Martin Dewar

Director & Head of Conveyancing

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Martin studied for his Law Degree at City University London. He graduated with 2:1 Honours. He completed his Training Contract with the firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2002. Martin was promoted to Partner level in 2006 and is an invaluable member of the Residential Conveyancing Team. In addition to being Head of the Residential Conveyancing Department, Martin has vast experience in dealing with Regulatory and Compliance issues. He oversees the firm's compliance function in respect of Data Protection, maintaining the firm’s status on mortgage lenders’ Panels and Conveyancing Quality Accreditations. Martin has an excellent reputation for his conscientious and diligent approach to all transactions. He is highly respected by both estate agents and clients alike.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 294053

  • Based in Dartford, Kent
  • Licensed for 24 years

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Martin studied for his Law Degree at City University London. He graduated with 2:1 Honours. He completed his Training Contract with the firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2002. Martin was promoted to Partner level in 2006 and is an invaluable member of the Residential Conveyancing Team. In addition to being Head of the Residential Conveyancing Department, Martin has vast experience in dealing with Regulatory and Compliance issues. He oversees the firm's compliance function in respect of Data Protection, maintaining the firm’s status on mortgage lenders’ Panels and Conveyancing Quality Accreditations. Martin has an excellent reputation for his conscientious and diligent approach to all transactions. He is highly respected by both estate agents and clients alike.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 294053

  • Based in Dartford, Kent
  • Licensed for 24 years

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  • T G Baynes Solicitors

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until May 2022

  • T G Baynes Solicitors

    Solicitor

    May 2022 - Present 4 years and 5 months

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  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Baynes House, 5a Market Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DB

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Kwame

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Service and expertise were outstanding

My first experience with Martin was excellent, which is why we chose to use him again for our next property purchase. Once again, both the service and expertise were outstanding. Despite considerable pressure from the seller's agents to move things along quickly, Martin and Danielle remained professional, thorough, and committed to following the proper process. Their diligence gave us confidence that everything was being handled correctly and in our best interests. While their conveyancing fees were not the cheapest and were higher than some London-based firms, the level of service justified the cost and one of the biggest advantages was their accessibility. There was never a time when I couldn't reach Martin or Danielle by phone or email, which was incredibly important during what can often be a stressful transaction. Having heard many horror stories from friends and colleagues who opted for cheaper conveyancing firms, I wanted peace of mind and reliable service. Martin and Danielle certainly delivered on both counts and did not disappoint. I would not hesitate to use Martin again in the future and would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and dependable conveyancing solicitor.

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Polya

Housing & Property

Fantastic service

I had a great experience with my solicitor throughout the process. They were professional, responsive, and kept me informed every step of the way. Their advice was clear, and they made everything as smooth and stress-free as possible. I would happily recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable legal support.

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Housing & Property

Disappointing experience - I wish I had gone with a different firm

I specifically went to Martin Dewar because he was the friend of a neighbour, and was recommended. Unfortunately, much of the work was handed to another colleague, who I wasn't introduced to or told would be involved, so the colleague's emails went into my junk mail box which delayed the sale process. They didn't let me know they had sent the emails or chase me when I didn't respond (which was in contrast to my rapid responses to the emails I received from Martin at the beginning of the sale). In addition, I meticulously filled in all the Property Information Forms and included all guarantees and certificates, numbered according to the corresponding sections in the form (and took them to the office, to ensure they arrived safely within 4 days of initiating the sale), but all the guarantees and additional information I included wasn't passed on to the buyer. They were still chasing for it a month later (via the Estate Agent, who was actually excellent). This led to many questions from the buyer and I believe a distrust from them. I wish I had been told it would not all be handled by Martin, and I would have gone to a local solicitor. This experience was in stark contrast to our experience buying our previous houses, where a single solicitor conducted the work and was in regular contact. I only spoke to Martin on two brief occasions. A very disjointed and disappointing experience.

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Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction and understand the conveyancing process can be frustrating at times, particularly when another party chooses to withdraw. We understand Martin addressed these concerns with you directly, prior to your review.

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Helen

Housing & Property

Very professional service

Very professional. Kept me updated regularly. Used this firm 3 times and always had a good service.

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Arber

Housing & Property

Highly Professional Solicitor

Martin was my solicitor when I was buying a flat. The service he provided was excellent. He explained everything clearly, responded promptly to emails, and kept me informed at every stage. I truly appreciated his efficiency and professionalism.

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It’s the second time that my husband and I choose TG Baynes and we are very pleased with all their work and exceptional service that they offer. Martin and his team with their attention to details and professionalism ensured a smooth and stress free house purchase experience. Without doubt we will be choosing Martin and TG Baynes firm in the future and we highly recommend to anyone who is looking for professional experts. Thank you Martin and Tg Baynes for making my home buying journey a positive one. Klodian.

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