Lykha joined MWB in 2024 and is a Paralegal in our Private Client Department. With a background in Deputyship and client‑facing roles, she is a reliable first point of contact who provides calm, confident guidance. She is committed to developing her legal career while delivering consistently excellent client care.

She began her legal career in Cardiff as a Legal Assistant, where her work within a Deputyship team inspired her commitment to helping people navigate sensitive and often complex personal circumstances. This experience strengthened her skills in communication, empathy, and handling matters involving vulnerable clients with care and professionalism.

After relocating to Sussex in 2024, Lykha joined Mayo Wynne Baxter’s Private Client team. She now assists fee‑earners with a range of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, probate, and estate administration, ensuring clients receive a smooth and supportive experience from initial enquiry through to completion.

Alongside her role, Lykha is preparing to begin the Graduate Diploma in Law as part of her long‑term goal to progress within the legal profession. She values being part of a collaborative team and takes pride in building positive relationships with clients.

Outside work, she enjoys indoor bouldering, volunteering in museums, and following women’s football

Tom is an in-house recruiter with over 15 years experience working across a number of sectors. He has been a specialist legal recruiter with Mayo Wynne Baxter for the last 3 years providing tailored recruitment services to support the future growth of the firm.

Tom works closely with internal stakeholders to understand their recruitment needs in order to create bespoke campaigns and attract the best talent for each role.

He loves getting to know candidates throughout the process and making sure the roles align with their own career aspirations so that they can thrive with the firm.
After completing a qualification in Business Management Tom moved to London where he started out his recruitment career, he then relocated to Sussex.

From here he started his journey with Mayo Wynne Baxter where he manages recruitment across all of Sussex and Kent hubs. He is also part of the wider AMPA Group Talent Acquisition team who manage recruitment activity for all group brands nationally.

Tom loves all that Sussex life has to offer, from the beach to the south downs he enjoys exploring new places with his family.

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.

Sadvi is a qualified a Chartered Legal Executive with over 15 years experience advising clients in the Private Client sector in East Sussex. She specialises in the creation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the Administration of Estates.

Sadvi guides individuals and families through life’s most important legal decisions with clarity, compassion, and precision. She specialises in Private Client law, helping clients protect their assets, provide for loved ones, and administer estates efficiently and sensitively.

Sadvi is a qualified Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx), admitted in 2020, with over 10 years’ experience in the Private Client sector across East Sussex. Her practice concentrates exclusively on:

  • Drafting bespoke Wills
  • Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Probate applications
  • Administration of Estates
  • Creation of Trusts
  • Inheritance Tax planning considerations

Her work is firmly rooted in UK private client practice, ensuring full compliance with current legislation including the Administration of Estates Act 1925, the Trustee Act 2000 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Sadvi supports clients at what are often emotionally sensitive times. Whether assisting with forward planning or guiding executors through estate administration, she provides:

  • Clear, practical legal advice in straightforward language
  • Structured, efficient case management
  • Sensitivity to family dynamics and individual circumstances
  • Proactive communication throughout each matter

Clients value her approachable manner combined with her meticulous attention to detail. She understands that private client matters are deeply personal and ensures each client feels supported and informed.

With over a decade of experience in East Sussex, Sadvi has:

  • Successfully guided numerous executors through complex probate matters, helping to minimise delays and administrative stress
  • Assisted families in structuring Wills and Trusts to safeguard vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Supported clients in putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place to ensure financial and healthcare decisions remain in trusted hands
  • Helped estates navigate inheritance tax considerations efficiently and pragmatically

While confidentiality is paramount, her consistent track record reflects careful planning, thorough preparation, and calm problem-solving. Her route to qualification combines strong academic grounding with extensive hands-on experience in private client practice.

Sadvi has worked extensively across East Sussex, supporting clients in towns and surrounding areas including Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings. Her local knowledge enables her to provide tailored advice reflecting regional property values, family structures, and community considerations.

Sadvi prides herself on being personable, approachable and highly efficient. She understands that many clients are navigating significant life events — planning for the future, coping with bereavement, or protecting vulnerable relatives — and she ensures the legal process feels manageable and structured.

Outside of work, Sadvi enjoys baking and spending quality time with her young family.

If you would like clear, practical advice on Wills, probate or estate planning in East Sussex, contact Sadvi to arrange an initial consultation and discuss how she can assist you. Early advice can provide certainty, protection and peace of mind for you and your family.

Sara is an Associate Solicitor in the firm’s highly regarded Tax and Trust team. She advises individuals, families and trustees on a broad range of private client matters.

Sara specialises in estate administration, trusts, wills, inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. She has particular expertise in the creation, administration and termination of trusts, together with advising on complex estate and trust matters involving high-net-worth individuals. Her work includes estates qualifying for Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR), as well as advising on inheritance tax, capital gains tax and trust taxation. She also assists executors and trustees by ensuring estates and trusts are administered efficiently and in accordance with their legal obligations. She is known for providing clear, practical advice with empathy and professionalism, helping clients make informed decisions during what are often significant and sensitive life events.

Sara advises clients across all of the firm’s offices throughout Sussex, providing tailored legal support both in person and remotely. She is committed to building long-term relationships with clients by delivering responsive, straightforward advice that is aligned with their individual circumstances and objectives.

Sara is currently completing her STEP qualifications, further strengthening her specialist expertise in trusts, estates and succession planning.

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.

Nicola is Head of the Employment Department at Mayo Wynne Baxter.

She joined the firm in 2023 when MWB merged with Pure Employment Law, where she was co-founder. Nicola is also Head of our Chichester office.

Nicola qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and has expertise in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, dismissal, breach of contract, pay and benefits and family-friendly rights. She provides strategic HR and employment law support to a wide range of organisations and helps her clients deal with major projects such as restructuring exercises and transfers of undertakings. She is also an experienced Employment Tribunal advocate.

Nicola regularly presents at seminars and workshops on employment law and enjoys delivering interactive training sessions.

For many years now Nicola has been ranked as a leading employment lawyer in ‘Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession’. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association, a former President of Chichester & District Law Society, and has many years’ experience as a governor at two local schools.

Justine Bishop is a Paralegal in the Private Client team and has previously worked in the Residential Property Department.

Her main role is to provide support for the firm’s lawyers and assist in a range of Private Client matters including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills and Probate, and Estate Administration.

Justine is a strong team player who always strives to deliver an efficient and effective service to every client. She enjoys meeting clients and learning about their needs and finding ways to help them achieve their goals as smoothly and positively as possible.

Her aim is to provide a bespoke and friendly service to ensure the best possible outcome.

She excels at being able to track down and obtain difficult information to enable a matter to proceed.

Justine is approachable and friendly, always ready to offer a listening ear and advice.

Helen heads up the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department leading a team of specialists in property litigation, enfranchisement and commercial disputes.

She has a vast amount of experience specialising in all aspects of property disputes acting for a range of clients including developers, land owners, trusts, commercial landlords and tenants and the private individual.

Helen is ranked as a Leading Partner in Legal500 having maintained her ranking in both Legal500 and ChambersUk for several years.

With over 30 years experience Helen has honed her expertise in all aspects of property disputes for both commercial and residential property.

Helen specialises in many types of disputes including

  • Complex dilapidations cases
  • Lease renewals
  • Forfeiture
  • Breach of covenants
  • Co-ownership disputes
  • Orders for sale
  • Adverse possession
  • Boundary disputes
  • Rights of Way Disputes

She also advises on professional negligence claims against surveyors, architects and valuers.

Helen is frequently commended by her clients for her clarity of advice, strategic and pragmatic approach. She concentrates on the desired outcome but balances this with a commercial focus. In 2022 she won a breakthrough case enabling a group of holiday home leaseholders to apply to purchase the freehold of their properties by proving that the properties could be defined as ‘houses’ under the existing legislation. This lead to her being Lawyer in the News in February 2022 – https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/lawyer-in-the-news/lawyer-in-the-news-helen-bell-mayo-wynne-baxter/5111733.article#commentsJump

She has been described as ‘…very collaborative, knowledgeable and has a very strategic approach to cases’.

Helen qualified as a commercial mediator in 2004 and is therefore well placed to advise when mediation, or other types of alternative dispute resolution, may be appropriate. Helen is also a member of the Property Litigation Association.

Call Helen if you need advice on a property dispute and require someone who is personable, extremely experienced and will have your best interests at the heart of her approach.

Emma qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and is a recommended lawyer by Legal 500. She is a Partner in the Family Department, Deputy Head of Department and also Heads up the East Grinstead office. Emma is also Training Partner and Work Experience Partner for the brand.

Emma specialises in all aspects of Family law. She represents clients within divorce and civil partnership, financial and children cases, and will often represent them in court in place of a barrister.

Emma’s legal practice also includes representing grandparents within children cases. She drafts complex pre and post nuptial agreements which is one of her specialisms.

With over 20 years experience, Emma offers clients pragmatic and focused advice depending on their needs, doing so with the sensitivity needed in complex family situations. Dealing either with high net worth financial matters to sensitive children matters, Emma provides clear and concise advice and representation for all of her clients. Emma is a member of Resolution and is committed to promoting a constructive approach to all family issues.

Emma studied Law at the University of Sussex, then undertook her LPC at the College of Law, Guildford. She completed her training contract with a small firm specialising in criminal and family law.

Emma is happy to speak with clients prior to being formally instructed as she understands how important it is for clients to instruct the right lawyer for them. One client said: ‘Emma not only has our interests at heart, she seems to have them hard-wired into her DNA.’

Emma truly cares that she gives clients the very best advice and overall client experience in what is often a very difficult time in their lives.