Christina Yardley
Partner & 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.
Approach
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.
Career Highlights
- 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
Christina Yardley's Experience
Experience
17 years
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
Positions Held
CEO at Rothera Bray
Testimonials
“The Legal 500 recommends the 'very knowledgeable' Christina Yardley.”Legal 500 2016
“Very pleased with a very efficient, professional, friendly service from Christina and staff.”Mr D Bull
“Christina and Sharon were brilliant and I couldn't ask for better service.”M Skelton
“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
“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
“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
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- c.yardley@rotherabray.co.uk
- 0115 910 6201
Christina Yardley's Experience
Experience
17 years
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
Positions Held
CEO at Rothera Bray
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