I am a partner in the residential estate team, recognised as a leading landlord and tenant practice, and head up our landed estates sector.
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
- Landed estates
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 2004
If I'm unavailable, please contact:
Emma Everest
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 506 309 [email protected]
Shannon Coster
Legal Secretary Team Leader +44 (0)1892 489 590 [email protected]
Nicole Carter
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 506 206 [email protected]>
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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
Beyond the Bill: The journey to Commonhold starts here
Leasehold reform update
Commonhold: A new era for homeownership?
A flawed foundation: Understanding the “serious flaws” identified in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA)
Leasehold reform newsflash: The abolition of the two-year rule
Real estate horizon scanning for 2025
Lehner and the real-world application of the Building Safety Act 2022
The Building Safety Act: In conversation with... part 3
What is the law of unintended consequences?
The King’s Speech – what next for leasehold reform
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