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Cerys Eyre

Posted on: September 24th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I am a CILEx qualified lawyer practicing in all areas of leasehold enfranchisement and residential landlord and tenant matters.  My specialities are statutory lease extensions and collective enfranchisement claims acting on behalf of both landlord and tenant. In addition, I also frequently handle right of first refusal cases in addition to licences to alter, deeds of variation, deeds of covenant and deeds of surrender and re-grant to merge multiple leases.

My clients have ranged from large corporate ground rent investors to tenant-owned landlords in prime central landlord to individuals and everything in between. This broad range gives me the ability to advise all my clients on a commercial and sensible basis.

I have had the honour of being a finalist at the 2022 Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards in the category of Young Lawyer of the Year and in the 2023 awards for Rising Star.

Experience

  • Assisting on a £11m sale of a mixed-use building near Picadilly Circus including researching qualification under the 1987 Act and the preparation and service of s5 right of first refusal notices.
  • Assisting 32 leaseholders in their right to manage claim of a residential building in PCL.
  • Leading on the legal asset management work for large blocks of residential apartments near the Tate Modern.

Zahra Shah

Posted on: June 20th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Senior Associate in 2025, with over 10 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate. I have extensive experience in residential and commercial property and real estate finance, having acted for landlords and tenants, developers, investors, high-net worth individuals and lenders, including specialist lenders.

I am committed to providing my clients with a pragmatic, personable, and efficient service by understanding their needs to meet their goal.

Outside of work I enjoy baking, travelling the world, going to gigs and concerts and spending time with my family and friends.

Experience highlights

  • Acting for a bridging lender on a property refinance in Central London for £4m.
  • Acting for a HNW client on the purchase of a property worth £6m.
  • Acting on a refinance of a portfolio of ten residential properties.

Alexa Kordowicz

Posted on: May 12th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I joined Lawrence Stephens’ Resident Real Estate team in 2025. I specialise in all aspects of residential property work, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, licences to alter and transfers of equity.

My main practice is in prime central London, acting for individuals, UK and international companies with a focus on high net worth transactions.

I have developed long standing relationships with many of my clients as their property interests evolve and become more extensive and complex. I enjoy working with other teams within the firm, such as Private Wealth, to ensure all my transactions proceed as smoothly as possible and clients receive the advice they need.

Experience highlights

  • Completing a bridging loan refinance in two weeks over a £7million property.
  • Notting Hill property sale exchanging in four days for a developer client.
  • Refinance of a complex property portfolio in central London with a combined value of £20million.

Monty Chapman

Posted on: February 20th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I am paralegal in the Real Estate Finance Department having joined Lawrence Stephens from Memery Crystal in 2025.

I have experience acting on a variety of commercial and residential property transactions for prominent UK lenders.

Prior to my work in real estate transactions, I worked for a leading UK firm in its financial services disputes department – representing several Big Four banks in complex litigation.

Outside of my work, I play a variety of sports and enjoy cooking.

Aminul Islam

Posted on: February 10th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I am a Senior Associate in the Real Estate Finance department.

I have extensive experience dealing with a broad spectrum of real estate matters, consisting of but not limited to secured lending of residential and commercial real estate having acted for several institutional, second tier and specialist lenders. I have also acted for investors, developers, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), and SMEs assisting them in diversifying their property portfolios across the UK.

Furthermore, I have a strong background in landlord and tenant matters, particularly in the grant, renewal and assignment of leases, as well as dealing with underleases, surrenders and variations. I have acted on transactions involving the letting of highly sought after commercial property in prime London locations and nationwide.

My approach is pragmatic and client-focused. Having acted for a diverse client base, I value the significance of each transaction and how the same aligns with my clients’ needs and objectives. Synonymously, I am committed to delivering a responsive, efficient, and commercially sound service and have garnered relationships with fellow industry professionals.

Outside of work, I am proud father. I have a passion for sports and enjoy football, but bear the heavy burden of being a Manchester United supporter. I have a keen interest for cars and would consider myself an enthusiast. I enjoy travelling and have visited numerous countries experiencing the wonderful cultures, cuisines and people.

Experience highlights

  • Acted on behalf of a lender client in relation to the refinancing of a portfolio of properties consisting of mixed use and residential properties for a facility of £6.8m. The security comprised 6 commercial units to the ground floor and 10 residential flats to the upper floors. The second building consisted of 20 residential flats.
  • Acted on behalf of a lender client on a transaction that involved the splitting and acquisition of a site consisting of a block of 23 flats and 6 townhouses. The facility was for a net amount of £3.7m.
  • Acted on a refinance matter for a lender client which consisted of a portfolio of 13 residential flats all on long leases and some with car parking leases. The facility was for the sum of £4.7m.
  • I acted on the acquisition, financing and subsequent sale of a small development. The client acquired two plots, one with an existing property situated on it and the other consisting of land. The plot containing the existing property was acquired first and subsequently refinanced. The value of the facility was for the sum of £2.7m and the funds were then utilized to acquire the plot comprising the land. The plots were both redeveloped to form 2 high-end residential properties. The titles were subsequently amalgamated and then split again respective to the extent of the properties. The newly built properties were then sold for £5m respectively.
  • Acted on behalf of a landlord in relation to the asset management of their freehold property in Dover street, Mayfair. We assisted the client with the lettings of their office units to the upper floors and the letting of the Sub-station to the rear. I also assisted with the means of escape issue with the adjoining owner of the property.

Amy Luhmann

Posted on: January 6th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Paralegal in January 2025 in the Residential Real Estate department.

Prior to joining Lawrence Stephens, I gained four years of new build experience within plot sales acting for Housing Associations. I am currently working towards gaining my CILEx Lawyer qualification.

Outside of work I enjoy visiting new countries with family and friends. I also like to keep fit by going to the gym.

Sophia Ali

Posted on: January 6th, 2025 by Natasha Cox

I joined the Residential Real Estate Team at Lawrence Stephens in 2025. Prior to this, I worked in the new build team of a regional firm for six years. I have acted for a range of clients, from first-time buyers to clients purchasing retirement properties. The developers I worked with would use our team as the ‘panel’ (or preferred) solicitor for their purchasers, showcasing our knowledge and expertise in this area. 

My focus is always on providing clear advice, ensuring my clients feel supported and informed at every stage of their journey. I pride myself on delivering a seamless experience, resolving challenges efficiently, and building strong relationships with both clients and developers, based on trust and results.

Outside of the office, I enjoy cooking, baking & attending family gatherings. 

Experience highlights

  • Acted for a first-time buyer on the purchase of a flat for over £2 million.
  • Worked in a small team acting for purchasers completing on 40 properties in one day.