Georgina started at MWB as a Legal Support Assistant and now is a Paralegal in the Property department.
Georgina is a Masters graduate and has ten years professional experience in the Hospitality and Leisure sector, with consultancy firms PKF and Humbert’s Leisure.
She was then at home for a time with children and spent three years living on the Côte d’Azur with her family.
Prior to joining Mayo Wynne Baxter, Georgina supported the CEO of retail Property Investors Parkside Investment (Seattle).
Outside work, Georgina enjoys a good game of tennis and dog walking on The Downs with friends and family.
Having qualified in 1988, I then worked in London as a Solicitor specialising in Property matters for many years, I relocated to Sussex and worked for a large regional firm before joining the Property Team in our Eastbourne Office.
I am experienced in all aspects of residential property work including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, auction sales and purchases, re financing the granting of new leases and sales of part.
I have a loyal client following, and am friendly and approachable and I take a practical and common-sense approach to matters working with others to help transactions proceed as quickly as possible with communication being the key.
Outside work, I have a keen interest in aviation, travel and spending time with family and friends.
I joined MWB, originally as a database and compliance assistant, moving into the Residential Property team in 2023 as a Paralegal.
Before joining MWB I previously worked as a retail supervisor for Whittard of Chelsea in Brighton, I’m very much a tea drinker! And before that, I was on the fundraising team for a local Charity.
Originally from Leeds I moved to Sussex for university to study English Literature and creative writing.
Outside of work I am often found out wandering the countryside or with my head in a book.
Simon is the firm’s Sales Manager dealing with the creation and maintenance of new and existing business relationships. He seeks to nurture mutually beneficial partnerships between referrers and our many highly skilled and qualified legal advisors.
Simon has over 15 years’ experience managing estate agency offices in Sussex so appreciates the challenges of both agents and conveyancers.
He is able to assist in providing access to the right legal experts for the legal needs of clients across a multitude of business types.
Simon has a BSC degree in psychology and cognitive science from the University of Sussex, something that holds a personal interest for him.
Outside of work, Simon likes to spend time with his family and in the swimming pool.
Sacha is a specialist residential property and conveyancing lawyer based in Seaford and is a Partner within the Residential Property Team at Mayo Wynne Baxter.
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.
Sacha has a detailed understanding of conveyancing law and experience in buying and selling properties, as well as transferring ownership. 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 clients informed of any progress made and is always open to meeting with his clients in person to discuss any concerns they may have.
Sacha has recently completed a sale and purchase of a property where his client needed to exchange within a very short deadline due to personal circumstances. Sacha managed the process closely, negotiating with other parties, to ensure his client was able to exchange and complete simultaneously within the original timeframe.
Outside of work Sacha enjoys running, watching Formula 1 and trying to improve at Chess.
Sally has been a legal secretary / assistant for 10 years in both Residential Conveyancing as well as Wills, Probate and Lasting Power of Attorney departments.
Sally was originally working at PR Vince Solicitors in Forest Row when they merged in 2013 with Mayo Wynne Baxter. She has completed Level 3 of CILEX and is now Law Associate.
Outside of work, Sally enjoys baking, arts and crafts and walking.
What attracted you to this area of law?
I joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in January 2022 as a Legal Support Assistant, I became a Paralegal in June 2022 for the Eastbourne Property Department.
I put my pride and passion into all that I do in the Property Team, making sure each task is seen through to a high standard. I am a very organised person so I will prioritise and plan my day. I also make sure there are quick turnaround times for our clients and the team.
I have years of experience in client/customer management roles as well as administration but I really wanted to focus my career within the Property Team.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work I am a qualified pilot so I am flying a lot! I love to spend time with my friends, family and partner whether that’s going for walks or the cinema!
Michelle deals with residential conveyancing matters and specialises in relocation conveyancing. This involves acting for employees of large companies who are being relocated in and around the UK and sometimes further afield to places such as the USA.
She deals with the conveyancing aspect for those employees in their sales and/or purchases within England and Wales. Michelle has built up a good relationship with one of the leading relocation companies and their solicitors to ensure that these transactions go as smoothly as possible for her clients and prides herself in having made this relationship both a professional and friendly one.
Michelle is always happy to know that the relocation employees have been satisfied with the service provided especially when they then re-instruct her on future Conveyancing matters.
Michelle has worked in law for over 20 years and is usually based at the East Grinstead office, following her own relocation to the Sussex area from her home town in South Wales.
In her spare time Michelle is kept busy by her active son and enjoys family time with him and her husband. Michelle also enjoys attending various musical concerts with her husband and whilst not a sports fan does enjoy a good game of rugby especially when Wales are on form.
Nadine works in our Residential Conveyancing Department.
Qualifying as a Solicitor in 1999, she joined Lawson Lewis Blakers in 2000 and became a Partner in 2002.
Nadine is now a partner at MWB since the merger in 2023.
In addition to assisting Clients with buying and selling their homes Nadine’s expertise also includes New Build Properties, ‘Right to Buy’ Schemes, shared ownership properties as well as Lease extensions and variations.
Nick is the Head of the Property Department; he specialises in all matters relating to residential property and has been in practice since he qualified as a solicitor in 1987.
Nick has practiced in his hometown of Lewes for the entirety of his career and joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2013. He has excellent local knowledge.
Nick is an expert in all aspects of residential property law and has considerable experience of guiding clients through the conveyancing process. In addition to his many private clients, Nick has acted for a wide range of larger clients such as property developers, local councils, and housing associations. Nick is a good communicator who strives to provide a quality service to his clients.
Outside of the office, Nick is a lifelong supporter and season ticket holder of Brighton and Hove Albion, a keen runner and a qualified scuba diver.