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Christina Yardley

Partner & CEO
Christina Yardley CEO

Christina Yardley is the CEO of Rothera Bray and leads the firm’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations, fostering a client-focused, ethical, and collaborative culture that benefits both clients and colleagues.

Christina qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and joined Rothera Bray Solicitors in 2017. After becoming a partner in the Wills, Trusts & Probate department—specialising in wills, probate, trusts, power of attorney, tax planning, and care fees—she was appointed CEO in 2019.

In this role, Christina is responsible for business planning, financial analysis, and strategic development, ensuring the firm remains aligned with its commitment to exceptional client service. She has driven significant organic growth and successfully led the firm through a major acquisition and two mergers.

Christina champions a culture of innovation, generating and coordinating ideas while ensuring their effective implementation. She maintains close engagement with our people through regular meetings, fostering collaboration and a strong sense of purpose. Passionate about community involvement, she promotes an inclusive and positive workplace, ensuring both clients and employees thrive.

  • Spent several years working in the wills and probate department of another Nottingham based law firm before being promoted to director in 2015
  •  In 2017 Christina joined Rothera Bray Solicitors as a partner in the wills, trusts and probate department.
  • Appointed as CEO of Rothera Bray in 2019

Experience

Qualifications

  • Graduated with a degree in law from Nottingham Trent University
  • Qualified as a wills & probate solicitor in 2008

Awards

  • East Midlands Leadership Awards Company Leader (101+ employees)
  • East Midlands Leadership Awards Leader of the Year
  • East Midlands CEO of the Year

Positions held

  • Director of Christina Yardley Ltd
  • CEO at Rothera Bray

Christina Yardley Reviews

January 27, 2020
Christina was very friendly, approachable and professional during the whole process of setting up our wills and LPAs. She provided excellent guidance and expertise to enable us to complete this task.
- Timothy and Carol O’Connor
January 27, 2020
Christina made dealing with some hard things so easy and hassle free. She made me feel as though I had a friend in my corner to sort out all the difficult stuff. Couldn't have asked for more.
- Cathy Bellamy
January 27, 2020
We were very impressed with the overall experience. The reception staff and administration staff were welcoming and helpful. Christina Yardley was exceptional, as has always been the case.
- Margaret and Michael Barrett
January 27, 2020
Christina and Sharon were brilliant and I couldn't ask for better service.
- M Skelton
January 27, 2020
Very pleased with a very efficient, professional, friendly service from Christina and staff.
- Mr D Bull
January 27, 2020
The Legal 500 recommends the 'very knowledgeable' Christina Yardley.
- Legal 500 2016