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Newmanor Law expands into high-value residential conveyancing
Specialist real estate firm Newmanor Law has appointed Charles James to lead the firm’s expansion into high-value residential conveyancing, complementing its established commercial property practice and reflecting growing demand from clients requiring sophisticated legal support across their entire property portfolios. A property lawyer with extensive experience advising discerning clients on complex residential and commercial transactions,…
Read MoreHenry Ryder appointed as Finance Consultant
We have appointed Henry Ryder as Finance Consultant in response to growing demand from lenders seeking specialist support with finance transactions, recovery, and debt restructuring matters. A finance lawyer with broad experience spanning private practice and in-house roles, Henry joins from A.S.K. Partners, a specialist non-bank real estate lender, where he led the in-house legal…
Read MoreOliver White’s work experience review
My day of work experience at Newmanor Law provided a useful perspective about the purchasing of properties and the legal work behind this. I attended a meeting with key members of the Newmanor team, who explained specific examples of property deals they had been involved in. This showed not only the technical side of how…
Read MoreTwo Months In: My Journey at Newmanor Law
Our latest paralegal Lakshan Satheeskumar, describes their first two month’s here at Newmanor Law and so far so good it would appear, from the obvious enthusiasm to learn on display. As I approach the two-month mark as a paralegal at Newmanor Law, it is the hands-on experience that is really shaping my time here—an aspect…
Read MoreIntroducing Kai Hughes
I am pleased to join Newmanor Law as the new Marketing and Events Assistant. I am currently studying Psychology at the University of Sheffield, and this placement represents a significant step in my academic and professional development. Originally from Hertfordshire, I completed my A-Levels in Cambridge and am excited to bring my background and skills…
Read MoreIs a developer’s optimism a problem for lenders?
It was a pleasure to host our first roundtable of the year with MDA Consulting on Thursday 11 April 2024. It was another successful breakfast discussion at the Ivy City Garden where we explored strategies for completing developments on time and on budget. Our guests included debt advisers, funders, residential & commercial developers, project monitors,…
Read MoreBelated Christmas lunch
Last December was a particularly busy month for our clients, what with all the difficulties the SME commercial property sector is experiencing. Being a conscientious bunch determined to deliver the best possible service, on time and on budget, we concluded that a celebration in December just wasn’t going to happen. We agreed that a team…
Read MoreLeasehold and Freehold Bill
On 7 November 2023, The King’s speech formed part of the state opening of parliament, and opened what will be the final session before the next general election. The speech included 21 bills, of which six have been carried over from the previous session, and two had been previously published in draft form. Of note…
Read MoreWestfort Advisors & Newmanor Law Roundtable – Navigating the new property finance landscape
Westfort Advisors & Newmanor Law co-hosted a roundtable event last week, with a group of lenders, borrowers and insolvency practitioners to discuss the commercial property finance landscape and the challenges and opportunities presented by the current market. With values in retreat and lenders remaining cautious about the future trajectory of the market, many borrowers looking…
Read MoreNewmanor Law bolster their construction team with the addition of an experienced consultant
Niche commercial property law firm Newmanor Law has capped off a period of growth and expansion with the appointment of Laurence Sheppard – a Construction Consultant with almost 30 years of legal experience. Having previously advised on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters both home and abroad, Laurence brings a wide range…
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