Meet the Team

Christine Dale-Lace (Director) Law BA (hons)

As the founder of the Firm, I have over 38 years’ experience as a Solicitor. I provide a personal, client focused service. In addition to Residential Conveyancing I also specialise in Commercial Conveyancing. I also offer a service in Wills and Probate.

I was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, where I grew up and later gained a law degree, after completing 2 years of articles with a local firm I attended the College of Law to complete the Law Society’s own examinations to qualify as a Solicitor.

I worked in Newcastle until 1985 until I went on maternity leave and the following year moved to the USA when my husband’s job was transferred there. After returning to the UK in 1987 I went into practice on a part-time basis, until I felt that my children were old enough for me to resume my career on a more permanent basis. Dale-Lace & Co has been my brain-child, firstly working from home and eventually moving to local offices where the business has continued to grow.

My interests include swimming, walking, craft work, music, cooking and travel.

Direct Line: 01494 675269
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Sue Cunningham-Sawyer (Executive Conveyancer)

I joined the Firm in 2004. With over 21 years’ experience in Conveyancing I have expert knowledge and experience when dealing with Conveyancing cases and clients. I specialise in Residential Conveyancing. My work ethic is to maintain an individual but professional relationship with my clients. I would describe myself as being very understanding and adaptable to my clients’ needs helping them to come up with practical solutions.

I have lived in Buckinghamshire since I was 3 years old. I started my career in London and worked there for 10 years. However, after having two children I decided to stay closer to home. When I felt my children were old enough for me to go full time I joined Dale-Lace & Co. and decided to specialise more and am currently qualifying as a Licensed Conveyancer.

My Family and pets are very important to me. My passion is all sports but mainly hockey which I not only play but am also qualified to umpire and coach.

Direct Line: 01494 672791
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Kerry Bell (Accountant)

I Qualified with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) in 2002 with first time passes, studying with the BPP group. I have worked in finance all my adult life mainly in Financial Control and financial analysis with the likes of Staples, Beko, BT and then finally working freelance with small businesses after my first child was born in 2006.

My passions are my children and my horses. I compete at Medium Level affiliated Dressage on my eldest horse, who I have owned and trained from a 4 year old. My next project is a youngster that I plan to back and train myself. My Other interest is gardening but, given time constraints, has now become a luxury.

Myfanwy Lock (Legal Clerk)

I joined the firm in February 2011 and work as a Legal Clerk. I file applications, liaise with the Land Registry on registration matters, and provide general administrative support to the team.

I took A Levels in English Literature, French, German and Music. I then studied English for my undergraduate degree in Oxford and afterwards took the law conversion course in London.

My passion outside of work is music, and I play the violin and piano. Other interests include reading, travelling around Europe with friends and family, and taking long walks in the English countryside. I also enjoy learning foreign languages, going to the theatre and playing tennis.

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Emma Cunningham-Sawyer (Leagal Clerk)

I joined Dale-Lace & Co. officially in October 2010 after doing some part-time work for the firm in the summer holidays whilst still at school. I now work part-time whilst doing a Level 3 National Diploma in Animal Management at Berkshire College of Agriculture full time. My responsibilities include the administration work. I am also in charge of advertising and have re-branded the firm since joining with a new website, brochures, business cards and folders. I also liaise with the accountant on a daily basis regarding the accounts and cash books of the clients.

My hobbies include hockey, swimming and horse riding. I am actively involved with all college extra-curricular activities such as open weekends and lambing days. I also enjoy working on and with computers and am the main go-to-girl of the firm if any machine goes wrong!