Meet The Team
Karen Bailey - Principal Solicitor
Karen is the Principal Solicitor of Bailey Wright & Co. She set the practice up in June 1996. She was the first African-Caribbean woman to set up a practice in Birmingham City Centre. Karen is a member of the Law Society Children Panel and specialises in cases involving social services, such as care proceedings, adoption proceedings and applications for contact with children in care. She also provides advice and representation in relation to issues before the Care Standards Tribunal and/or the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Eddie Bailey - Practice Manager
Eddie is our Practice Manager and has been with Bailey Wright & Co. from its inception and is the business brains behind the firm. In the early days, he advised on Welfare Benefits, Debt, Housing, Music and Employment Law. He has written an employment pack for employers. He now just focuses on the business side of the practice as well as other external business interests. Please contact him with any practice business.
Dion Calder - Solicitor
Dion joined the firm in October 2016 as a Trainee Solicitor, having previously worked as a school administrator, Dion qualified as a solicitor on 1st May 2019. During his training, Dion has gained experience in Children, Education and Employment Law cases, as well as Human Rights and Judicial Review matters in his Public Law seat. In his spare time, he enjoys playing football, going to the gym and attending church.
Leila Edwards - Businness Administrator Apprentice
Leila is our Business Administrator Apprentice, she is usually the first point of contact with our firm for new clients and assists the team with all administrative tasks. Leila joined Bailey Wright & Co. in August 2024.