PEOPLE
Meet the Team

Simon Shaffer
Senior Partner
As well as managing the firm, Simon is a hands-on lawyer who specialises in Wills, Trusts, Inheritance Tax planning and Court of Protection matters.
Simon is also a New York attorney working with attorneys throughout the US, when they are acting on behalf of Trusts or Estates with UK assets, and British citizens purchasing properties in America.
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Steven Lux
Managing Partner
Steven joined the firm in April 2019 and was promoted to Partner and Head of Conveyancing in August 2019. Steven was promoted to Managing Partner in January 2025 with a view to focusing on the firm’s growth, management of the firm and the staff Accreditations and Regulation.
Steven is a Transactional Property Solicitor dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing including Sales, Purchases and Re-mortgages.
Steven has wide ranging experience in dealing with New Build Properties, Established Properties, Leasehold and Freehold Property and all aspects of the transactional nature of conveyancing.
Steven is a Member of the Law Society’s Property Section and a Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Accredited Senior Responsible Officer.
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Jeremy Pollins
Consultant Solicitor
Jeremy joined the firm in December 2020 having previously headed his own firm from 1987 to 2020. Prior to that he qualified in the legal department of a large national institution and has 35 years’ worth of experience in property transactions of all types, specialising in commercial transactions and residential purchases, sales and re-mortgages.
He has built up a reputation over the years for his wide experience and practical approach to transactions and his advice is extensively sought by a loyal band of clients.
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David Abraham
Head of Secured Lending | Property Development
David is a Consultant Solicitor and Head of the Secured Lending department at Moerans, leading the firm’s work in bridging finance, development funding, and high-value real estate investments. With over 25 years of experience, he delivers tailored legal solutions and drives departmental growth, backed by deep expertise and commercial insight.
Working closely with lenders, brokers, and corporate clients, David manages transactions with precision and efficiency. He specialises in bridging loans, commercial mortgages, and complex property finance matters—offering clear, strategic advice that helps clients achieve their goals with confidence.
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Paul Mendelsohn
Litigation Solicitor
Paul Mendelsohn joined the firm as a consultant in 2008 having previously practised privately since qualifying in 1986. Paul is an experienced civil and commercial litigator undertaking work in many areas and having appeared in many different forums.
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Shaira Rahman
Solicitor
Shaira joined the Moerans family in July 2022 and is a solicitor in the Private Client department specialising in non-contentious probate and trust matters.
Prior to joining Moerans, Shaira was a partner in a high-street firm for over three years working with a broad range of local, national, and international clients.
With over 15 years of experience in the legal field and having gained wide experience in many different areas of law, Shaira now concentrates on private client as it enables her to build long-term relationships with her clients and utilise her skills in presenting sometimes confusing matters in a clear, empathetic, and non-technical way.
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Elliot Levenson
Solicitor
Elliot trained and qualified at Moerans, having also worked here as a paralegal prior to his training. He is a solicitor specialising in all aspects of residential conveyancing, acting for UK and overseas individuals, estates and companies advising on disposals and acquisitions of freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, as well as general private client matters. Providing a client focused conveyancing service to his clients, guiding clients through the conveyancing process, with extensive knowledge of the local area and properties.
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Dee Puckering
Legal Executive
Dee Joined the firm in October 2023, having worked in the West End bringing over 30 years’ experience in residential property litigation. Dee is a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Enfranchisement, which includes Lease Extensions (flats) Collective Freehold Acquisitions, The right of first refusal (Landlord and Tenant) also specialising in Landlord and Tenant possession and regulated mortgage possession claims.
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Alex Lichtenfeld
Business Consultant/Employee Wellbeing
At Moerans, employee wellbeing is a core priority, and since 2012, business consultant Alex has played a key role in supporting our team. Working closely with staff at all levels, she provides one-on-one mentoring to boost morale, improve communication, and help navigate workplace challenges. With a focus on honest dialogue and practical guidance, Alex empowers employees to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and thrive both personally and professionally.
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Gabriella Shaffer
Paralegal
Gabriella joined the firm on a full time basis in January 2014 having worked for Moerans on and off since 2005. She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and our will-writing paralegal, meeting with clients both in the office and their homes and assisting them with their Wills and Powers of Attorney.
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Tzvi Pollins
Paralegal
Tzvi Pollins joined the firm in December 2020 having had 4 years’ experience at Waller Pollins Goldstein. Initially, he was a litigation paralegal and has specialised in supporting Jeremy’s property team. He is currently an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (ACILEX) and hopes to eventually qualify as a solicitor.
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Mike Sharma
Property Lawyer
Mike is a Senior Assistant who works in our Property Department dealing with all aspects of residential and commercial property.
Mike has over 15 years experience in this field and is well respected amongst local agents and our clients for his care and diligence demonstrated during transactions.
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James Barron
Property Executive
Having worked in the industry since 2004, James joined Moerans in October 2023 as a Property Executive. James deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing including Sales, Purchases and Remortgages. He is experienced in secured lending and bridging finance transactions as well as transfers of equity.
James has built up a loyal client base due to his communication skills, hard work and pro-active approach.
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Alan Finn
Conveyancer
Having worked in the industry since 2008, Alan joined Moerans as a conveyancer in October 2023.
Alan acts for clients and lenders, handling a large and varied caseload including remortgages, title split, transfer of equity applications, secured loans and bridging finance.
Alan also assists Dee Puckering in the Enfranchisement Department.
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Doreen Bolan
Office Manager
Doreen is the firms’ Office Manager. She joined the firm in 2007 as our part time bookkeeper and has progressed to now not only looking after the accounts, but also the day to day general administration of the practice.
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