A dynamic member of our team, Samantha Dawkins is a commercial and civil law litigator with a particular specialism in property law. She is also an accredited Litigator with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Samantha has ten years’ experience and in recognition of her achievements she won Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Award 2018 for property litigation and AI Excellence Award of Most Influential Woman in Property Law 2018. Having travelled the world, Samantha returned to the UK and worked as an advocate attending a variety of hearings at county courts, from possession proceedings to small claims. She cross-qualified as a solicitor and joined Edward Harte in 2007, becoming a Partner in June 2015.
6 Pavilion Parade, BN2 1RA
Licensed for 15 years
Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Housing & Property, Dispute Resolution, Company & Commercial
Sam Dawkins gave me excellent advice around our whole situation, not just taking on our case without good reason. She gave us a number of options to consider, so we we’re very happy. Thank you Sam!
Samantha Dawkins from Edward Harte Solicitors responded to this review on 20 January, 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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A very good firm. Sam Dawkins was very helpful to me in my previous life as a letting agent and has recently helped me with a personal injury case. She and her secretary Sam Stoneham have been kind and understanding, and have gone above and beyond in their efforts to ensure an excellent result.
Samantha Dawkins from Edward Harte Solicitors responded to this review on 20 January, 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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I highly recommend Sam and her team to provide a professional and efficinet service at a reasonable price.
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I really want to thank Sam for all the work she did for my sister. She had been unfairly dismissed after over 30 years of loyal service.
Her knowledge and expertise, helped to expose the employer for its mismanagement of the whole affair and went a long way to getting a much better result.
My sister was emotionally and physically drained at this point, so for Sam to take over and guide her through, was a godsend.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sam and her team.
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Samantha at Edward Harte Solicitors has been very helpful in drawing up the Terms & Conditions for my businesses. She went the extra mile to understand the variety of my services, even simplified the terms and the result is exceptional. Highly recommended her services along with her amazing personality.
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A dynamic member of our team, Samantha Dawkins is a commercial and civil law litigator with a particular specialism in property law. She is also an accredited Litigator with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Samantha has ten years’ experience and in recognition of her achievements she won Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Award 2018 for property litigation and AI Excellence Award of Most Influential Woman in Property Law 2018. Having travelled the world, Samantha returned to the UK and worked as an advocate attending a variety of hearings at county courts, from possession proceedings to small claims. She cross-qualified as a solicitor and joined Edward Harte in 2007, becoming a Partner in June 2015.
Languages Spoken: English
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/05/08
10/10/23
SRA-approved manager - Member
Edward Harte
?-01-10-2019
Member
Edward Harte (brighton) Limited
?-present
Did what was requested
I needed help with a fairly complex situation regarding my property. Sam understood the issues efficiently and drafted appropriate letters and communications promptly. Frustratingly however we were unable to unlock the resistant other party without the need to go to full on litigation, which I chose not to do.
I would have welcomed being kept informed throughout of the accumulating charges, and also do not understand why methods of payment are not supplied with the final invloice.
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Excellent handling of a Statutory Lease Extension
Sam Dawkins from Edward Harte LLP did an excellent job managing a complicated Statutory Lease Extension on our behalf as the Landlord. I would highly recommend Sam and the firm as a whole.
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Property litigation
Very fast and professional service which made a difficult situation much easier to resolve. Would recommend
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Excellent support
In the complex and unnerving world of tenancy disputes, Samantha Dawkins is your woman! I found her clarity, determination and professionalism excellent.
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Excellent
As a Resident Freehold Company set up to solely manage our building, we found ourselves in a difficult situation with a fellow Lessee’s nonpayment of their portion of costs towards the Building – leaving us all to pick up their share and presented problems to Lessee's when trying to sell their homes. None of us have any legal background and were in the dark, making no progress until we were introduced to Sam Dawkins. Sam was a pleasure to deal with, holding our hands through a difficult process, whilst providing a compassionate, knowledgeable & cost efficient service. We have no hesitation in recommending her services.
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Advice
Sam gave me some really helpful advice when coming to renew my commercial lease. Thanks!
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The best solicitors in town!
Sam Dawkins and her team are knowledgeable, approachable and extremely helpful. Fantastic service from start to finish, I would highly recommend their services. 5 Stars!
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A difficult tenant eviction
Sam's clear and concise advice from the outset gave us confidence that the matter would be handled correctly and that we would be successful in getting our property back. There were a few challenges along the way not least of which the tenant was able to secure legal aid funding to fight the eviction, which meant that the matter dragged on for far longer than expected, however, Sam’s advice never waivered, and we were reassured that the tenant’s defence was flawed. The case eventually went to the Court of Appeal where we were successful and a point of law was determined in our favour.
Sam also handled the subsequent claim for our legal costs, which was completed and settled very quickly.
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Outstanding service
Sam has recently reviewed and constructed some legal documents for me. She provided an outstanding service. Sam not only drafted what I needed but listened to the requirements and advised me on some points I missed. She was professional and efficient. I also had a contract that was urgent and Sam turned the job around within a quick timeframe. Thank you Sam!
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HIGHLY recommend
Sam of Edward Harte was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She patiently helped me through the whole process of writing up our terms and conditions for both our commercial and domestic clients. She had to be very patient! We now feel super confident when submitting them to our customers large or small (they also look super professional and rather impressive). worth every penny, HIGHLY recommended, thanks Sam!
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