About us

Incorporated in December 2002, Easement Solutions developed as an idea between two friends. With shared expertise in law and utility design, their goal was to provide support to the newly privatised utility companies as there was a perceived lack of specialist knowledge within this market. Now more than twenty years later, with a large and growing team, ESL has filled a significant gap and continues to develop in the acquisition of Land Rights nationally.

With professionalism and clarity at the core of our practice, we have secured connections for large-scale projects such as the Olympics, Battersea Power Station and the Emirates Stadium in North London. Nevertheless, we take great pride in our smaller sites that provide significant impact to communities. We apply the same high level of professional care across all our projects consistently, no matter the scale, and are proud of our longstanding and respected reputation.

Find out more about our specialist team below:

Meet the team

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Director

Liz Dearden

Liz has been involved with the business since the very beginning, over twenty years ago. She works on the day-to-day management of the business with specific emphasis on the Finance, contracts, and HR matters.

Outside of work, I like nothing more than spending time with my ever-expanding family, playing golf and walking by the sea …preferably to a restaurant or bar!

Kirsty

Operations Director

Kirsty Kent

Kirsty has been with ESL since 2018, earning the position of Operations Director in 2024. Kirsty is a strong people person and loves nothing more than working with the team coming up with ideas to continue to move the business forwards.

Outside of work, I love to bake and go for long walks, usually while listening to a podcast or two!

Charlie

Legal and Finance Director

Charlie Dearden

Charlies’ responsibilities include overseeing ESL’s financial strategy and the execution of our business development plans. Charlie also ensures ESL remain compliant with any relevant regulations and protects ESL’s best interests.

Outside of work I’m a keen runner and a language enthusiast.

Ciara

Operational Risk Manager

Ciara Browne, née Flynn

Ciara recently stepped down as Director and is now our Operational Risk Manager. Having started with ESL in 2012 Ciara is now responsile for focusing on our internal processes, monitoring, training and supporting our team.

For me, it's all about family and our four-legged friend Otis. I love to get out and about on walks and enjoy catching up with friends and visiting my family back in Northern Ireland. When I'm feeling creative, you'll find me drawing, painting, or making cards.

Beckie

Client Relationship Manager

Beckie Hickman

Beckie is our Client Relationship Manager, as well project managing her own caseload. Beckie takes the lead ensuring we continue building on our strong client relationships and also work across the ESL team in a support role.

My pursuits outside of work are quite varied, and having a joyful toddler, life is certainly never dull! I love being outdoors with my pointer walking for hours in muddy fields, and I also love spending my hours reading.

Lauren

Executive Assistant

Lauren Douglas

Lauren has been with ESL since 2019 and manages a wide variety of responsibilities within the business from supporting the Executive team, data analysis, event planning, and marketing. Lauren has more than ten years of experience in the Utilities sector and has recently obtained her CIPD Qualification.

Outside of work I love to travel with my family, walk my dogs and cooking.

Pri

Client Relationship Assistant

Pri Chabba

Pri has recently taken on a new role of Client Relationship Assistant. With ESL for over three years working primarily with one of our biggest clients and expanding her expertise, Pri now works closely with Beckie to maintain our strong client relationships as well as managing her own caseload too.

A passion of mine is travel, where I enjoy being exposed to new foods, culture, and experiences.

Jason Everett

Senior Land Rights Project Manager

Jason Everett

Jason has over 20 years’ experience in the utility sector negotiating legal rights. He has the experience to deliver a project from inception through to final damage compensation claims.

Outside of work I am a keen cyclist and support my son in the National Road Race series. I also collect classic cars and motorcycles.

Mark

Key Projects Manager

Mark Devlin

As Key Projects Manager, Mark is responsible for some of the more complex projects or those which require a little more attention. Mark also handles our Statutory Consents for projects in areas subject to AONB and SSSI regulations, among others.

I love playing video games and if I’m not parked in front of my computer or a console, I’ll usually be writing far too much backstory for the Dungeons & Dragons game I run for a group of my friends.

Dev

CAD Technician

Dev Browne

Dev works using AutoCAD to create our Land Registry compliant legal drawings and assists with the maintenance and development of our database.

Outside of work I spend a lot of my time playing music and watching movies. I love spending time with my family and our dog Otis, he's a lively dog, so we're always on the lookout for new dog-friendly places to explore.

Jacob

Land Rights Project Officer

Jacob Hunn

Jacob is a Land Rights Project Officer with years of legal experience and holds a caseload of his own, working with clients across Electricity, Gas and Water connections.

Outside of work I enjoy watching and reading about films, playing music and spending time with friends and family.

Laura

Land Rights Project Officer

Laura Judd

Laura previously worked in the utility sector, predominately fibre connections. Laura hopes to gain a lot of experience at ESL and would like to become a Project Manager.

I love to spend time with my new puppy, as well as baking and cook for my family and friends.

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Land Rights Project Officer

Laura (Lou) Crichton

Laura started with ESL as our Business Administrator but has recently moved roles and is now a Project Officer working on our plan jobs, easements and will soon be starting on water instructions. Laura is also one of our First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.

In my own time I enjoy gardening and planting. I also like to crochet, cross-stitch, and attend local craft workshops to try new things.

Ashleigh

Land Rights Project Officer

Ashleigh Idensohn

Ashleigh has recently joined the team to begin training as a Project Officer, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective.

I am a passionate reader and an enthusiastic cook. Originally from South Africa, I have a deep appreciation for sunny weather, and you'll often find me chasing the sun wherever I can, whether it’s on a beach or soaking up the warmth outdoors with my son.

Donata

Land Rights Project Officer

Donata Klove

Originally from Lithuania, Donata brings over 11 years of retail & customer service experience along with a fresh perspective as she embarks on this exciting new chapter with us. Her passion for people, paired with her curiosity and drive, make her a fantastic addition to the team.

Outside of work I enjoy traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, spending time in nature, gardening, and taking long walks with my dog.

Louisa

Land Rights Project Officer

Louisa Booth

Louisa recently joined the team at ESL as a Land Rights Project Officer. With over a decade of experience in Health, Safety and Environment, she has made the move into Land Rights to apply her people focused approach and understanding of legal frameworks in a new sector.

In my spare time I enjoy baking bread, countryside walks with my dog and quality family time with my boys.

Lisa

Business Administrator

Lisa North

Lisa joined us in December 2024 as our Business Administrator - a position that had become vacant due to an internal promotion. Lisa manages all the office functions as well as running reports for our clients.

Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my family. I enjoy watching films, painting, and cross-stitch.

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CAD Technician

Angela Castro

Angela joined the team recently as a CAD Technician working alongside and supporting Dev. The increasing volume in work and specifically work involving plans has led to the need for more capacity to continue to deliver excellent service.

I am enjoying travelling around the UK and getting to know my new home since I moved here from Peru a couple of years ago. My first work here was as an extra in Paddington in Peru - my CAD role at ESL is very different!

Kajus

Project Officer

Kajus Berzinis

Kajus recently joined the team at ESL as a Land Rights Project Officer. With a degree in Law for Business, including a focus on Company Law, Tort, Land Law, and Equity, he brings a strong legal foundation to the role. Kajus will be managing a caseload of Electricity and Gas projects, supporting the team in securing land rights.


Outside of work you'll usually find me out with my friends - whether its at the gym, at a music festival or making the most of a spontaneous plan.