Katie, a partner since 2017, is a Property Lawyer at Keystone Law with a specialism in leasehold enfranchisement including missing freeholder claims.
Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, she acts for both landlords and tenants advising on a range of real-estate issues including the sale and purchase of residential property, all aspects of voluntary and statutory lease extensions and freehold purchases and sales. Katie also assists clients with the sale and purchase of freeholds under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (Right of First Refusal) as well as the acquisition of freehold ground-rent investment portfolios and statutory collective enfranchisement claims.
In addition to being a member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), Katie is the legal editor of the Handbook of Residential Tenancies and provides regular contributions and comments to many specialist publications.
Katie will draw on all her knowledge in this niche area of residential property law, to provide guidance and share insight and expertise with our members.