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.
Posted on: August 13th, 2025 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens’ Residential Real Estate department in July 2025. Previously, I earned my degree in LLB Law from the University of Birmingham in 2023. After that, I completed my LPC LLM at BPP University, graduating in 2024.
Prior to joining Lawrence Stephens, I worked at Child & Child where I gained experience in residential real estate, where I drafted essential conveyancing documentation and contracts. Additionally, I supported compliance and risk management through bankruptcy and insolvency checks. I also worked as an LPC and SQE Tutor where I delivered tailored tuition by applying in-depth knowledge of various areas of law.
In my spare time, I love to cook and enjoy singing and performing in theatre, having taken part in several musical theatre productions. I also love travelling and spending time with my dog, Cherry!
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.
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.
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.
Posted on: October 29th, 2024 by Hugh Dineen-Lees
I joined Lawrence Stephens in April 2024, bringing with me two years of experience in the new build sector. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law and completed both the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and a Master’s in Law, Business, and Management at the University of Law. Prior to joining Lawrence Stephens, I worked in the new build department, representing well-known developers across London, where I gained extensive experience acting for sellers and buyers.
Outside of my legal practice, I enjoy cooking and staying active at the gym. As a passionate music enthusiast, I share insights on various music genres through social media and play the guitar in my free time.
Posted on: October 24th, 2024 by Hugh Dineen-Lees
I joined Lawrence Stephens’ Residential Real Estate team as a solicitor in 2024, having completed my training contract at a West End law firm.
I started my legal career as a paralegal in the residential real estate department of a West End law firm in 2019, it was then that my passion for this area of law developed. When I am asked why this area of law, the answer really is simple – the elation I feel when I complete on a transaction and congratulate my clients on their beautiful new home is a feeling that drives me and encourages me to be the best version of myself for my clients.
I have had the opportunity to work on a broad variety of transactions from first-time buyers to high-net-worth-individuals as well as overseas clients who have a plethora of properties in prime central London.
Outside of work I am an avid baker and enjoy hosting my family and friends. I also love travelling, especially somewhere warm and by a beach.
Experience Highlights
- Acting on several prime central London property sales and purchases including a sale of an £11m leasehold property in Kensington and an £18m leasehold purchase in Westminster
- Acting on the purchase of £5m new build leasehold property in the Mandarin Oriental Residences
Posted on: August 28th, 2024 by Hugh Dineen-Lees
Originally from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, I joined Lawrence Stephens as a trainee solicitor in September 2024. After graduating with a degree in Law from the University of Liverpool in September 2023, I completed the LPC LLM at the University of Law in Liverpool in 2024, where I achieved a distinction.
I have gained experience in various sectors of the legal field through work in different law firms and have three years of company secretarial experience, which has enhanced my understanding of corporate law.
Outside of the office, I stay active through running and going to the gym. I also enjoy reading, travelling, and spending quality time socialising with friends and family.
Posted on: August 15th, 2024 by Hugh Dineen-Lees
I joined Lawrence Stephens as an Associate in 2024. Experienced in high-value property transactions including new builds, freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, and refinancing transactions.
My primary client base focuses on HNW private clients as well as overseas investors from Asia.
My background of growing up in Hong Kong and multilingual skills effectively support a diverse client base and ensure that clients receive tailored, smooth, and satisfactory conveyance transaction experience.
Experience highlights
Acting on several prime London property purchases and sales, including:
- £12m purchase at the Chelsea Barracks
- £2.5m purchase in Kensington
- £2m sale at Battersea Power Station
- £4.2m historical freehold residential purchase
- Purchase portfolio of 12 new build properties with a total value over £15m.
Posted on: October 12th, 2023 by Yvonne Uzoka
I joined Lawrence Stephens’ Residential Real Estate department in August 2023 and earned my degree in LLB Law in 2020. I will now be embarking on my SQE journey.
Prior to joining Lawrence Stephens, I gained 2 years of experience in residential real estate, specialising in new build and buy-to-let transactions.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and take pleasure in discovering new restaurants. Travelling and exploring new destinations are some of my passions.
Posted on: August 7th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
As an award-winning enfranchisement specialist, I advise leaseholders and landlords in this complex field, navigating them through the statutory lease extension or collective enfranchisement process.
I have acted on some significant prime central London enfranchisements. I provide practical advice to property owners, family offices, developers, investors, international and local corporates, high-net-worth individuals, private equity firms, sellers, purchasers, lenders and borrowers – particularly those on the London Landed Estates such as Cadogan Estate, Grosvenor Estate, John Lyon’s Charity Estate and Wellcome Trust. I provide added value to my clients by being able to advise on all aspects of enfranchisement – a true hybrid of non-contentious and contentious work.
Drawing on an expansive range of experience, I have a track record of leading, structuring and executing complicated enfranchisement transactions for a broad spectrum of clients. I combine a deep understanding of the law, based on more than 15 years’ experience, with a willingness to develop creative solutions for her clients. As a thoughtful strategist and a tenacious champion of my clients’ interests, I have attracted a host of respected clients.
I have extensive experience in handling transactions against special categories of landlord including Ecclesiastical landlords and the Crown. I further advise on vesting orders in relation to missing/absent landlord claims.
Experience highlights
- Acquiring the freehold of a prestigious block of flats from a central London freehold estate together with an intermediary leasehold interest and porter’s flat. Negotiating the freehold transfer deed free from onerous restrictive covenants
- Structuring and advising on a valuable house claim so as to obtain the freehold under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967
- Leading and successfully completing on a 115 flat collective claim in one of London’s Royal boroughs
Posted on: August 3rd, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens in 2023, with nearly a decade’s prior experience working in the new build real estate market.
My primary client base is formed of purchasers of both leasehold and freehold new build properties, inside and outside of the Greater London area and developers selling plots at a variety of developments. Whilst my specialism is largely new build work, I also act for those selling and purchasing residential properties of all varieties, including shared ownership, HNW and UHNW.
I have acted as the recommended solicitor on several developments constructed by national housing developers of a household name, ensuring an efficient service whilst also ensuring that my client’s needs were prioritised throughout. More recently, I acted on a prime Manchester development, whereby I personally dealt with the exchange of over 200 plots within a four-month period.
I pride myself on providing a high level of service to each of my clients, applying specialist technical knowledge to each case but also remaining approachable and prioritising each client’s individual needs. I maintain a risk adverse but commercially sensitive approach and always make myself available for any queries that my clients might need answered.
I have been recognised within the new build market as providing an efficient, structured and detailed service to my clients, with previous clients describing me as “dealing with the whole process with a professionalism, speed and warmth that all solicitors should aspire to”.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking (and, of course, the resultant eating). I also try to go out running at least twice a week, although the arrival of my son late last year has meant that most of the running that I do currently is after him.
Experience highlights
- Acted for a prominent international ultra-high net worth client purchasing at the Battersea Power Station Development for over £4m
- Acted for clients purchasing through an assignment, where instructed both before and after notice to complete had been served
- Acted for a high-net-worth client purchasing 10 units at a development for a collective price of over £8m
