Jonathan qualified in 2003 and is a Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter. He is a key person in the Private Client team and has been with us for over 15 years.

A specialist in private client work, Jonathan also has invaluable experience in residential conveyancing and contentious probate work.

Jonathan was born and raised in Sussex and is a recognised member of the Brighton and Eastbourne community. He is a member of various local bodies and enjoys cricket and eating out.

Following a successful career of over twenty-five years within the hospitality industry, I decided to return to education when my son started college.

I graduated from the University of Sussex with a 2:1 in Law in 2019 and I am currently studying for my LPC and masters at the University of Law.

I started working for MWB in January 2021 as a legal support assistant before moving to the Private Client department as a paralegal in September 2021.

Private Client is a varied area of law of which I believe matches my personal attributes. As a compassionate person, I find that I can provide reassurance to our clients when they feel anxious or overwhelmed when dealing with their private client matters.

I love dancing and listening to music. I love to travel and cannot wait to go abroad again.

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.