Areas of Practice
Awards & Rankings
Legal 500, Leading Partner, 2025
Legal 500, Leading Individual, 2024
Chambers HNW, Ranked Individual, 2018 – 2024
Chambers HNW Awards, Residential Property Team of the Year – Shortlisted, 2020
Education & Qualification
University of Leicester
Qualified as a solicitor in 1996
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Partner, Simon Kerrigan and Senior Associate, Kate Symons outline the options within the ‘Modern leasehold: restricting ground rents for existing leases’ consultation and the potential impact for both freeholders and tenants.
Read more 2 min read 06 May 2025 Key considerations for inexperienced property investorsEngland and Wales operate under a feudal property system – vastly different from many other jurisdictions. Understanding lease structures, tenant obligations, and development constraints is critical before committing capital. In FT Adviser, Real Estate Partner Sophie Henwood outlines key considerations for new investors navigating this complex landscape.
Read more 5 min read 29 Apr 2025 The clash between property investors and telecoms operators: Navigating the Electronic Communications CodeIn Property Reporter, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the inevitable clash that is due to happen as a result of the Electronic Communications Code. Considering the growing demand for 5G, telecoms operators are in some friction with property investors on how to navigate these laws.
Read more 7 min read 02 Apr 2025 Mixed-Use Property & SDLT: What You Need to KnowPartner, Andrew Loan and Associate, Will Timbrell discuss the effects that the abolition of ‘Multiple Dwelling Relief’ (MDR) for SDLT will have and making the distinction between residential, non-residential, and ‘mixed’ properties.
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