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.
Hayley Banks
Solicitor/Director
Direct Dial: 01825 747130
HEAD OF LITIGATION
Hayley joined Dawson Hart in 2022 as Head of our Litigation department and became a Director in 2024. She has a wide range of experience dealing with all types of dispute resolution and civil litigation, from contract disputes to property and probate disputes, acting for both individuals and companies.
Hayley studied law at the Universities of Exeter and Saarbruecken before completing the Legal Practice Course and qualifying as a solicitor in 2018.
In her spare time, Hayley enjoys walking, films, and the odd glass of wine.
Specialisms:
- Civil and commercial litigation, including county court and high court claims, and dispute resolution.
- Probate and Inheritance Act claims
- Trust of land and property claims
- Business and partnership disputes
Memberships and Appointments:
- Admitted as a solicitor in 2018
What Hayley's clients say:
- "Many thanks for your thorough and useful attention"
- " I found Hayley to be extremely helpful and professional. She made me feel at ease with a very difficult situation I am in, and I cannot recommend her highly enough."
- "Both times I have dealt with Hayley previously I have found her to be very competent in dealing with my legal issues."