Steph is a Conveyancing Executive within the Residential Property team based in our Seaford office.
Steph supports individuals who are looking to sell or purchase a property and is often praised by clients and estate agents for her patience and hand holding when dealing with clients, as she understands buying or selling a home can be an emotional and stressful process for many.
Steph takes a considerate and understanding approach when dealing with clients and prides himself on keeping her clients informed of any progress made and encourages meeting with her clients in person to discuss any concerns they may have.
Outside of work Steph is happily married and has two sons, she enjoys running, watching Chelsea FC and works closely with the local football club volunteering where she can.
Verity Wears is a Paralegal in Mayo Wynne Baxter’s award-winning Private Client Tax & Trusts team, specialising in trust and estate administration, tax compliance and Trust Registration Service (TRS) matters.
Based in the firm’s Seaford office, Verity plays a key role in ensuring trusts and estates are administered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Her work includes preparing estate, trust and personal tax returns, managing Capital Gains Tax submissions, maintaining trust accounts and overseeing HM Revenue & Customs Trust Registration Service (TRS) registrations and ongoing compliance.
Having joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2012 as a receptionist, Verity progressed to a Legal Support Administrator role before being promoted into her current position within the Tax & Trusts team. This journey has given her a broad understanding of both client service and the practical administration of Private Client matters. She is recognised as a trusted source of knowledge on TRS requirements and tax administration, providing guidance to colleagues across the firm and contributing to the smooth progression of matters.
Prior to joining Mayo Wynne Baxter, Verity spent 12 years in the financial services sector, developing strong analytical, regulatory and client care skills that continue to underpin her work today.
Verity is proud to have contributed to the success of the Tax & Trusts team, which was recognised as the winner of the Private Client Team – Tax & Trusts award at the Modern Law Awards 2025.
Known for her attention to detail, reliability and collaborative approach, Verity takes pride in providing the technical expertise and behind-the-scenes support that helps deliver a seamless experience for clients and colleagues alike.
Outside of work, Verity enjoys spending time with her family, reading fantasy fiction and science fiction, paddle boarding, and exploring the Sussex coastline and countryside.
Sacha is a Partner and Head of Department with over a decade’s experience specialising in conveyancing.
He supports individuals and companies looking to sell or purchase property, priding himself on delivering a personal and effective service to cater to each client’s needs.
He supports individuals who are looking to sell or purchase a property. He works with a varied client base from first time buyers to developers and high net worth individuals.
Experience and approach:
Sacha has a detailed understanding of conveyancing law and over a decade’s experience. He takes a considerate and understanding approach when dealing with clients, as buying or selling a home can be an emotional and stressful process for many. Sacha prides himself on keeping his client informed of any progress made and is always open to meeting with his clients in person.
Lisa is a residential conveyancer with 15 years of experience. She specialises in residential sales and purchases together with auction sales and purchases and auction pack preparation.
Lisa prides herself on providing her clients with a prompt and professional service and takes client satisfaction very highly. She works outside normal working hours to enable additional client service and is always available to see and speak to clients at a convenient time for them.
She prioritises her caseload efficiently, which enables her to meet the high expectations of clients and the deadlines involved with conveyancing transactions.
She takes great pride in providing exceptional service to her clients, which results in extensive repeat business, referrals, and excellent feedback.
Lisa is an Appointed Person for first aid, has an enhanced DBS certificate and holds a current Child Safeguarding Certificate.
Lisa is a Heathfield Show Equine Committee member.
Please feel free to contact her by email or phone for an informal chat to discuss your requirements.
I have worked for Mayo Wynne Baxter for over 4 years and have been working within the residential department as a paralegal for the last 3 years.
Hayley provides day to day support to her fee earner, which includes liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, management companies and any other third parties.
Hayley also attends to client who attend the office with queries on their sale and purchase and assists in completion of documents and updates on progression of their transaction.
I joined MWB in 2023 as a Paralegal in the Residential Property team in Seaford.
Prior to joining MWB I had worked in Brighton having moved from London in 2017. I have been working in Property since 1988 having worked in various solicitors in London with my last firm being a local Wimbledon firm where I had worked for 17 years before moving to East Sussex.
In my line of day to day work I like to ensure a good relationship with all our clients and manage their expectations regarding their sale/purchase.
Outside of work, I enjoy yoga, walking, holidays and socialising with family and friends is important.
I feel my many years in Residential Property assists to advise clients of the complete conveyancing process and manage there concerns at every step of the way. I work throughout the whole chain of a matter from providing a quotation to the end goal of completion. I am also involved in all admin aspects of my role. I am also happy to hand hold clients who are First Time Buyers and therefore unfamiliar with the conveyancing process or clients who have not moved in many years. Part of my role is to manage expectations of clients and help to make the moving process as stress free as possible.