Dean Wilson LLP’s reputation has been built upon our ability to deliver and exceed our clients’ expectations. For over 100 years our success has been founded upon our client focused approach, backed by the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers.
We aim to deliver outcomes and resolutions efficiently and cost effectively. So whether you need assistance with a business or personal matter we can provide a responsive service delivered to you with expertise and clarity.
Trainee Solicitor, Employment & Corporate Departments
Rebecca is currently undertaking her final seat across both the Employment team and the Company Commercial team. She assists Clare Waller and the wider corporate team on a variety of matters, including employment disputes, business acquisitions, and commercial agreements. Her responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and supporting transactional work.
Rebecca previously completed seats in the Personal and Medical Injury team under the supervision of Alex Brown, and in the Property teams, working on both residential and commercial property transactions alongside Karl Willmott-Post, Siobhan Cox, and Scott Gair.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys volunteering and travelling.
Rebecca can be contacted by email: ROA@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: 01273 032352
Paralegal, Residential Conveyancing Department
Megan is a paralegal within our Residential Conveyancing team. She assists in all aspects of conveyancing transactions, specialising in sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity.
Megan graduated from the University of Sussex in 2024, achieving first-class honours in her Law degree. Whilst at university, Megan was a part of the Performing Arts Legal Clinic and provided legal advice and guidance to a variety of charities in the arts industry.
Megan hopes to complete SQE 1 & 2 in the near future to fulfil her aspiration of becoming a solicitor.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys playing piano and going to pilates classes.
Megan can be contacted by email: MBB@deanwilson.co.uk or on their direct dial: 01273 032324.
Paralegal, Dispute Resolution
Clayton is a Paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team, specialising in residential property repossession under Section 8 and Section 21. Clayton helps landlords navigate the legal process with clear advice and practical support, making complex procedures feel more manageable.
Partner, Deputy, Professional Trustee and Mediator
Court of Protection Deputy and Professional Trustee, Catastrophic Personal and Medical Injury Litigation and CEDR accredited Mediator. Frances has a passion for making a difference to lives and has dedicated her whole career to helping clients and their families who suffer from life changing injuries including birth injury, acquired brain injury, spinal, amputees and those with PTSD.
Frances really cares about her clients, who are often extremely vulnerable and need her protection, expertise, and care. She is a formidable litigator and advocate, and often calls upon her mediation skills to assist her clients and team members with disputes and issues.
Many catastrophic personal injury and medical negligence litigation solicitors and Deputies nationally, trust her and seek her advice and support with their vulnerable clients.
Frances can be contacted by email: FVP@deanwilson.co.uk or on their direct dial: (0) 1273 249207.
Paralegal, Dispute Resolution
Kobe is a recent first-class law graduate from the University of Portsmouth. This is Kobe’s first role in law and he is currently assisting the team in Landlord and Tenant matters including the possession proceedings by way of Section 8 and/or Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
LLB Law Graduate from the University of Portsmouth
Partner & Head of Department, Property Department
Siobhan is the Head of the Residential Property Department.
Siobhan has worked for Dean Wilson LLP for over 20 years and specialises in both Residential and Commercial property transactions.
Siobhan has a vast amount of clients worldwide and has an excellent reputation with estate agents, mortgage brokers, surveyors and the like.
Siobhan can be contacted by email: sac@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: 01273 249205.
Siobhan is assisted by Fatima Hussain, Paralegal within the Property Department. Fatima’s contact details are: Email: fyh@deanwilson.co.uk Direct Dial: 01273 249209.
Managing Partner
James has over 20 years’ experience in the legal sector, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the estate agency and residential lettings industries. Having started his career at Dean Wilson LLP as a paralegal, James completed his training contract with the firm and qualified as a corporate solicitor. He has remained with the firm ever since and now leads as Managing Partner.
James is passionate about driving positive change, both within Dean Wilson and across the wider legal profession. He is committed to creating a more rewarding and efficient working environment for legal professionals, while ensuring clients continue to receive practical, commercially focused advice.
His leadership is underpinned by a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing modern law firms, and he brings a forward-thinking approach to both client service and internal culture.
James also serves as the firm’s COLP and MLRO.
James can be contacted by email: jc@deanwilson.co.uk or on his direct dial: 01273 249267.
Chartered Legal Executive, Private Client
Ashleigh has worked at Dean Wilson LLP for 8 years and specialises in a range of Private Client matters.
Having completed her CILEX qualification in 2021, Ashleigh has grown within the department and has experience in dealing with all aspects of Private Client work including Estate Administration, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Ashleigh always supports her clients with sensitivity and expertise.
Chartered Legal Executive (FCilex) 2021.
Ashleigh can be contacted by email: AHS@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: (0) 1273 249275.
Associate Solicitor, Corporate Department
Joshua works in the Commercial & Corporate team at Dean Wilson. He works in mergers & acquisitions and acts on both sides of the transactions. Many of these transactions are in the estate agency sector. He has a wide range of commercial experience, having worked for many recruitment companies in litigation matters.
Joshua focusses on his client’s intentions and makes those work to ensure that transactions are a client led and not lawyer led process.
Joshua has acted in cases involving cross-border jurisdictional issues involving many companies in the EU and further afield.
Joshua grew up in Brighton and Hove, and then studied at UEA and the College of Law in Guildford.
Joshua enjoys riding his bike slowly up hills, a dry riesling, and small cups of strong coffee and speaking conversational French.
Joshua can be contacted by email: jjb@deanwilson.co.uk or on his direct dial: (0) 1273 032337.
Joshua is assisted by Natalia Revesz, Senior Paralegal within the Corporate & Commercial Team. Natalia’s contact details are: Email: nxr@deanwilson.co.uk Direct Dial: 01273 032334.
Senior Paralegal, Court of Protection
Georgia is a Senior Paralegal in the Court of Protection team. Georgia has been overseeing the administration in the team for four years and provides caring, comprehensive support to clients including:
Georgia can be contacted by email: gk@deanwilson.co.uk or on their direct dial: (0) 1273 032316.
Senior Paralegal, Corporate Department
Natalia is a highly competent paralegal who has a range of transactional experience in corporate matters. She has been assisting the Company Commercial department in share and asset acquisitions and disposals, company restructuring and various other complex matters. Her main responsibilities include drafting legal documents, intensive researching, and providing assistance through due diligence processes. She has independently taken charge in leading matters and has previously completed transactions under supervision which has earned her great appreciation amongst clients.
Natalia can be contacted by email: nxr@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: 01273 032332.
Solicitor, Dispute Resolution
Josephine is a four-year qualified solicitor and joined Dean Wilson in September 2024.
Prior to joining the firm, Josephine worked for a national firm in the South West advising on a broad range of litigation matters.
Josephine regularly advises clients on contentious:
Josephine is a detail-orientated, thorough, and conscientious solicitor and works closely with her clients to understand their needs and objectives and brings a deep commitment to helping her clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Josephine can be contacted by email: JIT@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: 01273 032340
Associate Solicitor, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence
I am a Solicitor specialising in personal injury and medical negligence claims. I qualified as a Solicitor in March 2022, having previously spent 4 years working with the team assisting on high value catastrophic injury cases involving brain and spinal cord injury.
I only act for the injured party (Claimants). My specialism is working with people who suffer serious injuries, which may have been caused by:
I have previously reached settlement for my clients who have suffered a range of injuries including fractures, soft tissue injuries and PTSD. Following an accident, a client’s day to day life is affected. My role is to secure compensation for client’s whose ability to work and earn has been impacted and to help them meet future treatment needs on a private basis to assist their recovery.
I am currently assisting my colleague, Ben Davey, with the David Fuller inquiry and compensation scheme, and we act for many the affected family members.
Jessica can be contacted by email: JVE@deanwilson.co.uk or on their direct dial: (0) 1273 249292.
Solicitor, Dispute Resolution
Rory is a solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team specialising in construction law.
Within the construction field, he has experience in both contentious and non-contentious transactional matters.
In dispute resolution, he has experience in a wide range of areas, including breach of contract, insurance, dilapidations, trust and cohabitation disputes, and contested probate matters.
Bachelor of Arts, History, Literature and Culture
Solicitor (SQE)
Rory can be contacted by email: RFL@deanwilson.co.uk or on his direct dial: 01273 032336
Partner, Commercial Property
Melissa has over 10 years of experience helping clients complete matters efficiently and effectively.
Melissa acts on a wide range of commercial transactions including;
Melissa works with a range of clients and is known for her proactive approach to transactions. Clients value her straight-talking advice, responsiveness and focus on commercial outcomes.
Melissa can be contacted by email: mrr@deanwilson.co.uk or on her direct dial: 01273 032375
Paralegal, Court of Protection
Katie is a Paralegal in our Court of Protection team with a focus on supporting clients with acquired brain injury to manage their finances. Assisting client's with anything from paying a dog-walker to buying a house, arranging insurance to applying for benefits.
Since joining the team, Katie has worked on building the projects of bespoke homes, specially adapted for adolescent clients with complex physical and domestic needs. These properties represent build costs in excess of £3.6m.
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