years before joining JMW.

Nicola is a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Panel and an Association of Personal Injury (APIL) Senior Litigator. Nicola sits on the Westminster & Holborn Law Society CSR and Pro-Bono Committee. She is also a member of FOCIS (Forum of Complex Injury Solicitors), and the Association of Women Solicitors, London (AWSL).

Suzanna Eames Deputy Vice President

Suzanne is an Associate at Farrer & Co specialising in a broad range of private family law matters, including divorce, complex financial remedy cases, children matters, financial claims to support a child, jurisdictional disputes and pre-nuptial agreements. Suzanna was previously DVP of WHLS in 2020/2021 and is looking forward to getting stuck back into the Society again. In 2021 – 2022, Suzanna was the Chair of the Junior Lawyers Division of the Law Society.

Amanda Lathia Co-Deputy Vice President

Amanda is an Associate at TWM Solicitors specialising in commercial and company law matters. In 2012, she decided to study law (Graduate Diploma of Law and the LPC) part-time to fit in around her two young children and qualified as a solicitor in 2018. On qualification, Amanda joined a firm in Lincoln’s Inn and became a member of WHLS. She immediately joined the JLD committee and was co-Chair of the JLD from 2022 to 2024. In her spare time, Amanda is a keen musician, is currently learning the bass guitar and performing with a band.

Aneesha Bhunjuna Co-Deputy Vice President

As the newly-appointed co-Deputy Vice President of the Westminster & Holborn Law Society (co-DVP), I am honoured to bring my experience and passion to this exciting role, working alongside Amanda Lathia, also co-DVP. With so much important work ahead, I am eager to contribute to the Society’s mission of supporting the legal profession and fostering innovation and inclusivity.

In my practice as a digital dispute resolution specialist, I assist in resolving disputes both in England and Wales and internationally, specialising in contested wills, probate, property, faith and estate planning. My passion for mediation and conflict resolution underpins my work, and I am dedicated to helping parties find constructive solutions to complex challenges. I also focus on advancing critical areas such as AI regulation and women’s rights in the judiciary, advocating for ethical practices and greater equity in the legal system.

I am excited to channel this expertise into my work with the WHLS, supporting its members and the wider legal community as we navigate an evolving landscape. My guiding principle, “engage, innovate, and empower,” aligns closely with the Society’s values, and I look forward to collaborating with colleagues to drive meaningful progress over the next year.

Kene Onyeka Allison Editor in Chief

Kene is an in-house solicitor at Mizuho International plc, a Japanese investment bank. She is dual-qualified in England & Wales and Nigeria. Her areas of specialisation are Debt Capital Markets and Derivatives. She volunteers in different capacities with different organisations with the aim of improving ethnic and minority diversity.

Anita Winsome Co-Editor in Chief

Anita is an LLM student specialising in Comparative & International Dispute Resolution at Queen Mary University of London. Her interests include domestic & international arbitration, competition law and intellectual property rights. She is a qualified lawyer in India and is a licensed member of the Bar Council. Her favourite pastime activity includes exploring the beautiful cafes, museums or the parks at South Kensington.

Philip Henson Immediate Past President

Philip Henson is a Council Member of the Law Society of England and Wales.Outside of a busy work and active family life, Phil also produces award winning short films. He has recently finished a script for a dark comedy called Viking Funeral which is in pre-production. He is also a jury member of the British Short Film awards, and is also developing several children’s story books which are at various stages of development.

WHLS EDITORIAL TEAM

Kene Onyeka Allison

Kene is an in-house solicitor at Mizuho International plc, a Japanese investment bank. She is dual-qualified in England & Wales and Nigeria. Her areas of specialisation are Debt Capital Markets and Derivatives. She volunteers in different capacities with different organisations with the aim of improving ethnic and minority diversity.

Sarah Bradd

Sarah is a current trainee at Charles Russell Speechlys and has been a member of CWHLS since 2019. She enjoys contributing to the Central London Lawyer magazine and assisting the editorial team. In her free time, Sarah enjoys going on holiday to explore new places, eating at restaurants and watching films at the cinema.

Anamitra Mukhopadhyay

Anamitra is a solicitor who deals with commercial litigation and IP matters. Anamitra advises clients across various sectors on a variety of matters including IP infringement issues, contractual breaches and civil fraud. Prior to entering the world of law, Anamitra completed a History degree and has a passion for the subject. Aside from History, Anamitra’s other love in life is music. She is a keen singer and enjoys performing.

Anita Winsome

Anita is an LLM student specialising in Comparative & International Dispute Resolution at Queen Mary University of London. Her interests include domestic & international arbitration, competition law and intellectual property rights. She is a qualified lawyer in India and is a licensed member of the Bar Council. Her favourite pastime activity includes exploring the beautiful cafes, museums or the parks at South Kensington.

Emma Webb

Emma is a recent first class LLB graduate. Emma is embarking on a career in the legal and media industry. Currently, she serves as the Senior Manager of Press and Programmes at Small Business Britain and an Editorial Assistant for Legal Women magazine where she combines her passion for law and her talent for communication.