Originally from Canada, I am a Paralegal in the Real Estate Finance team. Prior to joining Lawrence Stephens I studied law at the University of Westminster, where I frequently volunteered in the pro bono clinic assisting in immigration and housing matters.
Previously, I gained experience in hospitality, focusing on VIP client retention and bookings optimisation.
Outside of work I enjoy antique hunting, cooking, and historical sites.
I am an Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, advising lenders on a broad range of secured lending, development finance, bridging and refinance transactions.
I trained and qualified at Brecher LLP, where I developed strong lender-side experience acting for banks, private lenders and debt funds on transactions secured against residential, mixed-use, commercial and operational real estate assets. My experience includes investment and development facilities, portfolio refinancings, development exit facilities, student accommodation assets and transactions involving more complex security and corporate structures.
I regularly advise on finance and security documentation, including facility agreements, legal charges, debentures, guarantees, priority and subordination arrangements and ancillary transaction documents. I also have experience reviewing title, planning, valuation and monitoring surveyor requirements, preparing lender reporting and advising on transaction structure, security arrangements, conditions precedent and legal and commercial risk.
I take a practical and commercially focused approach, working closely with clients, borrower-side solicitors, valuers, monitoring surveyors and other transaction parties to progress matters efficiently from instruction through to completion.
Outside work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, travelling whenever I can and trying new restaurants. I can also usually be found planning my next dinner booking, weekend trip or unnecessary purchase.
Experience highlights
I am a senior banking and finance lawyer with over 10 years’ experience advising on cross-border debt finance transactions, with a particular focus on LMA-based documentation.
I joined Lawrence Stephens in May 2026. Previously, I had been a Senior Associate in the Banking team at TLT LLP since 2021, and I played a key role in developing the firm’s India Group and broader international banking practice.
I have extensive experience acting for lenders on cross-border secured financings, typically in the range of £20 million to £150 million.
I am known for my client-focused approach, working closely with clients to understand their commercial priorities and delivering pragmatic solutions within demanding timelines.
Prior to relocating to the UK, I practised in India between 2015 and 2021 with ICICI Bank Limited and IndusLaw, gaining valuable in-house and private practice experience.
Experience highlights
I joined Lawrence Stephens in March 2026 as a Paralegal within the Real Estate Finance team.
After studying law at City, University of London, I worked as a paralegal in private practice and in the charitable sector. Before changing careers to law, I obtained a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University, specialising in microbiology, immunology, and neuroscience.
Outside of work, I enjoy boxing, cooking, and weather and waves permitting, surfing.
I joined Lawrence Stephens in February 2026 within the Real Estate Finance team. Prior to this, I was an SQE trainee for an international full-service law firm based in the City of London.
My experience is predominately within real estate, acting for both borrowers and bridging lenders on property transactions. I also have experience in landlord and tenant matters and acting for franchise clients on commercial lease transactions.
Outside of work, I enjoy keeping active and regularly play football and badminton.
Experience Highlights
I am a Solicitor in the Real Estate Department at Lawrence Stephens, having joined in 2026.
I have experience in acting for lenders, borrowers and developers on a broad range of secured lending transactions including bridging loans, buy to let mortgages and development finance. With deals including a portfolio of properties, HMO licencing, AST and new build financing.
I am motivated by achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients and pride myself on delivering a high standard of client care.
I joined Lawrence Stephens in 2026, as a Partner in the Real Estate Finance department. I have extensive experience advising banks, alternative lenders, and funders on a wide range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions. My practice covers real estate investment and acquisition finance, offering strategic guidance to clients navigating complex funding structures.
I have a deep understanding of lender priorities and structuring requirements, enabling me to provide practical, solutions-focused advice across all stages of a transaction. I work closely with mainstream and challenger banks, bridging lenders, mezzanine funders, and institutional investors, helping them structure and execute secured lending arrangements with confidence.
I regularly advise on financing across a range of asset classes, including residential and commercial developments, student accommodation, retail, office spaces, and mixed-use schemes. My commercial approach and ability to anticipate lender concerns make me a trusted advisor in the real estate finance sector.
I Joined Lawrence Stephens in December 2025 within the Real Estate Finance team. Prior to this, I was an in-house Asset Management paralegal for a Real Estate and Development company.
My experience is predominantly within commercial real estate having started in regional firms and progressing to a city firm in Dentons, dealing with commercial contracts, dealing with landlord/tenant transactions, acquisitions and disposals, financing and tax matters.
Outside of work, I love watching and playing sports, mainly football, F1 and cricket. I also enjoy playing games, taking part in pro-bono activities. I hold a single-propeller flying license so when weather permits, flying is my go-to activity.
I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Senior Associate in 2025. I am a bilingual Korean commercial real estate and real estate finance lawyer who focuses on investment and secured lending work.
Over the years, I’ve acted for a wide range of clients, including Korean banks, Korean asset managers, institutional investors, UK clearing banks, and international banks.
With over 10 years of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, my work includes acquisition, disposal, financing, and development financing of all asset types. I advise both lenders and borrowers on bilateral, syndicated, and senior and mezzanine loans.
My experience spans assets such as logistics, petrol stations, hotels, retail parks, PBSA, golf courses, care homes, and schools.
I am also experienced in project managing cross border lending transactions for Korean clients, providing efficient pragmatic legal advice that is commercially prudent.
Experience highlights
I am a Partner in the Real Estate Finance team at Lawrence Stephens, having joined in 2025.
I am a commercially focused real estate finance solicitor with a strong background in both commercial and residential property. Known for exceptional communication skills and a pragmatic, common-sense approach, clients rely on me for specialist legal advice during fast-moving, high-value transactions.
Highly efficient and solutions-driven, I have experience acting for lenders (primarily banks), borrowers, and on dual-representation deals. I am skilled in development finance and have a strong working knowledge of planning permission.
I consistently deliver a high volume of legal matters and complex timelines without compromising on quality. As a trusted legal advisor, I thrive under pressure and lead high-performing teams. I act for a broad range of clients, including PLCs, overseas clients, companies, trusts, and individuals.
I am a Partner in the Real Estate Finance team, having joined in 2025.
My practice focuses primarily on representing lenders in relation to their commercial, development, bridging and residential financing transactions.
I also have experience advising clients on all aspects of investment, acquisitions and disposals of commercial and residential real estate, real estate development, and corporate real estate support matters. I have particular experience in ‘co-living’, hotel and real estate/development finance deals for both lenders and borrowers. I have also advised on various cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate and finance matters, with significant experience in Central and Eastern Europe.
Experience highlights
I joined Lawrence Stephens as a trainee solicitor in September 2025, currently working in the Real Estate Finance team, having also worked in the Commercial Real Estate team.
After studying Law at Newcastle University, I worked as a paralegal in private practice and also in local government. I recently completed the LPC with a MSc in Law, Business and Management from the University of Law.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing football and cricket, travelling and cooking.
