Richard Carleton

Consultant

Richard Carleton

Bio

Experience

Richard was admitted as a solicitor in 1970 and brings over 45 years of extensive legal experience to Aston Bond. Before joining the firm in 2006, he was Senior Partner at a well-established local law firm, where he developed considerable experience advising both commercial and private clients.

Throughout his career, Richard has advised a wide range of individuals, businesses and companies, providing practical and commercially focused legal guidance across a broad range of matters. His areas of expertise include business sales and acquisitions, commercial leases, employment matters, commercial agreements, divorce and ancillary relief claims, as well as wills, trusts and inheritance tax planning.

Achievements

Richard has made a significant contribution not only to his clients but also to the wider legal profession. He served as a member of the committee of the Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire Law Society for approximately 10 years, representing the interests of solicitors across the region.

He went on to serve as President of the Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire Law Society from 1996 to 1997, marking an important achievement in his long-standing legal career.

With more than five decades of experience, Richard brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and perspective to his work. His extensive career across both commercial and private client law has established him as a trusted and experienced legal adviser.

Outside the Office

Outside of work, Richard enjoys spending quality time with his family, making the most of opportunities to relax and unwind.

 ‘The Aston Bond team work collaboratively with each other so there will always be more than one person who knows the case inside out. They are very responsive to clients, quick to move, and work seamlessly’

Meet the team
Lynette A'Court

Lynette A'Court

Head of Family Law

01753 486 023
Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Legal Assistant, Commercial Property

01753 486 777
Paula Arnold

Paula Arnold

Senior Paralegal, Private Client & Wealth

+44 (0)20 7406 7589
Paul Aston

Paul Aston

Head of Finance

01753 486 777
Laaibah Bhatti

Laaibah Bhatti

Head of Marketing

01753 486 773
Stacey Clark

Stacey Clark

Senior Paralegal, Private Client & Wealth

01753 486 777
Nicola Darby

Nicola Darby

Paralegal, Residential Property

(01753) 486 772
James Dyche

James Dyche

Director, Head Dispute Resolution & Litigation

0207 406 7589
Beata Franzen

Beata Franzen

Trainee Solicitor, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

+44 (0)20 7406 7589
Tracy Jones

Tracy Jones

Head of Culture and Business Engagement

07917366921
Jaspreet Kaur

Jaspreet Kaur

Trainee Solicitor, Commercial Property

01753 486 777
Fozia Khan

Fozia Khan

Senior Associate, Residential Property

01753 486 777
Ilinca Mardarescu

Ilinca Mardarescu

Director, Head Employment & Human Resources

01753 486 012
Bruna Oliveira

Bruna Oliveira

Senior Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

+44 (0)207 406 7583
Tara Persaud

Tara Persaud

Solicitor, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

01753 486 777
Stephen Puri

Stephen Puri

Director, Chief Executive Officer

01753 486 017
Naveeda Rafiq

Naveeda Rafiq

Residential Conveyancing Assistant

01753 486 777
Devendra Rampersaud

Devendra Rampersaud

Consultant

+44 (0)20 7406 7589
Natasha Robert

Natasha Robert

Paralegal, Residential Property

01753 486 775
Navdeep Shihn

Navdeep Shihn

Senior Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

+44 (0)20 7406 7586
Wafaa Syed

Wafaa Syed

Senior Associate, Commercial Property

01753 486 777
Duncan Thomson

Duncan Thomson

Director, Head Company & Commercial

01753 486 779
Christopher Tierney

Christopher Tierney

Director, Head of Residential Property

01753486777
Joe Twumasi

Joe Twumasi

Accountant

01753 486 777
Hunter Wright

Hunter Wright

Consultant

01753 486 770