My role

I am an associate in the commercial property team specialising in development, redevelopment and investment property projects for both the public and private sector. I act for local authorities and private/public partnerships in identifying properties for purchase and later on for development or investment.

My experience

I have extensive experience working in the local government sector, acting for local authorities and the public/private sector. I carry out and advise on the due diligence of potential development and regeneration sites for both residential and commercial development. I deal with S106 Agreements linked to the proposed development, advise on the property aspects of joint ventures collaborating with the corporate and governance team. I have particular experience in dealing with compulsory purchase acquisitions and advice regarding the procedure. I have acted for housing associations, developers and clients in the public sector, advising on investment property purchases and for acquisitions for redevelopment.

My specialisms

  • Commercial property
  • Property development
  • Joint ventures
  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Local Government

Latest news, webinars and podcasts

Right to shared ownership – help or hinder?

The Government first announced plans for a shared ownership right to buy in October 2019. At the time the sector raised concerns about the impact the plans would have on housing associations ability to borrow. An election and a pandemic later the Government announced, during the CIH Housing Festival last week, the return of the right to shared ownership as part of its Affordable Homes Programme (AHP).

End of possession stay - new working group guidance
End of possession stay - new working group guidance

Two final pieces of the possession jigsaw have been published on 15 September 2020. Mr Justice Knowles’ working group on possession proceedings has issued its guidance on the “overall arrangements” for possession proceedings.

The Building Safety Bill: Duty holders
The Building Safety Bill: Duty holders

One change proposed by the Building Safety Bill is the introduction of a duty holder regime, which will see statutory responsibility for the safety of higher risk buildings placed on key individuals

Charities fortnightly round-up 20
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Can you see the future yet?
Can you see the future yet?

Sometimes half an hour at a conference gives you the reality that has been staring you in the face all along. That was my experience watching “Change is on the Horizon”

PODCAST: Possession update
PODCAST: Possession update

Following our recent e-briefing on Possession Notices, Helen Tucker and Emilie Pownall from our housing litigation team discuss the impact of the changes on social landlords.

Possession Notices – all change once more!
Possession Notices – all change once more!

Not only has the possession stay been extended until 20 September, the notice periods to be given to tenants has been extended in certain circumstances with some important exceptions.

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