Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Bexhill-on-Sea
At Donaldson Dunstall, we deliver efficient, client-focused legal services tailored to individual and business needs. Established in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, our firm combines deep local knowledge with national and international expertise. Our team of solicitors prioritises proactive advice, ensuring legal solutions align with commercial realities. With over 30 years of collective experience, we maintain high standards through continuous professional development and technological innovation. Client relationships form the cornerstone of our practice, enabling us to provide strategic guidance based on personal understanding of client circumstances.Recognised for excellence in conveyancing, probate, and commercial law, we operate without referral fees, maintaining independence and integrity. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by authorisation from the Solicitors' Regulation Authority and membership of The Law Society. We invest in client education, offering clear explanations of complex legal processes. Regular updates on legislative changes ensure our advice remains current and actionable. This approach has fostered exceptional client loyalty, with most new business arising from personal recommendations.
Services
Conveyancing
Enfranchisement
Probate
Commercial Law
Elderly Client Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years combined experience in property and commercial law
- Our team provides proactive legal strategies based on personal client understanding
- We maintain SRA authorisation and Law Society membership
- Our service includes regular client education on legal developments
- We operate without referral fees ensuring independent advice
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors' Regulation Authority
- The Law Society
What people say
Professional service
Prompt communication
Excellent expertise
Personalised approach
Highly efficient
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle all aspects of residential property transactions. We conduct thorough legal checks, boundary verifications, and ownership validations to prevent future disputes. The team manages complex cases including leasehold transfers, divorce-related property changes, and unregistered land transactions. Clients benefit from Kate Tynan's dedicated expertise and our proactive approach to property law.
Enfranchisement
We guide leaseholders through collective freehold acquisition processes. Our specialists determine market valuations, explain ownership benefits versus lease extensions, and manage legal negotiations. Colin Dunstall leads this service, ensuring clients understand their rights and obligations under property law while achieving optimal outcomes in building ownership transfers.
Probate
Our probate team manages estate administration including will interpretation, asset distribution, and inheritance tax considerations. We assist executors with legal requirements, creditor claims, and property sales when necessary. Patrick Donaldson and Colin Dunstall provide expert guidance through complex probate processes with compassionate client support.
Commercial Law
We offer comprehensive commercial legal services covering company formation, partnership agreements, employment contracts, and business sales. Our expertise extends to health and safety regulations, franchise agreements, and contract drafting. Colin Dunstall provides strategic legal advice to help businesses navigate commercial challenges while minimising legal risks.
Elderly Client Services
Specialist support for older clients includes will creation, lasting powers of attorney, and trust formation. We protect vulnerable clients from exploitation while enabling informed decision-making. Patrick Donaldson leads this service, combining legal expertise with compassionate guidance for estate planning and tax considerations.
People
Patrick Donaldson
Partner
Specialising in probate and elderly client services, Patrick combines 25 years' experience with compassionate legal guidance. He focuses on estate planning and vulnerable client protection while maintaining strong client relationships.
Colin Dunstall
Partner
Commercial law and property specialist with expertise in enfranchisement, general property law, and business legal matters. Colin provides strategic advice to businesses and property owners across East Sussex.
Kate Tynan
Partner
Leading conveyancing specialist with particular expertise in residential property transactions. Kate manages complex cases with efficiency and clear communication, ensuring smooth property transfers for clients.
Julie Morris
Conveyancer
Experienced conveyancer providing efficient property transaction services. Julie maintains excellent client communication throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring timely completions and clear advice.
Amy Oulson-Jenkins
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor supporting various legal areas including property and commercial law. Amy provides professional legal assistance while developing expertise across the firm's core services.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate from Bexhill-on-Sea, serving East Sussex clients locally while providing national and international legal services.
Are you regulated solicitors?
Yes, we're authorised by the Solicitors' Regulation Authority (number 44094) and members of The Law Society.
How quickly will you respond?
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day during office hours (9am-5pm Monday-Friday).
What legal specialisms do you offer?
Our core services include conveyancing, probate, commercial law, enfranchisement, and elderly client services.
Can you handle complex property cases?
Yes, our team manages complex transactions including unregistered land, leasehold enfranchisement, and commercial property matters.
How are legal costs calculated?
We provide transparent pricing with competitive rates. Contact us for specific service cost information.
Reviews (7)
Elle Oriordan
Apr 14, 2022
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My buyer used this company. The worst experience I've ever had selling a property. Very slow to get back to my solicitors. They made everything so painful even the completion date. AVOID - if only I could give 0 stars
Paul Grange
Mar 11, 2022
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Excellent service and friendly staff. Emma Jones who carried out my conveyancing, which was far from simple, was superb. Nothing was too much trouble. Solicitors have a poor reputation for charging for everything at every opportunity, down to the last phone call and e-mail. This is certainly not the case with this firm, who provided a complete service at the original estimated price. I can't recommend them strongly enough.
Guy Charrison
Feb 14, 2022
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In a conveyancing matter I was acting as the Surveyor/agent for the buyer, Kate Tynan of Donaldson Dunstall was acting for the seller; the matter completed in less than two weeks of instruction. This was due to Kate and my clients lawyer working in a most professional yet collaborative way to the benefit of both parties. I have been in practice over 40 years, I sadly see a lot a lawyers who in this time would not have even made contact with the lawyer on the other side yet alone completed the matter. I should add that I have not worked with Kate or her firm previously. From this experience I would recommend Kate Tynan.
John Simpson
Mar 13, 2020
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I work in estate agency and have sold 100's of houses. Julie Roberts was superb on a recent transaction which was much more complicated than normal. Without the regular updates and Julie's pro-activeness driving the sale forwards at every opportunity I have no doubt it would have fallen through. Thanks for the great work.
Thomas Barrington Leclerc
Jan 27, 2020
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Excellent. I used then for probate, and found them to be exceptional. Considerate, punctual, friendly and overall very professional and knowledgable. Highly recommended.
Shadeofloud
Jan 20, 2019
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Received a clear and helpful advice when I needed it the most. Have no doubt that it helped bring an end to a rather sore matter without it escalating any further.
Clive Cook
Dec 04, 2018
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Outstanding service and felt very comfortable and relaxed infact the best solicitor we have ever used, would have no hesitation in recommendation for them. Thanks Patrick!
