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.
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.
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 am a commercial property solicitor who trained with a large regional law firm (DMH Stallard) qualifying in September 2017 and worked there until 2020.
Before joining MWB, I spent 3 years working at Buss Murton Law. Throughout my career I have dealt with a broad range of commercial property transactions including purchases and sales of commercial property, landlord and tenant work and property financing. I also have experience in dealing with more specialist development work acting for both landowners and developers on dealing with option agreements, overage provisions and related development financing.
Having originally studied economic and social history at university between 2001 and 2004, I then worked in the clinical trial industry in data management and logistics roles before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course full time between 2007 and 2009. I then worked in various commercial property paralegal roles before commencing my training contract in September 2015.
Outside of work I follow both football and cricket but as with most parents the majority of my time is taken up running around after my two young children (6 and 9), including helping coach my son’s local football team. I also enjoy travelling although that now tends to be focused on holidays with the family rather than the long weekend city breaks of years gone by.
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.
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!
Simon Baillie-Hamilton is a Partner and Head of the Rural Business and Property team for Mayo Wynne Baxter and has been with the firm since 2000.
Simon is a specialist agricultural solicitor who advises landed families and rural businesses.
With dual professional qualifications, Simon began his career as a rural chartered surveyor before becoming a solicitor. He previously worked for Strutt and Parker and regional law firm Thomas Eggar.
Simon qualified in 1996 and is recognised as one of the country’s top agricultural lawyers by the leading independent guide to the profession Chambers UK. He is a Chartered Surveyor as well as a solicitor and a member of the Agricultural Law Association.
At work Simon is particularly interested in agricultural property, development options and promotions, landlord and tenant matters as well as management and planning for landed estates.
Outside work he enjoys all sports and is a keen supporter of Lewes Hockey Club.
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.