Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Doncaster
Established in 1845, Dawson & Burgess Solicitors have provided legal expertise in Doncaster for over 175 years. Originally specialising in conveyancing and probate, we now offer a comprehensive range of legal services including family law, personal injury, commercial litigation, and probate administration. Our client-focused approach prioritises home visits, flexible appointment times, and competitive fees tailored to individual needs. With offices in Doncaster and Armthorpe, our team of experienced solicitors and consultants serves both private and commercial clients across South Yorkshire.We maintain strong community ties through charitable work and local governance roles while adhering to the highest professional standards under the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our multilingual capabilities in French, Italian, Turkish, and Polish enhance accessibility for diverse clients. Through strategic mergers and continuous professional development, we combine traditional values with modern legal practices to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Personal Injury
Divorce and Family Matters
Wills Trusts and Probate
Company and Commercial
Employment Law
Debt Recovery
Employment Tribunal
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer over 175 years of legal expertise in Doncaster
- Our team provides home visits for client convenience
- Multilingual support available in French, Italian, Turkish, and Polish
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards
- Personalised service with experienced solicitors handling cases from start to finish
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service handles property transactions with expert precision. We manage sales, purchases, remortgages, and leasehold transfers, ensuring smooth processes from instruction to completion. Clients benefit from dedicated conveyancers with decades of local experience.
Personal Injury
Specialist solicitors handle personal injury claims including road accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability cases. We offer no-win-no-fee options and have 30+ years' experience securing maximum compensation for clients across South Yorkshire.
Family Law
Our family law team resolves relationship breakdowns through mediation and litigation. Services include divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic violence protection. We prioritise non-confrontational solutions while protecting client interests.
Wills Trusts and Probate
We provide comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and trust management services. Our solicitors help clients protect assets through tax-efficient planning, lasting powers of attorney, and court of protection applications.
Company and Commercial
Commercial legal services cover business formation, mergers, commercial leases, and agricultural transactions. With expertise in debt recovery and employment law, we support businesses from start-ups to established enterprises across Yorkshire.
People
Kristen Craig
Partner
Specialising in wills and probate since 2007, Kristen Craig provides elderly client care as a member of Solicitors for the Elderly. Qualified solicitor with 15+ years' experience offering home visits and serving as court-appointed deputy.
Gemma Canli
Partner
Family law specialist since 2009, Gemma Canli heads our family team with expertise in divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation disputes. Resolution member offering holistic legal solutions for families across Doncaster.
Tony Henshaw
Partner
Personal injury expert with 25+ years' experience, Tony Henshaw leads litigation cases including complex personal injury and commercial disputes. Qualified solicitor since 1995 with specialist knowledge of appellate court procedures.
Roger Williams
Consultant
Commercial law consultant with 50+ years' local practice experience, Roger Williams specialises in property transactions and NHS contracts. Former Doncaster Law Society president providing strategic legal guidance to businesses.
Sandra Hawkes
Conveyancing Executive
With 35+ years' conveyancing experience, Sandra Hawkes manages residential property transactions including new builds and equity releases. Joined Dawson & Burgess in 2013 after Atteys Solicitors closure, maintaining high client satisfaction rates.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential conveyancing, family law, personal injury claims, wills and probate, commercial litigation, and employment law across Doncaster and South Yorkshire.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits for clients requiring wills, probate, or other legal services, particularly for elderly or vulnerable individuals.
Are your legal services available in multiple languages?
Our solicitors offer support in French, Italian, Turkish, and Polish to accommodate diverse client needs across South Yorkshire.
What areas do you cover beyond Doncaster?
While based in Doncaster and Armthorpe, we serve clients across South Yorkshire and surrounding regions for all our legal practice areas.
