Areas of Practice
Track Record
Advising on the key components of sustainability and green leases for commercial and residential properties
Advising on the potential impact of the 2020 Supreme Court decision on the issue of absolute covenants and mutual enforceability covenants
Advising on the introduction of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations and the impact for residential and commercial landlords
Memberships
Association of Professional Support Lawyers
Legal Green Interest Group
Education & Qualification
University of Southampton
Qualified as a solicitor in 1995
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