At Donaldson West Solicitors, we take pride in the expertise and dedication of our team. Our solicitors, partners, and support staff bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to every case, ensuring you receive the highest standard of service.
To learn more about the individuals who make up our team, we invite you to view their profiles, where you can discover their specialisms, professional backgrounds, and some personal insights.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601043
vjf@dwlaw-online.com
Verity qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and joined Donaldson West in 2008 having previously trained and worked in Tunbridge Wells.
She has extensive experience in all types of residential Conveyancing including dealing with shared ownership, help to buy schemes and equity release. Verity has also spent many years undertaking private client work and deals with Wills, Lasting Power of Attorneys and dealing with administration of estates.
In her free time, Verity enjoys spending time with her family including her two terrier dogs.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601028
rw@dwlaw-online.com
Roy is a Partner in the Residential and Commercial Property Team. Roy joined Donaldson West in 2012 and acts predominantly on residential sales and purchases. Roy also acts for landlords and tenants on commercial leases and on commercial sales and purchase. Roy qualified as a solicitor in 1988 specialising in commercial property work acting for institutional landlords. Roy has acted for clients dealing with legal issues arising on the management of shopping centres. Roy has also acted for developers and landowners on the assembly of residential development sites. Roy is considered to be professional and thorough providing pragmatic advice while putting clients at ease.
Roy's interests include playing padel, going to the gym, walking his dog and travelling with his family.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601003
mrw@dwlaw-online.com
Mark is a consultant solicitor at Donaldson West specialising in all aspects of residential conveyancing. He has worked at Donaldson West for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience dealing with more complex transactions, providing clients with clear guidance and dependable support throughout the conveyancing process.
In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, is a keen golfer and enjoys football and cricket. Mark remains heavily involved with Tunbridge Wells Cricket Club.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601027
kjm@dwlaw-online.com
Kira joined Donaldson West in 2025 as a Solicitor in the Residential Conveyancing team. Kira acts for buyers and sellers of residential properties and has experience dealing with leasehold properties and first registrations. Kira has been described as friendly and approachable, always putting her clients needs first.
In her free time, Kira loves attending country music concerts and socialising with family and friends.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601005
eas@dwlaw-online.com
Elizabeth Shepperd is a solicitor in the Private Client department and is an accredited Lifetime Lawyer. She joined Donaldson West in 2021 and has more than 10 years’ experience advising clients on a broad range of private client work including Powers of Attorney, Wills, Estate Administration (including high net worth estates and those incorporating international elements) and Deputyship matters.
Elizabeth prides herself on her giving straightforward and practical advice to suit the needs and circumstances of clients in a clear and understandable way. She is known for her efficiency and her friendly and professional manner, with clients often returning to her for advice on multiple issues over the years.
Away from work, Elizabeth enjoys reading, going to the theatre and spending time with her family.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601041
axw@dwlaw-online.com
Alison is a Legal Assistant and works for Verity Fytche in the Conveyancing Department. She also has a wealth of knowledge in dealing with private client matters having spent many years working for Pauline Donaldson. Alison has been with Donaldson West since the firm started in 2001.
In her free time, Alison takes her classic cars to various car shows and looks after her budgies and tropical fish.
Contact Information:
Tel: Tel: 01892 601027
sac@dwlaw-online.com
Sharon works as a Legal Assistant in our Property department since joining Donaldson West in 2015. Sharon mainly works with Roy Willis, one of the Partners of the firm, but also assists Kira Meikle, a Solicitor of the firm. Sharon has over 30 years’ experience in the legal sector working across different areas of law, including family and conveyancing.
In her free time, Sharon enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601021
Lyndsey.Barker@dwlaw-online.com
Lyndsey joined Donaldson West in 2022 as a legal assistant supporting Mark Williams in our residential conveyancing team. Lyndsey has over 25 years of experience in this role and assists with all aspects of the transaction.
In her free time, Lyndsey enjoys spending time with her family and is a keen stoolball player.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601047
ljh@dwlaw-online.com
Lynda started work in legal 37 years ago, working in various departments but mainly in Private Client which is where she now works at Donaldson West as the secretary of Elizabeth Shepperd.
Away from work, Lynda enjoys spending time with her family.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 662233
dcp@dwlaw-online.com
Dawn joined Donaldson West in 2015 as a legal assistant and divides her time between working for the private client team and running the reception area. Previously she worked for a local established firm of solicitors for over twenty years working in the probate, conveyancing, family and litigation departments.
In her spare time, Dawn loves to travel.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 662233
reception@dwlaw-online.com
Charlene joined Donaldson West in 2021 as a receptionist and works for the private client team as a legal assistant. Previously she worked for an established firm of solicitors in Tunbridge Wells working as a receptionist and administrator.
In her free time, Charlene enjoys going to the theatre and spending time with her two young children.
Contact Information:
Tel: 01892 601018
nxa@dwlaw-online.com
Debbie joined the Donaldson West team in August 2017 and runs our accounts. Debbie is also on hand to deal with important administrative tasks and provides exceptional support to our firm.
In her spare time, she volunteers as Treasurer for Crowborough Foodbank and also for Artytime, a Crowborough-based community arts project. She enjoys reading and belongs to a book club based at a café in Tunbridge Wells, which also feeds her love of cake!