100% satisfaction!
We have used Dawson Hart for our business property purchases and sales for years and they never fail to deliver.
Expert personal attention to three generations of my family - excellent firm.
I have used Dawson Hart for over forty years. I live almost 100 miles away from their office, but still use them because all the staff are welcoming and efficient. I cannot rate them highly enough.
Delighted with the service offered.
Efficient, courteous resolution of a difficult matter.
Wonderful people, excellent service.
Phone always answered promptly by Reception staff who always quickly transferred call through to conveyancing team.'
Dawson Hart ‘has a recognised expertise in high-value financial cases representing professionals and business people from all sectors’. Practice head Mahie Abey ‘has an excellent grasp of the law, is very client focused and deals with complex situations with skill and a clear grasp of the issues'. Caroline Bourn’s collaborative law practice is highlighted together with her ‘grasp of details combined with a very approachable manner’. In addition to handling the financial issues arising from divorce and the breakdown of civil partnerships, the team also resolves Children Act issues and children residency matters.
Caroline Bourn is praised by sources for her “calm, clear and efficient” approach to family and matrimonial matters. She regularly handles complex financial remedy cases for high net worth clients as well as private children work. She is also an experienced collaborative lawyer.
The young ladies in the reception area were pleasant and cheerful, giving the impression of a well run, efficient workplace.
Department head Mahie Abey handles complex, high-value matrimonial finance cases. He is also well versed in handling private children matters. He receives high praise from clients, one of whom notes; “I have 100% faith that he has my best interests at heart and feel confident knowing he is fighting my corner.
It’s very reassuring to know that I have found a local firm of solicitors who I feel I can trust to use again whenever I have need of legal services. Your staff are all a pleasure to deal with and I have received excellent care and service throughout the proceedings.
Stefan Banks
Direct Dial: 01825 747123
DIRECTOR - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Stefan joined Dawson Hart in Autumn 2023 and became a Director in 2025. He has a wide range of experience in commercial property transactions with a particular expertise in real estate investment, asset management and Landlord and Tenant work. Stefan’s clients range from local property developers and investors, professional landlords with extensive commercial property portfolios and regulated pension funds all the way to first time buyers and new small business owners taking on their first lease.
No matter the transaction, Stefan always seeks to provide an efficient and professional service and takes pride in maintaining an open and responsive dialogue with his clients and all other parties involved in the transaction.
Outside of work, Stefan is a keen squash player and board game enthusiast. As a life-long Spurs fan, he frequently ruins his weekends by spending time travelling to London to watch them play.
Specialisms
- Commercial Lease work including new leases, renewals, extensions, variations and assignments
- Acquisition and disposals of commercial and residential property
- Refinancing, whether for a single property or for a large portfolio
- Acting for pension funds in respect of properties held in a SIPP
- Easements and rights over land and Property
- Option and Overage Agreements
- Business sales and purchases
Memberships and Appointments
- Admitted as a solicitor in 2017
- Member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Former president of the Sussex Law Society JLD
What Stefan's Clients say:
- "From the moment I spoke to Stefan, I knew it was going to work. He was professional, approachable, and clearly knew his field inside out. Throughout the process, Stefan explained everything clearly, kept me updated, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and well-managed. His honesty and attention to detail gave me complete confidence that we were in safe hands. I'm very grateful for his support and look forward to working with him again in the future."