Meet the Team

Samantha Greer

I am a construction lawyer advising developers, contractors, subcontractors, and designers/architects across a broad range of projects and disputes. I have been working in the construction industry since 2015 and bring a commercially focused approach shaped by hands-on experience within major businesses. Before that, I was a litigator in Central London Courts.

I have worked in-house at Balfour Beatty PLC and the housebuilder MJ Gleeson PLC. This background gives me a practical understanding of how construction projects are delivered, the pressures clients face, and the importance of clear, effective legal solutions.

I have experience supporting projects in the UK and internationally, including in Japan, Spain, and the United States. My work covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, and I am particularly engaged in resolving disputes efficiently and pragmatically.

I act on matters of all sizes, from discrete advisory work to complex, high-value disputes and take pride in delivering straightforward, commercially sensible advice tailored to each client’s objectives.

Outside of Lyon Legal, Sam actively trades FX. She is mentored by a former Head of FX Trader from Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse. She also loves a good Audible book!

• Finalist for Best Woman in Construction Law (WICE Awards) 2019
• Legal Contributor to Lexis Nexis+ and Rail Professional Magazine
• Former mentee to the CFO at Balfour Beatty PLC

Paul Gilks

Paul has practised at large City law firms for most of his career, specialising in M&A, private equity and banking law.

These days he tends to act more for owners wishing to sell their businesses and for companies raising venture capital and loan finance.

Paul was ranked by Legal 500 in 2018 and 2019 for M&A deals up to £50 million (Tier 2). He has contributed the Private Equity section of Sweet & Maxwell Practical Commercial Precedents since 1992.

In 2025, he published the sixth major revision of that section, adding a new chapter and five new precedents.

Paul has three grown-up daughters and, in his spare time, is a keen golfer.

Samuel Ogden

Samuel is a CILEX Lawyer and qualified Civil Litigator & Advocate with over a decade of experience and specialism in real estate property disputes, both commercial and residential.

He specialises in real estate finance, secured lending, and real property advice, acting for lenders, borrowers, investors, and companies across a broad range of transactions.

Samuel also advises on limited company borrowing structures and secured lending arrangements, including bridging finance and development funding. He regularly works with both traditional and non-traditional lenders, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice tailored to complex financing scenarios.

His combined experience across finance, advisory, and disputes enables him to deliver a well-rounded and strategic approach to real estate matters, ensuring clients receive clear, practical guidance aligned with their commercial objectives.

Lisa Spokes

Lisa is our litigation support assistant. She has been supporting Claire since 2012.

Lisa is an important asset to the team. She is often the first point of contact for clients and will do her utmost to help you with your initial queries or case updates as matters progress.

Lisa has a grounded understanding of landlord and tenant matters in both commercial and residential matters. She is particularly knowledgeable and knows her way around the Land Registry portal should you have questions about your land or pending applications or require searches to see whether there are any covenants or such like that affect your land.

In addition to the above, our bridging loan clients find Lisa a perfect point of contact for the referral of new cases or seeking updates. Lisa is responsible for opening new cases and downloading everything that a fee earner will need for the case. She provides an executive summary overview all in readiness so that your case can be passed seamlessly to a lawyer to take forward.

Outside of Lyon Legal, Lisa is also a football team manager for grass roots level, encouraging sports and activities for youngsters, their fitness and mental health.

Sue Lowther

Sue is our Practice Manager and joined Lyon Legal in 2024.

Sue is responsible for overseeing the firm’s operational, administrative, and compliance functions. With extensive experience in management, she ensures the smooth and efficient running of the business, supporting both the strategic direction of the firm and the day-to-day needs of the team.

In this role, Sue manages key areas including finance, HR, regulatory compliance, risk management, and client management and reporting. She works closely with the team to implement firm-wide policies, maintain high professional standards, and ensure that all operational processes align with regulatory requirements and best practice.

Known for a meticulous and proactive approach, Sue is committed to fostering a well organised, client-focused environment in which the firm can deliver exceptional legal services.