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.
Sophie Westwood
Solicitor
Direct Dial: 01825 747122
SOLICITOR - WILLS, PROBATE & TRUSTS
Sophie qualified as a Solicitor in March 2024.
Sophie was awarded a scholarship from the University of Law to complete her Graduate Diploma in Law and thereafter continued her studies to complete the LLM Legal Practice Course.
She has experience in various areas of the law but over the last few years has specialised in private client matters, with experience of dealing with estate administrations, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
Outside of work Sophie likes to spend time with her dog and family.
Specialisms
- Powers of Attorney
- Probate and administration
- Court of Protection
- Wills
Appointments
- Admitted as a Solicitor - March 2024
- Master of Laws in Professional Legal Practice
What Sophie's clients say:
- "Sophie Westwood has been knowledgeable, supportive, and patient in our dealings to date. It is reassuring to know we are dealing with friendly professionals."
- "Sophie was so lovely, helpful and nothing was too much trouble explaining things several times if needed. She was very thorough and efficient."
- "Sophie answered all our questions patiently and professionally but we also felt very at ease with her and that nothing was too much trouble."
- "Rewriting my will was very stressful and I was worried about doing it, but Sophie was lovely, put me at my ease and answered all my questions efficiently and with compassion."
- "Sophie was wonderful and helped me through a very difficult time. She always responded to me quickly."