I graduated from the University of Essex with an LLB in Law with Business in September 2021, followed by an LLM in Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law from the University of Sussex in 2022. I am currently pursuing qualification as a solicitor through the SQE route.
What do you enjoy most about your role?
What I enjoy most about my role as an enfranchisement paralegal is the balance between technical legal work and client interaction. I particularly value the opportunity to guide clients through what can be a complex and unfamiliar process. It’s rewarding to help clients secure greater control over their properties and achieve long-term value.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I am a keen sports enthusiast. I enjoy playing football, running, cycling, and staying active generally, whether that’s through team sports or personal fitness challenges.
What attracted, and keeps you in this area of law?
My first work experience role during my school days was at a Crown court where I met and delved into the working lives of solicitors – this kick started my interest in the law.
I completed my studies in Wales and London, qualifying in 2017. Soon after, my legal career commenced as a Private Client solicitor in London for 3 years before moving to Crawley. I really enjoy building relationships with clients and their families and pride myself on providing bespoke advice to each client.
What do you most enjoy about your role?
I believe every day is different as each client has their own story to tell, taking the time to listen to clients and assisting them where I can, is the most rewarding part of being a solicitor.
What would your colleagues say about you?
I am very organised, a good listener and problem solver!
What do you like to do outside of work?
I love to spend time with my family in Crawley and Wales, long walks and travelling the world!
Matt qualified at a regional firm in the South West in 2010 before relocating to Birmingham to start his legal career. Shortly after relocating, Matt joined what was Shakespeares and later Shakespeare Martineau (another brand within the AMPA legal and professional services group). Matt worked in the firm’s Birmingham and Solihull offices before moving to head up the Private Client team in their Milton Keynes office as a Legal Director where he stayed until 2022 at which point Matt moved to Sussex and joined Mayo Wynne Baxter as a partner.
Matt is a full member of STEP, an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formally SFE) and has passed the STEP diploma in advanced Will preparation with Distinction. Matt was also named as Associate to Watch in the Chambers 2022 High Net Worth rankings and ranked as Up and Coming partner in Chamber 2023 High Net Worth ranking!
Matt enjoys helping all types of clients in negotiating the pitfalls of estate planning and estate/trust administration including Will preparation, Lasting Powers of Attorney and IHT planning. Matt has a particular interest in working with clients from within the LGBTQ+ community, offering an open and non-judgemental path to the services they need.
Outside of work Matt enjoys going to the theatre and has seen almost 90 shows in the West End and on tour. He is also enjoys visits to the many local vineyards in and around Sussex, running and DIY.
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.
I first became interested in a career in law during my A – Levels, where I undertook a period of work experience at a local firm.
As soon as I finished my A-Levels, I joined Lawson Lewis Blakers as a legal secretary within both the Family and Employment departments, where I went on to achieve both my Legal Secretary Diploma and my Specialist Paralegal Qualification.
Following the merger of Lawson Lewis Blakers and Mayo Wynne Baxter in early 2023, I joined the firm as an Employment Paralegal.
In September 2024, I began my Solicitor Apprenticeship with BPP. This opportunity allows me to combine academic study with real world legal practice, which further develops the skills I have been working on over the years.
Outside of work and study, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I also love to travel and unwind with a good book whenever I get the chance.
I am a Partner who has worked in the Private Client department for 10 years starting as a paralegal. I am an Affiliate member of STEP.
I acts in the administration of estates and enjoy working on complex or out of the ordinary matters including estates including cross border matters. I have experience dealing with estates with assets in France, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Morocco, and Luxembourg.
I am Secretary for the Lewes & District Dementia Action Alliance and help promote Mayo Wynne Baxter as a dementia friendly firm. I work with those living with dementia and their carers to ensure that their Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney reflect their wishes and to ensure they have an advocate who can support then if they cannot do so themselves. I encourage carers and family members to prepare Wills for ensure that the person living with dementia is protected should their carer or family member die.
I pride myself on providing caring and understanding advice and I am a familiar face around Lewes. I ensure that those with additional needs are given bespoke treatment according to their needs and I really value building a relationship with my clients that extends from initial diagnosis to the end of their lives.
I graduated from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand with Law and Science degrees in 1994 and qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in the same year. I practised law in New Zealand before permanently moving to the UK and becoming a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, in 2003. Since that time, my practice was litigation based with an emphasis on family law, contested wills & probate and employment matters.
After working as a Partner with Russell & Co Solicitors in Crawley, West Sussex, I joined Mayo Wynne Baxter when the firms merged in May 2018.
I am a Partner and Head of the Family Team at MWB, with a practice which is now exclusively family law.
The cases I deal with involve separation, divorce, civil partnership, and cohabitation breakdown and I advise clients on the financial issues arising as a consequence of their relationship breakdown as well as issues in connection with the care arrangements for any children of the relationship.
I also have a wealth of experience in advising and representing clients who have been the victims of domestic violence or against whom allegations of domestic violence have been made.
My specialisms are in advising and representing clients in cases involving:
- Intractable contact/parental alienation children disputes;
- Temporary/permanent removal of children from England and Wales;
- International/domestic child abduction/failure to return;
- Relocation with children within England and Wales;
- Emergency/urgent court orders involving children;
- Urgent applications for orders to protect clients from domestic violence.
- Complex financial claims upon divorce/separation.
Jessica qualified in 2007 and specialises in private client law, more specifically trust creation and structuring, succession planning and capital taxation.
She is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners which is the most comprehensive qualification in the trusts and estates field and enhances her ability to give holistic advice to clients as a trusted advisor.
Before joining the firm Jessica was head of the private client department of a West Sussex law firm, having worked previously in the City and training with a regional firm known for dealing with landed estates and Sunday Times Rich List clients.
She regularly advises a variety of high net worth clients on trusts and complex tax planning solutions, whilst putting clients at ease by making the meetings congenial and friendly.
Outside of work Jessica loves spending time with her family and, when she has the opportunity, having a good gallop over the downs on her horse.
Angela qualified as Legal Executive in 1995 and specialised in Residential Conveyancing. She is now an Associate Chartered Legal Executive.
Angela was employed in Private Practise working primarily for DMH in East Grinstead, Lewes and Brighton.
Angela took a career break to have her three children, and worked part-time in a local Primary School.
Outside of work, Angela is a keen gardener, and enjoys walking around Storrington and The Downs. She volunteers at the local conservation group and maintains areas of interest.