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Ulyana Habka

Posted on: December 20th, 2024 by Natasha Cox

I joined Lawrence Stephens in January 2024 and currently in the Real Estate team.

Having previously worked at a city law firm and dealing with all aspects of residential and commercial property, I have experience in commercial and residential property, including working for borrowers, property developers and lenders.

I am committed to personal and professional development and keen to enhance my legal knowledge within real estate and am currently studying LLM LPC part time after successfully completing my GDL at BPP University.

In addition to my law degree, I have a degree in veterinary medicine and previously practiced as a veterinary surgeon.

Having also previously own my own business, I am able to view situations from a business perspective, understand client’s needs and tailor my advice with an analytical and entrepreneurial approach.

Outside of work, I play tennis, enjoy swimming, love traveling and exploring new places, relaxing in nature and am keen to join a rowing club soon.

Lisa Goder

Posted on: December 6th, 2024 by Natasha Cox

I am a Senior Associate in the Real Estate Finance Department at Lawrence Stephens.

I have a wealth of experience in both commercial property and real estate finance and have acted for landlords and tenants, investors, developers and lenders on a variety of property related transactions.

My understanding of the London property market and my commitment to delivering tailored solutions for my clients have earned me a strong reputation in the legal sector.

I am recognised for my experience with complex and time sensitive transactions and my clients appreciate my practical and commercial based approach and trust in my ability to get the transaction completed swiftly and efficiently.

Experience highlights

  • Acting for a borrower on a complex £7 million purchase of a commercial site with bridging finance.
  • Acting for a borrower on the re-finance of a large portfolio of residential and mixed use properties with a value of £5 million.
  • Acting for a borrower in connection with the purchase of a residential development site for £3 million with development finance
  • Acting for a borrower in connection with the purchase of a residential development site with finance and the subsequent sale of each unit

Henry Richards

Posted on: March 25th, 2024 by Yvonne Uzoka

I joined Lawrence Stephens as a solicitor in the Private Wealth Disputes team in March 2024.  

I originally studied English Literature and Philosophy at the University of East Anglia (UEA), graduating in 2019. I converted to law by completing the Graduate Diploma in Law at UEA and subsequently the LPC at the University of Law. I also spent a year abroad at the University of Groningen studying International and European Law.  

My areas of focus within litigation are:

  • Claims for dependency under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975;
  • Challenges to the validity of wills;
  • Mental capacity challenges;
  • Actions brought and defended in respect of trusts;
  • Estoppel claims; failed promises, breaches of agreements, constructive and resulting trust claims; and
  • Professional negligence. 

Generally, I will represent beneficiaries of estates and trusts, those excluded from inheritance unfairly, trustees, executors, attorneys and deputies.    

As part of the wider contentious trusts and Probate team, we not only work within the UK, but also deal with international matters with a connection to the UK – for example, in relation to the assets claimed, the person we are representing and the location of the trust or estate.  

Outside of work, I enjoy playing five-a-side football, surfing and tennis. I also watch AFC Bournemouth.

 

Eleanor Wood

Posted on: October 23rd, 2023 by Yvonne Uzoka

I am a conscientious and efficient Director and joint Head of the Family team at Lawrence Stephens. I work closely with clients on complex family issues, with a particular interest in Children Act matters, to include cross-border relocation, change of residence applications and internal relocations. I also specialise in completing my own advocacy to ensure a smooth and cohesive process, which results in my clients feeling supported throughout the process. 

My experience includes divorce and matrimonial finance work and I have worked with clients through complex matters, including the division of businesses and high-value properties. I pride myself on providing first-class support to clients during challenging times – focusing on their needs as a priority.

I have been ranked as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 (2021, 2023) and Chambers and Partners (2022,2023) legal directories as an ‘Associate to Watch’. I also lecture at Bath Spa University in all areas of law but, with a particular focus on family law.

Outside of work, I am a keen sportsperson having played netball, tennis and hockey to a high level.

Experience highlights

  • Acting for a father, where the mother had accused him of sexual assault. The father denied the allegations. Further to a fact finding hearing, whereby no findings were made, the Court ordered for change of residence of the child, into the father’s care, with costs being awarded for the father, to be paid by the mother.

  • Acting for a wife in a complex separation of matrimonial finances. The wife was a victim of domestic abuse, having secured a non-molestation order against the husband utilising my services. The wife was awarded an 80/20 split in her favour, with the husband ordered to pay some of the wife’s costs, due to his litigation conduct.

  • Acted on behalf of the husband in a landmark reported financial remedies case concerning the provenance of assets and the approach when pre-marital assets had been used as a matrimonial home. 

 

Heather Ramsey

Posted on: October 4th, 2023 by Yvonne Uzoka

I qualified as a solicitor in September 2025, having joined Lawrence Stephens as a trainee in 2023. I am part of the Family team, where I advise on a wide range of matters including divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, financial settlements, and non-molestation orders.

My practice includes working with professionals, high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, often involving complex financial arrangements and asset protection. I also assist with cohabitation agreements and advise on disputes between cohabiting couples, including those arising under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).

I have experience supporting clients through sensitive issues such as spousal maintenance, non-matrimonial assets, and separation agreements, and I work closely with colleagues across our firm in Farringdon to deliver tailored, strategic advice.

I studied Jurisprudence at the University of Oxford, followed by an LLM with SQE at the University of Law.

Outside of work, I enjoy F1 and exploring new restaurants across London.

Experience Highlights

  • Working on a cross-jurisdictional pre-nuptial agreement with significant assets in trust.
  • Assisting on the M v F [2025] EWFC 257 (B) to achieve the result of a ‘lives with’ order for the mother with an order for no contact with the father