SE-Solicitors is Oxford’s expert law firm and is recognised as Top Tier in the Legal 500. From their Oxford office, they empower individuals and businesses to realise their future. As one of the leading law firms in the heart of England, our Oxford solicitors are proven specialists in supporting clients regionally and nationally to manage complex, multi-dimensional business and personal interests. Whether you’re navigating a critical business transaction, resolving a dispute, facing a separation or managing a complex estate, our team are firmly focused on supporting you to find the best way forward.
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Phone: +44-1865-561000
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Lawyers
James Macdonald
Practice Areas: James is an experienced Corporate & Commercial solicitor, advising on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. He acts for a diverse range of clients including national companies, SMEs, individual investors, as well as international companies and individuals based overseas. James specialises in domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions. He also regularly deals with business asset sales, corporate finance work, shareholders agreements, joint ventures, investment agreements and commercial contracts such as distribution agreements and agency agreements.
Languages: English, Portuguese
Office: SE-Solicitors – Banbury
Work Department: Corporate & Commercial
Phone: +44-1295-204138
Deborah Davies
Practice Areas: Deborah is a highly successful family lawyer, with over 27 years’ experience in divorce, finances and child law and a special interest in working with victims of domestic abuse. Deborah knows that she improves outcomes for clients by reducing conflict. She has delivered training on domestic abuse to other solicitors. She conducts much of her own advocacy and knows that client’s welcome continuity of advice.
Languages: English.
Office: Spratt Endicott – Bicester
Work Department: Family
Member: Legal 500 Leading Partner 2025, Resolution Accredited
Phone: +44-1869-222310
Anis Waiz
Practice Areas: Anis has over 24 years’ experience in Banking and Finance Litigation. He acts for several national secondary lenders including Asset finance companies and factoring companies in the tracing and recovery of assets. Anis has particular expertise in asset finance fraud and urgent delivery up applications and claims against guarantors. He also has a wide range of financial litigation experience including acting for lenders in complex mortgage frauds and claims against professionals.
Languages: English
Office: SE-Solicitors – Banbury
Work Department: Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance
Education: Manchester Metropolitan University
Member: Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer 2025
Phone: +44-1295-252761
Carol Shaw
Practice Areas:With over 30 years’ experience in both Employment Law and Dispute Resolution, Carol advised on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law. She also litigates in the Civil Courts in connection with claims arising out of breach of confidentiality and restrictive covenants including injunctive work. She has experience of acting as supervising solicitor and submitting independent reports to the Court on Seize and Search Orders.
Languages: English
Office: SE-Solicitors – Banbury
Work Department: Employment
Education: University of Leicester (1986 LLB Hons); Law School, Chancery Lane
Member: Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer 2025, Employment Lawyers Association
Phone: +44-1295-204140





