Paul is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution department and is based in our Lewes office.
Paul specialises in contentious property issues including landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way, business tenancy renewals, dilapidation cases and boundary disputes.
In addition, Paul is able to assist with possession actions, whether the occupier is a tenant, licensee or a trespasser. He also advises on general and commercial litigation including contract disputes and professional negligence and heads up our fixed fee debt recovery team, advising clients on the recovery of debts.
His experience in advising a broad range of clients allows him to provide pragmatic advice that is always comprehensive and clear especially when advising clients on the likely costs involved in litigation.
Paul is a member of The Property Litigation Association and is noted as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 2024 – Real Estate, Property Litigation
I qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and worked for Allen Ticehurst for 10 years before the merger with Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2012. My main areas of expertise are property litigation and employment law.
In terms of property litigation, I regularly deal with disputes regarding rights of way, boundary/neighbour disputes and claims for adverse possession, plus residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes ranging from possession proceedings, service charge disputes and dilapidation claims. My expertise in these areas has been recognised by the independent legal guide known as the Legal 500 in which I am described as “highly experienced in contentious rural property work and commercial landlord and tenant matters”
On the employment side, I advise on everything from contracts and settlement agreements to unfair dismissals, redundancies and discrimination cases and am a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
I also deal with contentious probate, company and partnership disputes and breach of contract claims.
Disputes can be distressing for those involved and the issues at stake are often of considerable importance. I find it very satisfying to be able to assist clients in achieving the best possible outcome for their particular case and to be able to support them through what is often a challenging process.
Outside of work I enjoy long country walks with my family, gardening and visiting National Trust sites.
Johanna is a Litigation Executive in our Litigation team and joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2023 having gained a number of years’ experience in general dispute resolution, including boundary disputes, contentious probate, breach of contract and defamation.
She has also worked on behalf of local insurance companies, both in the anti-fraud department, and as a member of their panel Solicitors. Prior to moving to Sussex, Johanna specialised in criminal litigation, where she worked on an international serious fraud case and a murder appeal.
Johanna specialises in landlord and tenant disputes and possession actions and assists in debt recovery matters.
Johanna is approachable and strives to ensure that clear and precise advice is given to clients at all times.