I qualified in 1985 and became a Partner at Kosky Seal two years later. The firm was integrated into Lawrence Stephens in 2007.
My practice encompasses commercial and residential property, landlord and tenant and employment law. I have hands-on commercial experience guiding start-ups and small owner managed businesses.
I live in West London. I am possibly the world’s worst saxophonist.
With more than 16 years PQE, I have accumulated vast experience in dealing with a full range of Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Finance transactions. My specialisms include managing commercial landlord and tenant matters and complex, high-value acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
Naturally approachable, friendly and client-focused, I thoroughly enjoy working with clients – whether that may be an individual or a large private limited company – to enable them to find the best possible solution to their problems and to achieve their business goals.
I have a second full-time job away from the office being the father of twin girls! I am also a keen runner, having completed several 10k and half-marathon races, as well as the 2022 London Marathon.
I qualified in 1998 and joined Lawrence Stephens in 2006, having previously worked in the property department of a leading City firm. I was made a Partner in 2008 and am now Head of Commercial Real Estate.
I deal with all aspects of commercial property investment, acquisitions and disposals, development, landlord and tenant work and property management.
I also work closely with the firm’s Corporate department on the property aspects of transactions.
The only BAFTA nominated partner within the firm, I took the scenic route to law. Following a stint in the army and a degree in Film & Television at Tel Aviv University, I moved to the UK and worked in the film industry before qualifying as a solicitor.
I have three daughters and a son and enjoy tennis, football, music, art and motorbikes despite recently hanging up my helmet.
I qualified in 1982 and with partner David Kosky set up my own firm, Kosky Seal, four years later.
I specialise in all aspects of property law including secured lending, development and investment. I act primarily for property traders and high net worth individuals.
I am married with three children and live in North London. I am a keen runner and play football and tennis regularly. I also enjoy travelling (particularly to watch my beloved Tottenham Hotspur in Europe), reading 20th century history and listening to the music of James Taylor.
I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Partner in September 2019 and contribute over 35 years of legal experience to our Real Estate/Secured Lending team.
Over the years, I have established a proactive, can-do attitude to meeting clients’ objectives and offer a level of service which, given my number of repeat clients, has clearly proven attractive.
I act for a range of leading UK specialist bridging finance lenders, providing extensive advice on property finance, landlord and tenant and commercial conveyancing matters. As well as advising on the acquisition, disposal and letting of commercial property, I have a large number of private property investors to whom I provide all types of commercial property management advice.
My clients are predominantly made up of established lenders in the bridging finance or property lending market and long standing private property investors. These range from clients with large Central London holdings to those with portfolios of shops, offices and industrial units. The variety offers a significant volume of work, but also provides the opportunity to establish close personal relationships with individual underwriters.
Lawrence Stephens’ cohort of long-suffering Spurs supporters welcomes me with wide open arms, though I also enjoys tennis, cricket and bridge, and am an avid cinema and theatre-goer. When I’m not working, I involve myself in charity work to provide holiday opportunities to under-privileged children.
I have over 20 years of experience acting for international and domestic clients, helping them achieve their investment and operational targets, as well as managing the life cycle of their real estate portfolios.
Regardless of how complex the matter at hand, I have the required skill sets to enable transactions to be navigated smoothly and efficiently. I am accessible and communication is always crystal clear.
I primarily act for corporate occupiers, private investors, property companies and private equity houses and have worked on deal portfolios that have earned me industry-wide recognition. Typical assets acquired are diverse but include out of town retail parks, office business parks and warehousing sites. To date, my most notable transaction includes being part of a team that helped a client acquire a Canary Wharf skyscraper, at the time valued at c£500m.
I regularly advise corporates on the relocation of their office space and work with fledgling companies taking their first steps on to the real estate ladder through to global corporates acquiring their UK headquarters or expanding their UK presence.
As part of my practice, I aim to provide my clients with everything they need, before they know they need it, and certainly before they ask for it. I take the time to get to know my clients and, above all, I am approachable, adaptable and always available.
When I’m not working, I pursue several outdoor pursuits. I have a passion for fly fishing and sit on the committee of two separate fly fishing clubs, and have done in one case for 20 years. I also enjoy skiing, clay pigeon shooting and mountain biking with my two sons. They never allow skill level to get in the way of an adrenaline-fuelled day out – as evidenced by scars, bruises, and trips to A&E!
I am a bilingual commercial real estate solicitor at Lawrence Stephens with 2 years’ PQE experience.
Fluent in both English and Swedish, I advise on a range of commercial real estate matters including refinancing, landlord and tenant matters, lease renewals and granting of new leases and bridging finance. I have acted for a wide range of clients including HNWIs, overseas investors and commercial landlords specialising in both hospitality and corporate office space.
Always aiming to be approachable and friendly, I prioritise building long-lasting relationships with my clients while treating each transaction with the same level of attention.
In my spare time, I enjoy singing, playing the cornet and sharing good food with friends. Hailing from Huddinge, near Stockholm, I try to visit my homeland frequently and always make sure to visit the famous Swedish theme park, Liseberg, in Gothenberg, at least once a year.
