Marketing
Alison Lawton
Head of Marketing and Communications
Alison Lawton
Head of Marketing and Communications
Alison joined Express Solicitors in July 2023 with an extensive and varied background in marketing, communications, journalism and PR.
Having written for a range of magazines and newspapers, as well as having worked in a range of PR and communications roles which involved extensive copywriting, Alison’s passion lies in the art of storytelling and ensuring the right messages get to the right people at the right time.
She said: “I’m really excited to be joining Express Solicitors at a time when there is so much to shout about both internally and externally. I’m looking forward to extending the reach of those good news stories and of the Express brand in general.”
When not working she enjoys spending time with her family and heading into the countryside (particularly the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands) as much as possible.
Seb Halstead
Marketing Manager
Seb Halstead
Marketing Manager
Seb Halstead joined Express Solicitors in December 2023.
He graduated with a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing from the University of Salford in 2013 and has spent the past 10 years working as an in-house marketing manager for professional service firms.
During his career he has hosted a range large corporate events, successfully project managed rebrands and has launched several websites.
“I am looking forward to working as part of an ambitious and growing department. Developing what is already a strong brand, and further establishing our digital presence.”
When not working Seb runs his own wine club and enjoys playing golf at his local golf club, Chorlton Cum Hardy
Ben Allan
Marketing Executive
Ben Allan
Marketing Executive
Ben Allan, originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, has been living in Salford since 2019.
Ben studied film production at the University of Salford so he knows his way around a camera! Ben enjoys doing anything creative.
Over the past few years, Ben has been involved with Salford Pride which is a grassroots pride organization hosting the Pink Picnic each year in Salford. Pride is something Ben is very passionate about so he’s pleased to join a company which celebrates diversity. He looks forward to getting involved with the EDI Group alongside his work with the Marketing team.
Freya Thomson
Communications Officer
Freya Thomson
Communications Officer
Freya Thomson joined Express Solicitors as a Communications Officer in June 2023. Freya is your best point of call for all marketing enquiries, big or small.
Having graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in History, and with 18 months of digital editing experience in hand, Freya is well-equipped with research and writing skills, and has a keen interest in social media.
Freya is responsible for keeping everyone up to date with any exciting developments here at Express Solicitors, and in the wider legal world.
Alison Lawton
Head of Marketing and Communications
Alison joined Express Solicitors in July 2023 with an extensive and varied background in marketing, communications, journalism and PR.
Having written for a range of magazines and newspapers, as well as having worked in a range of PR and communications roles which involved extensive copywriting, Alison’s passion lies in the art of storytelling and ensuring the right messages get to the right people at the right time.
She said: “I’m really excited to be joining Express Solicitors at a time when there is so much to shout about both internally and externally. I’m looking forward to extending the reach of those good news stories and of the Express brand in general.”
When not working she enjoys spending time with her family and heading into the countryside (particularly the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands) as much as possible.
Seb Halstead
Marketing Manager
Seb Halstead joined Express Solicitors in December 2023.
He graduated with a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing from the University of Salford in 2013 and has spent the past 10 years working as an in-house marketing manager for professional service firms.
During his career he has hosted a range large corporate events, successfully project managed rebrands and has launched several websites.
“I am looking forward to working as part of an ambitious and growing department. Developing what is already a strong brand, and further establishing our digital presence.”
When not working Seb runs his own wine club and enjoys playing golf at his local golf club, Chorlton Cum Hardy
Ben Allan
Marketing Executive
Ben Allan, originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, has been living in Salford since 2019.
Ben studied film production at the University of Salford so he knows his way around a camera! Ben enjoys doing anything creative.
Over the past few years, Ben has been involved with Salford Pride which is a grassroots pride organization hosting the Pink Picnic each year in Salford. Pride is something Ben is very passionate about so he’s pleased to join a company which celebrates diversity. He looks forward to getting involved with the EDI Group alongside his work with the Marketing team.
Freya Thomson
Communications Officer
Freya Thomson joined Express Solicitors as a Communications Officer in June 2023. Freya is your best point of call for all marketing enquiries, big or small.
Having graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in History, and with 18 months of digital editing experience in hand, Freya is well-equipped with research and writing skills, and has a keen interest in social media.
Freya is responsible for keeping everyone up to date with any exciting developments here at Express Solicitors, and in the wider legal world.