Robin Torr
Managing Partner & Solicitor
Robin is the Managing Partner at Pilgrim Hope and has been a solicitor for over 22 years. He has experience in a wide range of legal issues but focuses mainly on personal injury, litigation and dispute resolution and divorce and finances.
Stephen Ormesher
Solicitor & Head of Dispute Resolution
Stephen is a solicitor and head of the Dispute Resolution Department at Pilgrim Hope. He graduated with a LLB in Law from Manchester Metropolitan University where he went on to continue his LPC studies. He then completed his training contract at a firm based in Liverpool.
Stephen has been working in Dispute Resolution since 2010 and has developed wide experience in a range of civil and commercial litigation matters. He specialises in handling legal disputes related to personal, business, and commercial matters. This work involves representing clients in court, negotiating settlements, and providing legal advice on issues such as contract disputes, land, and landlord disputes and other business-related disputes. He is highly regarded for his excellent levels of client care.
When Stephen is not working, the vast majority of his time is taken up playing taxi driver to his four children.
Matthew Taylor
Associate Solicitor
Matt is an Associate Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team.
He joined Pilgrim Hope in 2026 after almost 13 years working for a Bolton-based law firm. Prior to that, he graduated from Lancaster University in June 2012 with an LLB (Hons) degree. During his first year at university, he was also the recipient of the Sweet & Maxwell Law Prize after achieving the highest examination results of any first-year law graduate in his year. He then went on to undertake the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law in Manchester, graduating with Distinction.
Matt’s areas of practice include:
- Employment law
- Landlord and tenant matters
- Contractual disputes
- Personal injury
- Property disputes
- Debt enforcement
- General dispute resolution matters
Outside of work, Matt enjoys helping and volunteering whenever he can. He currently volunteers at a food pantry, which aims to support families struggling with the cost of living, as well as those who simply need a coffee and a chat. Matt is also a volunteer member of a Youth Referral Panel, which supports and advises young offenders, helping to prevent re-offending and encouraging them to get back on the right path.
He also volunteers at a debt advice clinic, supporting those struggling with money and feeling weighed down by debt. He is also an active member of his local church.
Angela Wingrove
Secretary
Angela is Secretary to the solicitors within the Dispute Resolution Team.
She joined Pilgrim Hope in May 2026 after 8 years working for a Bolton-based law firm.
Her earlier retail background and subsequent property sales and lettings career give her an empathy and understanding of the sometimes-difficult situations clients can find themselves in.
Outside of work Angela enjoys yoga, reading and being outdoors and spending as much time as she can with her children and grandchildren.
Mark Johnson
Consultant Litigation Executive
Mark has 30 years’ experience in dealing with personal injury claims arising out of road traffic accidents, accidents at work and public liability accidents (such as, for example, slips in supermarkets, trips in the street).
For a free 30-minute initial consultation with Mark call 01257 422 500 or use the Live Chat at the bottom of this page.
Mark Ferguson
Will Writer
Mark has over 16 years’ experience in preparing Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Administration. Mark is happy to see clients in the comfort of their own home to discuss all client’s needs.
For a free 30-minute initial consultation with Mark call 01257 422 500 or use the Live Chat at the bottom of this page.