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CJJ Law
Our team provides practical, responsive and commercially focused legal advice to businesses, employers and individuals.
Clients work directly with experienced legal professionals who take time to understand the issue, explain the options and provide clear guidance throughout the matter.
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Experienced solicitors. Practical advice.
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At CJJ Law, we believe that clients should feel supported and informed throughout their matter. Whether we are advising on a business issue, employment dispute, immigration matter, insolvency concern or litigation strategy, our focus is on providing advice that is clear, realistic and useful.
Our team combines legal knowledge with commercial awareness and a practical understanding of how legal issues affect real people and real businesses.
Mona Samirie
Partner
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Mona Samirie
Partner
Mona is a commercially focused solicitor with experience across corporate and commercial law, employment law and dispute resolution.
Since qualifying in 2018, Mona has advised businesses and individuals on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts, shareholder and business issues, settlement agreements, workplace disputes and commercial litigation. She also undertakes broader civil and family-related litigation, particularly where matters require careful strategy, strong case management and clear client communication.
Mona works with entrepreneurs, employers, senior employees, business owners and international clients with UK legal interests. She is valued for her direct and practical approach, her attention to detail and her ability to remain calm and focused in complex or sensitive matters.
Clients appreciate Mona’s clear advice and determined approach. She aims to identify the key issues quickly, explain the available options and help clients make informed decisions that protect their immediate position while keeping their wider objectives in mind.
Outside of work, Mona enjoys travel and cultural discovery, which she believes adds perspective to her work and strengthens her understanding of people, businesses and different ways of thinking.
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Stephen Fairburn
Partner
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Stephen Fairburn
Partner
Stephen co-founded C J Jones Solicitors LLP in 2005 and has over 40 years’ experience in the legal profession.
His career includes 10 years as Head of Litigation at a central London firm, as well as international experience in the Far East with a Washington-based law firm. This background has given Stephen a detailed understanding of dispute resolution, court procedure and the strategic judgment required to manage complex legal matters.
Stephen advises on high-value litigation, family law and commercial disputes. He has over 20 years’ experience in family law and regularly advises on divorce, relationship breakdown, financial matters, children issues, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements.
Stephen is valued by clients for his practical advice, measured approach and ability to navigate sensitive disputes with clarity and confidence. He combines technical experience with a strong understanding of how matters are likely to progress in practice, helping clients make informed decisions at each stage.
Outside of work, Stephen is a qualified FA coach and coaches a youth football team. He has been a Manchester United supporter since he was seven.
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Chris Jones
Consultant
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Chris Jones
Consultant
Chris established C J Jones Solicitors LLP in 2005 and has been a qualified solicitor since 1983.
With decades of experience across commercial law, employment law and dispute resolution, Chris advises clients on contracts, business issues, employment matters and commercial disputes. He has acted for both employers and employees in a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, giving him a balanced and practical understanding of workplace issues.
Chris’ work often includes an international dimension. He has assisted overseas claimants in fraud-related matters, including the recovery of funds from fraudsters and the strategic steps required to protect a client’s position.
Having established and managed the firm, Chris also understands the commercial realities of running a business. This informs his practical, direct and commercially aware approach to client advice.
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Mark Bishop
Consultant
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Mark Bishop
Consultant
Mark is a consultant at C J Jones Solicitors LLP, specialising in insolvency and commercial litigation.
A former long-standing partner of the firm, Mark brings considerable experience to complex contentious matters. He advises clients on insolvency issues, commercial disputes and litigation strategy, with a strong focus on achieving practical and effective outcomes.
Mark is known for his dedication to clients and his ability to manage difficult disputes with persistence, judgment and care. He has developed long-standing relationships with many clients, some of whom have worked with him for more than 25 years.
Alongside his client work, Mark has made a notable contribution to the wider legal profession. He spent 12 years as a Council Member of CILEx, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and served as its President. He was also a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission advisory panel for over five years until April 2024, and has served on the Chancery Division Users Committee.
Mark has also supported human rights lawyers in Colombia through the Colombia Caravana, travelling to Colombia on two occasions to support colleagues and the rule of law.
Outside the office, Mark is a keen badminton player and continues to represent his county at masters level.
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