As an award winning specialist in leasehold enfranchisement and residential landlord and tenant law, I thrive on finding creative, commercial solutions for my clients.
As a partner in the residential estates team, recognised as a leading practice in residential landlord and tenant law, I advise companies, trusts, developers, high net worth individuals and PLCs on all aspects of residential property. My practice is wide and varied but has a particular focus on prime central London and mixed use premises.
My areas of expertise include residential advisory work, asset management in a residential context, contentious and non contentious leasehold enfranchisement including high value, complex claims of flats and houses, security of tenure, licences to develop and restrictive covenants.
Areas of expertise:
- Residential landlord and tenant law
- Freehold disposals under enfranchisement legislation
- Asset protection in context of leasehold legislation (rights of first refusal and right to manage)
- Restrictive covenants. Complex licensing matters
- Ultra-high value enfranchisement of houses and flats
- Tribunal proceedings
- Residential asset management
- Building Safety Act 2022
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 2004
My experience
Advising developers, property companies and tenants on rights of first refusal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, including lease structuring and avoidance schemes.
Advising institutional landlord on complex development licences of central London property, including consent issues under long leases.
Advising landlords and tenants on the expiry of long residential leases.
A recognised industry speaker on residential property law, regularly writing and presenting on this specialist area.
Acting for successful party on a contested right to manage claim of a central London mixed-use development with a value of c. £50 million.
How we made a difference
My thinking
CMA responds to the government’s proposals on restricted ground rent
Update on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - one more step along the (legislative) road…
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill - Further Regulation of Leasehold
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 and mixed use properties
Getting into residential: Opportunities and potential traps for mixed use investors
Moving the goal posts. Restrictive covenants in the case of HAE Development Ltd v The Croft Ealing Ltd [2022]
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
Latest updates on leasehold reform
Options for leaseholders – the Right to Manage
Awards
