Solicitor at Edward Harte Solicitors

Samantha Dawkins

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 465181

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 16 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Dispute Resolution, Company & Commercial

4.9/5 28 Client Reviews 28
  • Personal Injury 5%
  • Dispute Resolution 10%
  • Housing & Property 75%
  • Company & Commercial 5%
  • Clinical Negligence 5%
28 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    27
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Barbara
Verified Barbara Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Edward Harte Solicitors
April 21, 2024 20240421174334

Did what was requested

3

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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Anonymous
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November 14, 2023 20231114083406

Excellent handling of a Statutory Lease Extension

5

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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Chris
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September 26, 2023 20230926064317

Property litigation

5

Very fast and professional service which made a difficult situation much easier to resolve. Would recommend

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Louise
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September 05, 2023 20230905133704

Excellent support

5

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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Anonymous
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July 20, 2023 20230720130849

Excellent

5

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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Nick
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July 12, 2023 20230712111729

Advice

5

Sam gave me some really helpful advice when coming to renew my commercial lease. Thanks!

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Steven
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March 28, 2023 20230328010000

The best solicitors in town!

5

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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Darran
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February 01, 2023 20230201141428

A difficult tenant eviction

5

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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Katie
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May 04, 2020 20200504010000

Outstanding service

5

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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Steven
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April 16, 2020 20200416010000

HIGHLY recommend

5

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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Liz
Liz Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Edward Harte Solicitors
September 19, 2022
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Liz

5

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!

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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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Gillian
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April 14, 2022
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Gillian

5

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.

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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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Mark
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January 11, 2021
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Mark

5

I highly recommend Sam and her team to provide a professional and efficinet service at a reasonable price.

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Amanda
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October 14, 2020
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Amanda

5

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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Daniel
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October 08, 2019
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Daniel

5

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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About Samantha Dawkins

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

Contact Samantha Dawkins

Address

Edward Harte Solicitors

6 Pavilion Parade

BN2 1RA



Phone 01273 662756

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/05/08

10/10/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Edward Harte

?-01-10-2019

Member

Edward Harte (brighton) Limited

?-present