Career
Sharon Wilson-Dutin is an Avocat in the Furley Page French property and estates team.
Sharon Wilson-Dutin is a bilingual French-qualified Avocate who has obtained her degrees in both French and English laws.
Sharon joined Furley Page in November 2021 after several years post qualification experience in France. Sharon is a member of the Furley Page Private Client team and heads up Furley Page’s French Property and Estates areas of work.
Sharon practices French Succession and Property Laws, providing in-depth advice and assisting clients with French property sales and purchases, contentious French property issues, transfer of French property following divorce, ownership structures, estate administration and French Will drafting. She also liaises with her colleagues on cross-border matters.
Legal experience in France
In France Sharon worked primarily in litigation, defending an international clientele before the French first instance and appellate Courts; notably in the domains of Property, Family, Succession, Commercial and Criminal laws.
Sharon managed her own law practice and worked in close collaboration with the British and American Consulates and Embassies in Bordeaux and Paris. An advocate for development in law, Sharon also worked as a part-time lecturer in Contract law at the University of Bordeaux.
Sharon is registered at the Bordeaux Bar, the Franco-British Lawyers Society and also a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Memberships
- Member of the Bordeaux Bar
- Member of Franco-British Lawyers Society
- Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Testimonials for Sharon
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mrs T Hill, Chatham - March 2025
I was looking for a Notary to give advice and guide us through the probate procedure on a French property owned jointly with my parents. This was made more complex in that we were declaring both parents, but Sharon ensured that the process moved as swiftly as possible and that through each step I was fully aware of what was happening and I was guided through any decision making needed. The entire process has been completed professionally and with full guidance and advice at what has been a time of sadness for us as a family. Each contact has been handled sensitively and kindly at all times. We will certainly be using Sharon to complete our French wills and I am sure her advice will be invaluable again.
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin, Mr Taylor of Edinburgh - February 2025
Sharon assisted me to navigate the complexities of my late wife's French estate. Throughout the process, she was exceptionally kind, patient, and understanding. Her deep knowledge of French estate law, combined with her efficiency and professionalism, made what could have been a stressful experience much more manageable. She handled everything with clarity and precision, keeping me informed at every stage. I am truly grateful for her expertise and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance in this area.
Clients of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mr ASM, Ms NHM and Ms SKM of London - January 2025
Sharon was tasked with working on the administration of our father’s estate in France, alongside the sale of his property. This was at times a complicated task due to the complexity of the estate and the involvement of third parties. Her knowledge of the French legal system, processes and ways to navigate the intricacies was invaluable. She was meticulous in her approach and paid close attention to detail, often spotting things that had been missed by others. As a result, we avoided being financially short changed or falling foul to individuals who may have taken advantage of our naivety, due to us not being French speakers … Sharon – again, thank you ever so much for everything you have done for us.
Clients of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mr & Mrs P of Whitstable - October 2024
Both myself and Mr P were more than happy with the prompt and knowledgeable service Sharon gave us. Her attention to detail and her explanations were delivered in a way that we both could understand. Sharon has played a fundamental role in our initial overseas purchase. We would definitely use her services again.
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mrs C. Nixon
I received excellent service and assistance in what was an extremely complex case that I presented Sharon with and found her to be extremely professional. She is a French speaking Qualified Lawyer who went beyond the call of duty to ensure I understood each step of the process that was involved in the sale of a plot of land and small property that was occupied in France. Due to circumstances, there were ten inheritors and all aspects of Napoleonic law had to be adhered to and Sharon handled the various aspects that included: Eviction process, Property Sale, Estate Administration, Extensive Client liaison, Worked closely with the Notaire in France until completion. I highly recommend Sharon Wilson-Dutin
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mr & Mrs Creed
Furley Page have been invaluable with the help they have given us purchasing our French property, with a special mention to Sharon E. Wilson-Dutin. Sharon has been there every step of our journey, making the whole process as smooth as possible. Not only did she overcome the language barrier for us, her knowledge and professionalism were second to none. We would wholeheartedly recommend Sharon and Furley Page in the future.
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mr C.M. of Sussex
We instructed Sharon to oversee the disposal of our French property and to assess the Compromis and Acte de Vente produced by the Notaire. She provided a translation and synopsis of those documents and a thorough assessment of their implications for us. Throughout the process Sharon was always accessible to us, she was professional, communicative and efficient with her work, often responding to difficult timescales and provided us with the advice and reassurance needed when operating in an unfamiliar legal jurisdiction. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others. Thank you for all your help Sharon.
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mr M. Berry
I contacted Furley Page in late January 2023 for advice on transferring the Title Deeds of the French property jointly held in the names of myself and my late wife into my name alone. I was put in touch with Sharon Wilson-Dutin who quickly gave me an extensive overview of the process involved. This included the expected time frame and an estimation of the costs involved. I was at all times kept fully informed of the progress and fees were notified on a monthly basis for work as it was done. The support staff were always excellent, responding promptly to any queries I had. Having the expertise of a French-speaking, French law knowledgeable person handling the process was invaluable. This was especially true when it came to liaising with the French Notaire, where different attitudes and language could have created greater problems than those that would already have been present dealing with the vagaries of the French legal system.
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin, Mrs GE of Kent
It was an absolute pleasure working with Sharon on our project. We had been struggling along for a year previous until we made contact. Sharon made the whole process very smooth and was just what we needed to ensure completion. She made an extremely complicated transaction easy. Could not recommend her more highly and would use again in the future if required.
Clients of Sharon Wilson-Dutin – Mr & Mrs Oxley
Whilst we have used Furley Page for many years, we were particularly impressed by their services when they oversaw the sale of our French apartment. We found Sharon Wilson-Dutin to be diligent, professional and extremely thorough, keeping us abreast on all pieces. We cannot imagine handling the sale without Sharon’s expertise, for which we are very grateful.
Clients of Sharon Wilson-Dutin, I.M. & R. M.
We greatly appreciate the thoroughness of your advice and support, particularly during a period of change after Brexit, and the challenges which this has presented.
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Languages
Sharon Wilson-Dutin is bi-lingual, French and English.
