Catherine has over 25 years’ experience dealing with both commercial and individual disputes. Her expertise covers a wide range of matters including commercial contracts, landlord and tenant, debt recovery, insolvency and property litigation. She acts for both private and corporate clients, commercial landlords and local businesses.

Specialism
Dispute and Litigation. Landlord and Tenant. Employment Matters.

David has practised for many years in the Newport and Monmouthshire area. Formerly a partner in the Newport firm of Le Brasseur Davis, where he practised a wide range of legal disciplines, he now specialises in property matters, wills and probate. David is our head of conveyancing and Conveyancing Quality Scheme Senior Responsible Officer.

Specialism
Conveyancing. Commercial Conveyancing. Landlord & Tenant. Wills and Administration of Estates. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Law for the Elderly.

Julie has over 30 years' experience advising clients on all aspects of property law and in particular commercial property law. Julie's experience also extends to the preparation of wills and probate and in particular the administration of high-value estates. Julie began her career in Cardiff with Hugh James Solicitors and later joined her family's firm of Derek James & Vaux in Newport. Julie Joined Jacklyn Dawson in 2003.

Specialism
Commercial Conveyancing. Landlord & Tenant. Business and Company Matters. Wills and Administration of Estates. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Court of Protection. Law for the Elderly.

Jonathan has practised in Newport since 1997. Throughout his career he has been a litigation lawyer, specialising in personal injury claims, employment law, commercial and private disputes and debt recovery. He has also represented both employers and employees with great success before the Employment Tribunals for in excess of 25 years. Jonathan is approachable, friendly and able to discuss any problem you may face in a straightforward and clear manner.

Specialism
Civil litigation. Personal Injury. Clinical Neglicence. Employment Law. Commercial litigation.

Matthew is a partner in the Monmouth office and specialises in property work including both residential and commercial work. He has extensive experience in advising a variety of clients in dealing with all types of commercial property work ranging from individuals and SMEs to banks, charities and pension funds. He is a member of the Agricultural Law Society and Commercial Real Estate Association.

Specialism
• Refinancing and secured lending • Development site acquisitions and plot sales • Conditional contracts • Commercial leases of retail, office and industrial sites • Sales and purchases of small businesses and residential property

Sioned started with the firm as a trainee solicitor in 1996 before joining the non-contentious department when she qualified as a solicitor in 1998. Sioned advises on all aspects of non-contentious law with particular expertise in residential conveyancing, wills and probate and Court of Protection work. She is a fluent Welsh speaker and would be happy to assist anyone who wishes to conduct their business in the Welsh language.
Dechreuodd Sioned gyda'r cwmni fel cyfreithwraig dan hyfforddiant yn 1996 cyn ymuno â'r adran sy’n arbenigo ar waith annadleuol ar ôl cymhwyso fel cyfreithwraig yn 1998. Mae Sioned yn cynghori ar bob agwedd ar gyfraith annadleuol gyda phrofiad arbennig mewn prynu a gwerthu tai, ewyllysiau a phrofiant, a gwaith yn ymwneud â'r Llys Gwarchod. Mae hi’n rhugl yn y Gymraeg ac yn barod i gymorthwyo unrhyw un sydd eisiau trafod yn Gymraeg.

Specialism
Residential Conveyancing. Commercial Conveyancing. Landlord & Tenant. Wills and Administration of Estates. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Court of Protection. Law for the Elderly.
Prynu a Gwerthu Tai/Eiddo Masnachol. Landlord a Thenant. Atwrneiaeth. Ewyllysiau a Gweinyddu Stâd. Y Llys Gwarchod. Chyfraith ar Gyfer yr Henoed.

Kate joined Jacklyn Dawson in April 2022. Kate advises on a number of non-contentious Private Client Matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate. Kate is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. STEP is a worldwide recognised organisation, and this is a qualification that few hold. In addition, Kate has obtained an Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation of which only few a few Solicitors in the County hold. Kate feels Will writing is too often considered a task that many can complete, when in fact, it is more than ever, a task in which legal advice should be sort. Kate also has experience dealing with property matters.

Specialism
Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate

David has been with the firm since 2004 and specialises in all forms of non-contentious law with particular expertise in property matters. He has extensive experience in conveyancing, wills, probate and advising the elderly as well as experience in commercial work and landlord and tenant cases.

Specialism
Residential Conveyancing. Commercial Conveyancing. Landlord and Tenant. Wills and Administration of Estates. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Court of Protection. Law for the Elderly.

Lynsey joined Jacklyn Dawson in March 2015 and specialises in all forms of non-contentious law with particular expertise in property matters. She has extensive experience in conveyancing, wills, probate and advising the elderly as well as experience in commercial conveyancing.

Specialism
Residential Conveyancing. Commercial Conveyancing. Wills and Administration of Estate. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Law for the Elderly.

Denize joined Jacklyn Dawson in January 2020 and is based in our Monmouth office. Having studied at Cardiff University, she has been in private practice since 2009. Since qualification in 2016 Denize has specialised in residential and commercial conveyancing. She has extensive experience in bridging finance and other forms of refinancing and auction sales and purchases. Denize is also experienced in other areas of law including wills and probate, private family matters and court of protection work. Clients report that Denize is professional, friendly and approachable. .

Specialism
Residential conveyancing, commercial conveyancing, private family & childcare matters, wills, probate, administration of estates, power of attorney and Court of Protection matters.

Tim, who practices from the Monmouth office, has been with the firm for 42 years. His is the Diocesan Registrar and Bishop's legal secretary for the Diocese of Monmouth. He also held the office of High Sheriff of Gwent for 2020/21. Tim no longer practices but continues with the firm in a consultancy basis.

Specialism
Consultant

David qualified as a solicitor in Newport in 1986. He has acquired extensive experience in litigation issues particularly that of Financial Services Litigation, where he was one of the first solicitors to successfully act on behalf of customers mis-sold interest rate hedging products. David has always remained popular with clients who appreciate his friendly but committed and no nonsense approach to litigation disputes.

Specialism
Financial Services Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law and Criminal Law

Christopher is very experienced in all facets of non-contentious law, both commercial and private. The firm consults him as and when his expertise adds value.

Specialism
Commercial Law. Commercial Conveyancing. Residential conveyancing. Probate. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Trusts and Wills. Tax Planning. Court of Protection. Landlord and Tenant.

Helen has practised in Monmouth since qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1995 and has built up an excellent reputation in the field of probate, wills and residential conveyancing

Specialism
Wills & Administration of Estates. Lasting Powers of Attorney. Court of Protection. Residential Conveyancing.

Dilys is responsible for our Support Services Team. Her role is to organise and manage our Finance and HR teams, with particular focus and personal interest in encouraging and developing excellence in the support system that underpins the legal services we provide.