Sarah Gallagher

Sarah Gallagher Senior Associate Real Estate - New Build

Meet Sarah

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

Testimonials

“I recently completed the purchase of my property with the assistance of Lawrence Stephens, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service I received. The entire team, led by Sarah Gallagher, was incredibly professional, providing the guidance I needed every step of the way.

What impressed me the most was their seamless teamwork. Whenever someone was out of the office, another team member was always there to cover, ensuring that nothing was missed and that the process continued smoothly. This not only saved me time but also helped me avoid unnecessary costs.

Their responsiveness was exceptional. Every query I had was addressed quickly and thoroughly, which made the entire experience stress-free and efficient.”
– Shuang Cheng

I highly recommend Lawrence Stephens for their dedication, professionalism, and the outstanding service they provide.

“Sarah Gallagher was our solicitor for the purchase of our property. Sarah was very professional and supportive and she helped get the offer completed in time. She also helped explain legal issues in a very straightforward manner. We highly recommend her.”
– Farah Dawoud

“Big thank you to Sarah and Zehra for their help on our first property purchase! Efficient, responsive and dedicated. Got our property completed on time. Answered all our questions with patience. Would recommend.”
– Adeline Sou

“I would like to thank Sarah Gallagher and Zehra Salih for their exceptional work on my property purchase. They have been really professional, responsive and they have helped me a lot during the process of my flat purchase. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a dedicated professional property solicitor.”
– Dagmara Dymczyk

“Truly excellent service from the team supporting the sale of my flat in London.

It was a complicated process due to serious conveyancing errors committed by an another London-Law solicitors in 2006, but Lawrence Stephens seamlessly combining their professionalism, experience and personal approach got the job done quickly and painlessly!

Thank you to the Real Estate and Real Estate Dispute team: Sarah Gallagher, Abtin Yeganeh, Zehra Salih, Sophie Robertson, Sarah Keating and Mikaehla Siscar.

I highly recommend Lawrence Stephens.”

– Christopher Hunter-Ward

“I had the pleasure of working with Lawrence Stephens, particularly with Sarah, on a real estate investment in the UK. As an overseas investor with zero knowledge of the British legal system, I was initially overwhelmed by the complexities of the process. However, Sarah and the team at Lawrence Stephens turned what seemed like an insurmountable challenge into a smooth and stress-free experience.

Sarah’s expertise, patience, and clear communication were truly exceptional. She guided me through every step, ensuring I understood the legal intricacies and felt confident in my decisions. Her attention to detail and proactive approach made all the difference, and I always felt like my investment was in safe hands.

I am deeply grateful for their professionalism, dedication, and personalized service. If you’re seeking legal support for real estate or any other matter, especially as a foreign investor, I can’t recommend Sarah and Lawrence Stephens highly enough. Thank you for making what could have been a daunting process into a seamless success!”

– Peter Kulich

“It’s been ages since I last sold a house, and I was dreading it based on past experience. Thanks to Zehra and Sarah, it’s been far easier than I expected. Quick, responsive, efficient and genuinely friendly, they are excellent. I recommend them and Lawrence Stephens highly.”

– Victoria Silverman

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