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Emily Payne

Partner | Solicitor | Notary
Emily Payne, partner solicitor and Notary at Dickins Hopgood Chidley

Specialising in – Residential Property Law and Personal & Inheritance Law

01488 689523
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Emily qualified in 2005. She practised in London for five years before moving to Newbury and joining Dickins Hopgood Chidley, becoming a partner in 2014, and later a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, having achieved the qualification with distinction, as well as a member of the Law Society Private Client Section.

Renowned for her efficient and practical handling of cases, and her extensive experience acquired during more than 15 years’ experience of property law, which includes all aspects of conveyancing, lease extensions, acting for management companies and associated land issues.

Emily has a gentle and sympathetic approach when dealing with the many varied and sensitive situations her clients find themselves in, always looking after her clients’ interests during what is often a traumatic or stressful time.

In September 2021, Emily qualified as a Notary Public, to complement her private practice. She is now able to offer clients the facility of authenticating and notarising documents for use abroad. See our Notary page for more details.

The areas Emily can help you with include:

  • Residential Property – buying and selling

  • Property financing – mortgages and charges

  • Equity release 

  • Leasehold management 

  • Lease Extensions 

  • Easements and rights

  • Preparation of Wills

  • Lasting Powers of Attorney

  • Administration of Estates

  • Probate & Intestacy

  • Elderly Care
  • Trusts – establishing & administering
  • Estate & Inheritance Tax Planning

  • Notary Public  

Clients

Many of Emily’s clients have been with her for years, returning for help with buying and selling their homes, as well as for personal legal guidance during the different stages in life.

“It was very nice to have what was a rather stressful situation dealt with by you in such a kind and understanding manner. We are both most appreciative.”

Powers of Attorney support

“I want to thank you for your professionalism and thorough work in handling my mother’s estate. It is truly appreciated.”

Probate & Estate Administration support

“You could not have been more helpful, and I am supremely grateful especially to you, you are kind and clear thinking and reassuring, as well as being supremely efficient… just brilliant, thank you.”

“Thank you, as always, for providing sympathetic and clear guidance to me at a difficult time.”

“Thank you for your hard work…. I have felt throughout that it was in safe, professional and empathetic hands.”

“Thanks again Emily for working through all the nuances and details that make purchasing property such fun!”

“Many thanks for your kind, prompt, and efficient assistance in this matter, it is much appreciated.”

“I can’t thank you enough. You’ve just been brilliant and calm and patient and honest and more throughout and I couldn’t have done it without you.” 

“Even when the situation was not so clear from the buyers side, you left me in no doubt that you had everything under control – thank you.”

“Emily Payne helped me navigate the emotional situation of applying to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order for an elderly relative and also applying again for permission to sell my relatives house. In both situations she was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and reassured me along the way that all was in hand, and then everything worked out as she said it would. A relief for me!”
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FREE Initial Consultation

Emily offers a free initial 30-minute consultation in the following areas: Trusts & Inheritance Planning, Probate & Estate Administration.

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