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Rob Winder

Position: Senior Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) and Head of Property Litigation
Offices: Viaduct House, Carlisle
 
Areas: Personal Dispute Resolution, Business Dispute Resolution
 
 

Rob is a Senior Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) and Head of Property Litigation, based in our viaduct office.

Born and brought up in Cumbria, Rob began his legal career as a Trainee legal executive with Cartmell Shepherd qualifying in 2007.

In 2023, Rob re-joined Cartmell Shepherd after spending 15 years with another local firm of Solicitors.

Rob specialises in Property Disputes and has particular expertise in both residential and commercial Landlord and Tenant disputes. In addition to his property dispute work, Rob also deals with general contractual disputes.

About Rob

Outside of work, Rob enjoys playing both Masters Rugby League and occasionally Rugby Union. He also enjoys attending either comedy or live music gigs. Rob also enjoys playing the bass guitar and drums but more with enthusiasm than skill.

Rob also likes to support charities, he has recently helped to organise a charity rugby match which raised almost £10,000 for Cancer Research and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Testimonials

“I just wanted to say thank you for helping us” and “being super responsive” “and for always making the time to talk to me if I needed your help.  You've been awesome!”

Anonymous

"We're so grateful for the hard work and commitment Rob has shown throughout a complicated and protracted neighbour dispute. He put everything he had into the case to help us and it was reassuring to know we were being represented by someone so passionate, hardworking and trusted. He offered us the highest level of professionalism, his legal expertise was amazing and he always had our best interests in mind. We are delighted with the successful outcome of the court proceedings."

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From Pool to Pavement: Cartmell Shepherd Team Take on Memorial Triathlon

May 20th 2026

A team from Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors are set to take on their first triathlon in honour of a much-loved former colleague. On Sunday 14 June 2026, Terri Hope, Marketing Manager, Rob Winder, Senior Associate and Head of Property Litigation, and Mandy Shum, Conveyancer, will take on a very special memorial…

Councils to receive £41m to help enforce Renters’ Rights Act

May 18th 2026

Councils across England are to receive £41 million in new funding to help enforce the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into effect on 1 May. Rob Winder Senior Associate Chartered Legal Executive and Head of Property Litigation in our Dispute Resolution team provides an update. The funding is intended to support local authorities…

Local lawyers help steer Oak Tree Animals’ Charity into new era

March 5th 2026

Two local lawyers are helping shape the future of animal welfare in Cumbria as volunteer trustees at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity. Rob Winder and Rebecca Armstrong are both Senior Associates at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, leading the firm’s Property Litigation and Will and Inheritance Disputes teams respectively. Both animal lovers, Rob…

How will the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 impact landlords?

January 30th 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces the biggest changes to the private rented sector in decades. Coming into force on1st May 2026, the legislation will affect how tenancies operate, how rent is reviewed and how landlords meet new compliance standards. Understanding the key changes early will help landlords prepare, protect…

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