I qualified as a solicitor in March 2024 and I have over 5 year’s experience in Court of Protection work.
What do you most enjoy about your role?
My role gives me the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals who lack capacity to make their own decisions by ensuring their best interests are represented in decisions related to their property and financial affairs. I find the work deeply fulfilling.
What are your strengths and skills?
I have specialised legal knowledge in mental capacity law and related legislation, including the complex legal principles related to decision-making on behalf of individuals who cannot do so themselves.
My ability to problem solve enables me to assist Deputies with difficult decisions regarding a person’s property and finances by proposing practical solutions and navigating intricate family dynamics to find outcomes in the best interest of the individual.
Tell me about a memorable time when you have helped a client.
One of the most rewarding achievements of my career was when I lead a project to adapt a vulnerable client’s property to enable her to move out of a care home and back into her own home. The client was deeply unhappy in the care home, and the building work was all done during the pandemic, which added an extra level of complexity. It was lovely to see her back in familiar surroundings.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy unwinding by watching films, going on walks on the South Downs and running on the seafront in Brighton.
What attracted, and keeps you in this area of law?
My first work experience role during my school days was at a Crown court where I met and delved into the working lives of solicitors – this kick started my interest in the law.
I completed my studies in Wales and London, qualifying in 2017. Soon after, my legal career commenced as a Private Client solicitor in London for 3 years before moving to Crawley. I really enjoy building relationships with clients and their families and pride myself on providing bespoke advice to each client.
What do you most enjoy about your role?
I believe every day is different as each client has their own story to tell, taking the time to listen to clients and assisting them where I can, is the most rewarding part of being a solicitor.
What would your colleagues say about you?
I am very organised, a good listener and problem solver!
What do you like to do outside of work?
I love to spend time with my family in Crawley and Wales, long walks and travelling the world!
Ross joined Mayo Wynne Baxter as an Employment Solicitor at the start of 2024.
Ross represents both employers and employees and has expertise in all areas of employment law. Ross has a particular interest in discrimination law. He is passionate about supporting businesses to grow and navigate tricky employment issues, as well as protecting the rights of individuals in the workplace.
Ross qualified as a solicitor in 2022. Before joining Mayo Wynne Baxter, he completed his training at a local firm before working for a national trade union firm, advising and representing trade union members on all areas of employment law.
Ross highly values building and maintaining strong client relationships. He prides himself on providing excellent client care skills and being able to expertly guide clients through all stages of the Employment Tribunal process. Ross has achieved a number of successful outcomes, including high-value settlements in complex discrimination matters.
Ross is passionate about equality and diversity. He is a member of the Society of Visually Impaired Lawyers (SoVIL) and the Law Society’s LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network.
Outside of work, Ross’ interests include fitness classes, gaming, yoga and musical theatre!
I completed my training from a firm based in London. After qualifying in 2022, I went on to specialise in Private Client and I am an Affiliate member of STEP. I am currently based out of our Lewes office.
I advise clients on all matters relating to estate administration and planning, trusts, taxation, Wills and Powers of Attorney.
I am pro-active and approachable with a keen focus on client’s needs. I enjoy working in Private Client and providing personal and pragmatic advice.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling, reading and listening to podcasts.
Sarah works in the Private Client department dealing with Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and associated matters.
Sarah is particularly experienced in dealing with elderly client and end of life care issues.
Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 1991.
Having studied Law at the University of Surrey, I joined a firm in Surrey and qualified as a Solicitor in 2012. I initially worked as a Personal Injury Solicitor, dealing with a high volume of both litigious and non-litigious matters.
After a few years, I took the decision to change specialisms and undertake Private Client work, namely matters involving Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.
What do you most enjoy about your role?
I enjoy building a rapport with clients and find a great sense of satisfaction in helping them to achieve their objectives. I have always found a sense of fulfilment in helping others, and being able to provide clients with peace of mind, especially in the most trying of times, it is both a privilege and a pleasure.
What are your strength and skills?
I listen intently to my clients in order to provide them with the advice that is best suited to their needs. The prospect of making a Will or administering an Estate can be daunting, but I am able to break things down in order to make them more understandable. I pride myself in being able to provide my clients with clarity and transparency in order to simplify matters and achieve the desired outcome.
Outside of work
I enjoy spending my spare time with family and friends. I am a sports fanatic and enjoy attending live events, particularly live sport and concerts.
Kajol specialises in company law and helps businesses through all stages of corporate law matters. She has acted on a variety of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals across a wide variety of sectors, private equity transactions, corporate reorganisations, shareholder arrangements and partnerships.
She has experience with a diverse range of corporate clients including family-owned businesses, shareholders and directors of large to medium organisations and start-up companies.
Kajol trained at a City firm based in their Midlands office before joining Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2024.
I have over 10 years’ experience in Court of Protection work and working with vulnerable clients.
I qualified as a Solicitor in April 2019.
What attracted, and keeps you in this area of law?
The workload is so varied so no day will ever be the same. I like being able to communicate with vulnerable clients and be part of their lives on a long-term basis. This also involves having close contact with their nearest and dearest.
What do you most enjoy about your role?
The best thing about my role is knowing it makes a difference to the client. Whether that is helping them to sort out their finances and make it more manageable for them or leading a major project in their life.
What does a typical day look like for you?
There is no typical day in this area of work which is what I love! The workload is so varied which keeps me on my toes.
What are your strengths and skills?
I am very organised and I feel you definitely need to be in this area of work!
Tell me about a memorable time when you have helped a client.
There are so many times that I wouldn’t be able to pick a particular one out. The best result for me is ensuring that my client’s best interests are met, in whatever way possible. I try to achieve this regardless of the obstacles that crop up.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I love spending time with my family and friends and my passion is cooking and trying out dishes of different cultures, whether they are sweet or savoury.
Ganesh joined us in May 2019 and she is currently working in the East Grinstead office in the Private Client department as a Solicitor. Ganesh is responsible for drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates after someone has passed away.
She started her career in accountancy and business administration but with a passion for law, she completed her Law degree at the University of Surrey, qualifying in 2017. Before joining the firm, she trained and worked in the Private Client and Conveyancing departments of a high street firm in Surrey.
Outside of work, Ganesh enjoys swimming, sightseeing and travelling abroad.