Experience

Women in Residential Property

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ambassador (New Homes Plot Sales Conveyancing)

  • Oct 2023 - Present



Women in Property

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chair

  • May 2023 - Present

• Committee Member

  • Oct 2022 - Jun 2023



Foot Anstey LLP

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  I am an Associate in the Plot Sales team and deal with a range of instructions on residential development sites for a number of national house-builder clients, regional developers and registered providers. My role is to advise clients on the technical site set up of residential developments and how to structure the plot sales. I deal with a variety of development sites including open market, retirement living, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, other government schemes including… Show more I am an Associate in the Plot Sales team and deal with a range of instructions on residential development sites for a number of national house-builder clients, regional developers and registered providers. My role is to advise clients on the technical site set up of residential developments and how to structure the plot sales. I deal with a variety of development sites including open market, retirement living, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, other government schemes including affordable housing, age restricted and part exchange. Show less I am an Associate in the Plot Sales team and deal with a range of instructions on residential development sites for a number of national house-builder clients, regional developers and registered providers. My role is to advise clients on the technical site set up of residential developments and how to structure the plot sales. I deal with a variety of development sites including open market, retirement living, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, other government schemes including… Show more I am an Associate in the Plot Sales team and deal with a range of instructions on residential development sites for a number of national house-builder clients, regional developers and registered providers. My role is to advise clients on the technical site set up of residential developments and how to structure the plot sales. I deal with a variety of development sites including open market, retirement living, Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, other government schemes including affordable housing, age restricted and part exchange. Show less



Lester Aldridge

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Real Estate Development Solicitor

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2022

  I was a Solicitor in the Real Estate Development team and dealt with a range of instructions on residential development sites for a number of national house-builder clients and smaller luxury developers. I was involved in site set up, and advised on how to structure the plot sales and management of residential development sites. I was also the dedicated contact dealing with the unique requirement of plot sales of new build properties from large volume sales to bespoke conversions and small… Show more I was a Solicitor in the Real Estate Development team and dealt with a range of instructions on residential development sites for a number of national house-builder clients and smaller luxury developers. I was involved in site set up, and advised on how to structure the plot sales and management of residential development sites. I was also the dedicated contact dealing with the unique requirement of plot sales of new build properties from large volume sales to bespoke conversions and small scale developments. I dealt with a variety of development sites using Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, other government schemes including affordable housing, age restricted and part exchange. I also advisedclients with their registrations of government schemes such as the Help to Buy Equity Loan.

• Real Estate Development Trainee Solicitor

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  The rest of my training contract was in the Real Estate Development team and I dealt with all aspects of development work. This comprised of development and new homes, acquisition, re-finance, site set up and plots sales. I acted for a range of clients throughout the life cycle of the development.

• Corporate Trainee Solicitor

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

  My first training contract seat comprised of assisting clients with all aspects of company law such as acquiring and selling companies and assets, every day running of their company, negotiating and drafting legal documents, research and providing advice on legal issues and assisted in due diligence processes

• Real Estate Development Conveyancer

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

  Residential Development team within the Real Estate Department. Supporting a range of clients from regional house builders, developers, senior living and retirement, and private individuals. My approach to dealing with the site set up and conveyancing of new build homes for my clients is that one size does not fit all. Every client is different and so is the diversity of the transaction.



Gales Solicitors

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conveyancing Paralegal

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Assisting fee earners at all stages of residential and commercial property transactions; sales, purchases, leases and other property matters. • Providing initial quotes and responsible for opening client files. • Maintaining client relations through a transparent and efficient service. • Preparing draft contract packages for a clients sale transaction. • Being proficient with the land registry for searches and registrations. • Undertaking property searches… Show more • Assisting fee earners at all stages of residential and commercial property transactions; sales, purchases, leases and other property matters. • Providing initial quotes and responsible for opening client files. • Maintaining client relations through a transparent and efficient service. • Preparing draft contract packages for a clients sale transaction. • Being proficient with the land registry for searches and registrations. • Undertaking property searches on a purchase transaction. • Meeting clients regularly and dealing with enquiries. • Draft accounts and preparing for completion. • Conducting completions on behalf of the clients. • Use of the HMRC portal to create and submit Stamp Duty transactions. • Liasing closely with third parties. • Document management through the use of a case management system.

• Paralegal

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  I have undertaken many different roles and responsibilities: • Responsible for cases on the Personal Injury Portal Stage 1,2 and 3, and assisted the relevant fee earner. • Intellectual Property. Being solely responsible for registering trademarks for a client through the IPO. • During a period of time assisting the litigation department, I undertook appropriate work on client files, maintained client relations through interviews and assistance at court, prepared bundles… Show more I have undertaken many different roles and responsibilities: • Responsible for cases on the Personal Injury Portal Stage 1,2 and 3, and assisted the relevant fee earner. • Intellectual Property. Being solely responsible for registering trademarks for a client through the IPO. • During a period of time assisting the litigation department, I undertook appropriate work on client files, maintained client relations through interviews and assistance at court, prepared bundles for court, and provided general support to fee earners. I also developed a working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. • I regularly undertook ad-hoc projects and legal research in specific areas supporting the relevant department and fee earner. • I created and implemented a marketing strategy for the firm, an opportunity I have taken on with much determination, maintaining Gales offline reputation and online presence. • Organising participation of key events in the local area, which maintains client interaction and publicity for the firm.



Blake Lapthorn

• Portsmouth, United Kingdom

• Pathways to Law Work Experience

  • May 2010 - May 2010

  After being successfully chosen to take part in the Pathways to Law Programme, I had the opportunity to gain experience at Blake Lapthorn. I shadowed a Solicitor in their Private Client department. I gained a valuable insight into the daily workings of a large national law firm, at one of their local offices. As part of my experience I assisted with the filing process, collating documents and undertaking important legal research into confusing concepts. After being successfully chosen to take part in the Pathways to Law Programme, I had the opportunity to gain experience at Blake Lapthorn. I shadowed a Solicitor in their Private Client department. I gained a valuable insight into the daily workings of a large national law firm, at one of their local offices. As part of my experience I assisted with the filing process, collating documents and undertaking important legal research into confusing concepts.



David Hurley Associates

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Work Experience Intern

  • May 2008 - May 2008

  My work experience with Hurleys law firm was an opportunity for me to gain an understanding of how a law firm operated as well as the mechanisms of the criminal justice process. Whilst at Hurleys I shadowed a Solicitor in a criminal trial. It was a fast paced experience which included preparing comprehensive case files, accurate note taking and attending court with both Solicitor and Counsel. My work experience with Hurleys law firm was an opportunity for me to gain an understanding of how a law firm operated as well as the mechanisms of the criminal justice process. Whilst at Hurleys I shadowed a Solicitor in a criminal trial. It was a fast paced experience which included preparing comprehensive case files, accurate note taking and attending court with both Solicitor and Counsel.