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Samantha Dickinson

Samantha Dickinson

Sam is a Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter, known for her clear, confident advice and her unwavering commitment to clients. Blending strategic insight with a warm, personable approach, she helps individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges with ease. Sam brings energy, expertise, and genuine care to every matter she handles. Sam helps employers and employees navigate the ever changing world of employment law so that even the trickiest situations feel manageable. She specialises in UK employment matters, including Tribunal claims, HR advisory work, discrimination and dismissal issues, contract drafting, workplace investigations, and employee–employer dispute resolution. Samantha is known for cutting through complexity and offering practical, commercially-focused solutions that genuinely support people and businesses. A qualified solicitor with extensive practice across the South, she is a member of key professional employment law groups and is recognised for her approachable style and clear communication. Outside work she volunteers for a local charity and is passionate about improving access to legal understanding for young people starting their careers.
Fiona Dodd

Fiona Dodd

Head of the Private Client team since 2019, Fiona joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2003, specialising in Wills, Probate and Estate planning.She has a particular interest in advising farming families in multigenerational planning. A longstanding member of STEP, Fiona has led her team to rankings in the Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth guide, and multiple national awards, including Private Client Practitioner of the Year 2024. Estate planning and probate can be very emotional. Fiona is very solutions focussed and provides clear and empathetic advice to support families at a difficult time. Whilst Fiona advises on all aspects of Wills, estate planning and probate, over time she has specialised in advising high net worth families in multi-generational planning, working particularly closely with the rural affairs team for our farming clients. In this context Fiona works closely with other professional advisers including accountants and financial advisers to protect family wealth in a complex tax environment. Fiona has seen an increase in working with accountants to restructure the family business to pass on wealth early, but maintain control for the older generation.
Nicole Humphreys

Nicole Humphreys

Nicole qualified as a solicitor in 2011 and is a partner in the employment team. She joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in June 2025, after many years at a business-focused law firm as head of the employment department. With extensive experience advising both employees and employers, Nicole enjoys the diversity of employment law and the unique challenges each case presents. She enjoys that her work is shaped by people, business, and the law, and it is this fast-paced and dynamic environment that keeps her engaged and passionate about her practice. She thrives on helping people and takes real pride in guiding businesses and individuals through difficult or sensitive situations. Nicole values the relationships she builds with her clients and enjoys working closely with them to offer clear, pragmatic advice on even the most complex employment issues. Areas of PracticeBringing an Employment Tribunal Claim Employment Law Settlement Agreements Workplace Issues including Disciplinary and Grievance
Matt Parr

Matt Parr

Matt is a Chambers UK recognised solicitor with over 15 years experience advising clients on all matters relating to estate planning, estate administration and powers of attorney. Matt is a full member of STEP, an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly SFE), and holds the STEP Diploma in Advanced Will Preparation — which he passed with Distinction. His work has been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guides, where he was named an Associate to Watch in 2022 and later ranked as an Up and Coming Partner in the 2024/25 edition. Matt enjoys helping clients navigate the often‑complex world of estate planning, Will preparation, Inheritance Tax planning and the administration of estates and trusts. He has supported a wide range of clients over the years — from High and Ultra High Net Worth individuals managing the intricacies of family wealth, business sales or even newly‑won lottery jackpots, to those simply wanting to put their affairs in good order for peace of mind. Whatever the size of the estate, Matt’s focus remains the same: giving clear, practical advice that makes life easier and more manageable for his clients. Based primarily in the Crawley, Haywards Heath and Brighton offices and serving the wider Mid‑Sussex community, Matt has built strong working relationships with accountants, independent financial advisers and other professionals. This collaborative approach ensures clients receive a joined‑up, holistic service tailored to their personal circumstances. Matt his head of the firm’s Crawley office and is keen to integrate with and pay back to the community in which we operate and supports local businesses to do the same.
Jessica Partridge

Jessica Partridge

Jessica Partridge is a Partner and Head of Tax and Trusts, advising individuals, families, trustees and business owners on complex tax, trust and succession planning matters.Having qualified as a solicitor in 2007, she has developed extensive expertise in wealth preservation, estate planning, trust structuring and administration, and tax-efficient succession planning.Jessica is a full member of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), reflecting her specialist knowledge and experience in trusts and estates. She is known for providing clear, pragmatic advice on complex matters and for building long-standing relationships with clients and their professional advisers. Areas of Practice:Private Client Inheritance tax planning Personal Tax and Estate Planning Succession and Tax Planning Trust management Trusts
Emma Van Bunnens

Emma Van Bunnens

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.