I’m a partner in the real estate team with over 20 years’ experience gained in the City and the south-east. I enjoy problem-solving for my clients.
My role includes advising real estate investors, developers, occupiers, and public sector clients on a wide range of real estate matters.
I advise on redevelopment title and possession issues, as well as site assembly as well as repurposing.
My clients include charities and other voluntary organisations as well as trustee clients, and I have an expertise in ecclesiastical property.
I have a particular interest in energy efficiency management for built estates and ‘green’ lease issues.
Areas of expertise:
- Redevelopment
- Possession
- Site assembly
- Ecclesiastical property
- Green leases
Qualifications and memberships
- Admitted as a solicitor in October 1995
- LLB (European)
If I'm unavailable, please contact:
Ann-Marie Grigg
Legal Secretary +44 (0)1892 506 009 [email protected]
My experience
Advising on the sale of a multi-let property for a global real estate investor. The complex, which had redevelopment potential, comprised of a 149-bed Travelodge, 40,228 sq. ft. of offices, and 60,444 sq. ft. of retail, let to tenants including McDonalds, Clydesdale Bank and Greggs.
Advising a UK investor fund on the property aspects of refinancing a shopping centre and the subsequent sale of the centre to the local authority.
Advising a Diocesan authority on a complex North London site involving a number of parties with lease regears and release of restrictive covenant to enable a residential development.
Advising a developer in exchange of an option agreement of a substantial area of land required for environmental mitigation purposes relating to its development proposals.
Advising a UK investor fund on its multilet office refurbishment project, including coordinating vacant possession and construction issues and then reletting.
How we made a difference
I have always found all the people I have worked with to be absolutely top drawer, probably better than we deserve!
It was quite a logistical challenge, and we are grateful for your efficiency and patience in dealing with the whole process.
Joe Smouha QC
Essex Court Chambers
Kate was calm amidst threats, unforeseen hurdles, and frayed nerves. I was very glad to have her calm influence to navigate through difficulties to a very positive outcome for all concerned.
Jimmy Bell MRICS
Asset Manager LDF
Typically insightful comments.
Director at Strutt and Parker / BNP Paribas Real estate
My thinking
How “green” was the Autumn Budget
Fostering Sustainable Business Practices in the UK
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards changes from 1 April 2023
Roll up your sleeves: MEES is tightening its grip
Energy regulations and the role of landlords, tenants and lenders
Tips on what to do when you need service rights to telecoms and other utilities
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