Areas of Practice
Track Record
Advising on the acquisition of Battersea Power Station
Acting on the expansion of London City Airport and facilities at Heathrow
Acting on BTR residential investments in Wembley and West London
Advising major REITs on private healthcare investments, mixed-use schemes and commercial property
Acting on Purpose Built Student Accommodation projects in London and Manchester
Advising on residential portfolio acquisitions, both private and social housing
Advising on investment and financing of housing sites, using modular construction and other modern methods of construction
Investing in social housing and mixed use development schemes by GCC based investors
Advising family offices, acting as their principal contact for all UK-based investments across all asset classes
Memberships
Law Society
BPF (development committee)
Education & Qualification
Qualified as a solicitor in 1994
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Sophie Henwood, Real Estate Partner, writes in Building Magazine about the government’s proposed Nature Restoration Fund and whether it could provide a practical route for developers to meet environmental obligations while helping to accelerate development.
Read more 4 min read 02 Sep 2026 MEES Reform: Preparing for EPC B ComplianceIn Estates Gazette, Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the Government’s proposed shift towards EPC B compliance for larger privately rented commercial properties by 2031, and the practical challenges that could stand in the way. Sophie examines how lease provisions, landlord access rights and tenant occupation can affect a landlord’s ability to carry out energy efficiency improvements, particularly in multi-let buildings and across larger property portfolios.
Read more 2 min read 17 Aug 2026 Boodle Hatfield Property Insights – Summer 2026 EditionIn this edition, we explore the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting property owners, investors, developers and landlords across both the commercial and residential sectors. As the pace of reform continues to accelerate, the focus is increasingly on the cumulative impact of a number of overlapping legislative and policy changes.
Read more 3 min read 08 Jul 2026 Private school closures: What opportunities do they present for investors?Former school sites can present rare redevelopment opportunities, but no two assets are the same. In Property Week, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood outlines the key legal, planning and commercial considerations investors should assess when evaluating former school properties, from planning and heritage constraints to title, access and infrastructure issues.
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