Dean Wilson LLP > Brighton, England > Firm Profile

‘In my experience of this practice, they are thorough, well organised and appear to leave no stone unturned in their attention and preparation of cases. It is evident that they hold a particular specialism in PI and CN cases.’

‘I work regularly with Alex Brown and Ben Davey. I find them both to be highly professional, and clear and concise. I find that they, along with all other more junior members of their team that I have dealings with, are approachable and open, which helps establish a proactive and efficient approach.’

‘Ben Davey thinks outside the box – he sees and acknowledges my struggles.’

‘Small but perfectly formed team – all very able and very committed lawyers with high standards driven from top down, but with a human touch that is integral to the type of work the department does and the clients they work with.’

‘I would highlight Alex Brown in particular – he is knowledgeable, industrious, has good tactical awareness and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Lawyers would have a better reputation if there were more people like him in the profession.’

‘Alex Brown has personal experience with the complexities of people with certain disabilities which has been very helpful in preparing me for future issues that I may not have considered.’

‘Frances Pierce is a formidable lawyer. She combines enormous knowledge, experience and tenacity with emotional intelligence and empathy.

‘Alex Brown is a real star. His insight is second to none: he knows exactly what needs to happen to bring a claim to a successful conclusion and quite simply gets the job done. He is wise well beyond his years and rivals the most experienced solicitors in the field. He is a pleasure to work with.’

‘In my experience of this practice, they are thorough, well organised and appear to leave no stone unturned in their attention and preparation of cases. It is evident that they hold a particular specialism in PI and CN cases.’

‘I work regularly with Alex Brown and Ben Davey. I find them both to be highly professional, and clear and concise. I find that they, along with all other more junior members of their team that I have dealings with, are approachable and open, which helps establish a proactive and efficient approach.’

‘Ben Davey thinks outside the box – he sees and acknowledges my struggles.’

‘Small but perfectly formed team – all very able and very committed lawyers with high standards driven from top down, but with a human touch that is integral to the type of work the department does and the clients they work with.’

‘I would highlight Alex Brown in particular – he is knowledgeable, industrious, has good tactical awareness and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Lawyers would have a better reputation if there were more people like him in the profession.’

‘Alex Brown has personal experience with the complexities of people with certain disabilities which has been very helpful in preparing me for future issues that I may not have considered.’

‘Frances Pierce is a formidable lawyer. She combines enormous knowledge, experience and tenacity with emotional intelligence and empathy.

‘Alex Brown is a real star. His insight is second to none: he knows exactly what needs to happen to bring a claim to a successful conclusion and quite simply gets the job done. He is wise well beyond his years and rivals the most experienced solicitors in the field. He is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Gabrielle Moffat – worked with her a long time, dedicated and excellent in addressing the issues and working to resolve the dispute. Good communication and tailored service. Highly recommend.’

‘Good, honest communication. Prompt responses. Professionalism – despite my lack of knowledge, the team at Dean Wilson always made me feel welcome and broke subject matter down so I could understand.’

‘Claire Whiteman acted on our behalf and she was excellent. She was very empathetic to our problem and very patient with us as it was all a new area for us. With her advice, patience and doggedness we successfully concluded our issue and had all costs refunded. It felt like a very personal service.’

‘They provide clients with clear and detailed advice in an area of property that is quite specialised.’

‘Claire Whiteman, Gabrielle Moffatt and the whole team at Dean Wilson are outstanding. Their advice and work is professional, relevant and exactly what is needed in difficult situations.’

‘Duncan Wilks is a pleasure to work with. He has a talent for quickly getting to the crux of the matter and his advice is always clear and easy to understand. His advice will always include his recommendation, which differs from some of his competitors who simply list all the options and pitfalls but are apt to sit on the fence as far as a recommendation is concerned.’

‘We are being advised by Gabrielle Moffatt. She has been supportive and extremely helpful in dealing with the complex and continuing problems we are facing, in a situation which involves dealing with some extremely aggressive and difficult people. We have received excellent advice and Gabrielle Moffatt’s thoroughness, helpfulness, professional and personable approach has been very supportive and beneficial during that time we have been seeking advice from her.’

‘Each practitioner that I work with has an in-depth knowledge of the material that we are working on. This gives us great confidence.’

‘Dean Wilson provide an exceptional level of service to individuals at one of the toughest times in their lives. Despite the size of the family law team they are extremely well regarded and one of the go-to firms in the area.’

‘Julian Hunt is an experienced practitioner who is well known and respected by opponents and the judiciary. I have found him to be insightful and to have appropriately managed client expectations. Sarah Phillips is a joy to work with. She is extremely personable and excellent at dealing with difficult opponents and delivering successful outcomes for her clients. She seems to have unbounded energy and enthusiasm for her cases. She is hard working and dedicated and I’ve recommended her. Jennie Apsey is one to watch for the future. She is level-headed and unflustered by even the most difficult of litigants in person. She is extremely hard working and someone you want in your corner.’

‘Sarah Phillips has represented me and the support I received from Sarah through a very challenging and stressful period of my life was second to none. Sarah is an excellent people person as well as being highly competent. Sarah’s superb correspondence was key evidence throughout the litigation. Sarah was very personable and went above and beyond to reassure me and manage me, always giving me pertinent advice. Without Sarah’s level-headed and intelligent help things would have turned out differently. It was a source of comfort to me that Sarah was fighting my corner and there to give me the legal support I needed.’

‘Sarah Phillips is an excellent solicitor who consistently goes over and above for her clients. She has a genuine care for each client and is always willing to go the extra mile. I would describe her as providing a platinum service.’

‘Dean Wilson are a very respected practice within Sussex. They are a full-service practice and appear to excel in all areas. Their family team is committed to working collaboratively and always uphold a professional approach to their cases. We have no hesitation in recommending clients to them where there might be a conflict.’

‘Dean Wilson houses a highly experienced team of family lawyers who I would describe as experts in their field. They are hard-working and devoted to the best outcome for each client.’

‘Julian Hunt is a really good lawyer, experienced, calm and can fight his client’s corner with flair and creativity without making the dispute intractable. Not to be underestimated, he diffuses difficult situations with good humour and a direct approach. He is straight talking, trustworthy and well respected locally.’

‘Having used several family solicitors in the past I feel fortunate to have had Jennie Apsey on my team. From the outset Jennie understood how complicated the case was, demonstrating just the right balance of pragmatism and care. Throughout the twelve months I engaged Jennie nothing was too much trouble. I cannot thank her enough and will always be grateful, as will my children. I would not hesitate to recommend Jennie.’