Katie Duggins

My role

I am a solicitor in the property team, acting for a range of third sector clients, including charities, faith organisations and social businesses. I assist clients with a wide range of property matters, including disposals and acquisitions of land. I also deal with landlord and tenant-related matters for both landlord and tenant clients, including new and renewal commercial leases.

My experience

I worked in residential conveyancing for 3 years prior to commencing my training contract in 2016. I qualified as a commercial property solicitor in March 2018, and assisted clients with a range of commercial property matters. I joined Anthony Collins Solicitors in January 2019 and I am now working on all aspects of property transactions for third sector clients, and enjoying the broad range of work and the client base.

My specialisms

Property law
Landlord and tenant
Disposals and acquisitions

Latest news and ebriefings

Water Charges – Reseller? Repayment and risk? Friday 13 December 2019

We summarise the outcome of the High Court case ruling against Kingston-upon-Thames RBC and which landlords may need to take action and when, regarding compensation for overcharging water bills.

False advertising – beware making promises you can’t keep Wednesday 11 December 2019

It is important to remember that when it comes to selling services, you must deliver on your promises.

The safety of the public: The importance of managing the risks Wednesday 11 December 2019

Under section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974, organisations are obligated to avoid public health and safety risks through the conduct of their business.

Deck the halls – but not on social media! Monday 9 December 2019

How does a media-savvy employer ensure a season of festive cheer but without mishap, damage to their reputation or harassment and bullying claims?

Is your contractor heading for financial difficulties? A contract management checklist Tuesday 3 December 2019

Providers need to be alive to the risk of contractors becoming insolvent and how to limit the resulting inevitable disruption.

Governing in uncertain times Tuesday 3 December 2019

Housing associations must continue to deliver core functions effectively and compliantly notwithstanding the uncertainty over the standards to which you will be held in the future.

Asset management Tuesday 3 December 2019

Over the last few years the meaning of “asset management” has changed from being all about repairs to understanding that assets might not stay in an organisation forever.

Being prepared for the future Tuesday 3 December 2019

The Grenfell Tower tragedy has understandably prompted a fundamental reconsideration of how building safety is approached for High-Rise Residential Buildings.

Local Government Pension Scheme valuation Tuesday 3 December 2019

Results from the latest three-yearly valuation of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) are starting to trickle through.

Funding update Tuesday 3 December 2019

The potential for Brexit with or without a deal causes uncertainty, and credit rating agencies do not like uncertainty.