Areas of Practice
Education & Qualification
University of Cambridge
Qualified as a solicitor in 2021
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The Renters’ Rights Bill moves towards Royal Assent following completion of the Committee Stage. Partner, Naomi Heathcote and Senior Associate, Kate Symons explore the Bill’s latest developments, unresolved amendments, and what lies ahead for landlords and tenants as implementation approaches in 2025–26.
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 3 min read 01 Apr 2025 Boodle Hatfield announces promotions of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to PartnerLeading private wealth and real estate law firm, Boodle Hatfield, is delighted to announce the promotion of Sophie Henwood and Fred Clark to Partner, effective from 1 April 2025. Both Sophie and Fred trained and qualified at the firm through our graduate recruitment programme and have since built strong relationships and reputations in their respective Real Estate and Corporate & Arts markets.
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