Posted on: June 9th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens from the Crown Prosecution Service where I was a Senior Crown Prosecutor working as an advocate, based in the Magistrates’ Courts and Youth Courts in Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Prior to qualifying and working as a solicitor in the City, I worked as a teacher and lecturer of law (including criminal and contract law, torts and human rights) at universities and secondary schools/colleges for 15 years.
I am dual-qualified as both a solicitor and a teacher. While I primarily work as an associate in the Dispute Resolution team (primarily focusing on advocacy), I am also the firm’s lead on learning and development.
My experience as an advocate in court – particularly in trials – enables me to take a pragmatic and proactive approach to resolving disputes in an efficient and practical way.
Away from the office, I am happiest when spending quality time with family and friends and as much time outside as possible. As well as being a keen swimmer and walker, I also read and travel as much as time permits.
Posted on: February 15th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I qualified as a solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department in July 2020 and was promoted to Associate in November 2023.
I completed my Legal Practice Course and obtained an LLM at the University of Law in 2016 where I worked as a paralegal before joining Lawrence Stephens as a trainee in July 2018.
I enjoy running and trekking in my spare time, having completed a trek in the Himalayas to raise funds for charity. I also enjoy reading, baking and playing the piano, and am currently also learning to play the guitar.
Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2019 having previously worked in the property department of a City law firm for a number of years. I joined Lawrence Stephens’ Real Estate Finance department at the start of 2023.
I have experience in dealing with a variety of matters related to real estate, for both freehold and leasehold properties as well as new developments advising individual and corporate clients. I have focused on working with regulated and unregulated banks for property refinances, bridging loans and secured lending. My experience includes acting on behalf of lenders as well as borrowers and strives to understand the needs of my clients.
In my spare time, I enjoy travelling and exploring new cultures and foods and, in particular, a nature walk around the Cotswold’s. I also love a friendly game of squash or tennis with my friends.
Experience highlights
- Acting on behalf of various lenders for both purchases and refinances
- Assisted in completing a large refinance deal with portfolio of 17 properties
Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I am an experienced Associate in the Real Estate Finance team.
I regularly act for high-net-worth investors, borrowers and lenders, challenger banks, bridging finance companies. I focus on refinance work and acquisitions often involving portfolio work. I also work on purchases and sales and have a number of long-standing relationships with individuals and companies.
When I am not focusing on providing a professional and personal service to my clients, I am an advocate for corporate mental health and wellbeing and personal health coaching. My keen interest and accreditation in the nutrition and functional medicine world brings the perfect balance of a city life and self-care.
I was shortlisted for ‘Most Inspiring Employee of the Year’ at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2023.
Outside of work, I regularly attend yoga and fitness classes and love to travel.
Experience highlights
- Acting for a lender in relation to an £8m refinance against a portfolio of 9 properties
- Acting for the sale of a multi- million-pound Central London townhouse
Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Solicitor in the Real Estate Finance department in August 2022, having qualified in 2021 at a boutique firm specialising in property.
I have experience acting on secured lending transactions for both lenders and borrowers. I have also worked on acquisitions, disposals and refinances of both freehold and leasehold properties, mostly mixed-use and residential for both residential and commercial clients.
I am from an international background, having come from Korea and lived in Poland for a few years. I am a travel enthusiast and also enjoy outdoor hiking and trekking adventures.
Experience highlights
- Acting on £6.5m refinance to be securing four multi-unit commercial properties
- Assisting on acquisition loans for multiple mixed-use properties
Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I joined Lawrence Stephens as a Dispute Resolution solicitor in September 2021 and am now an Associate.
Specialising in commercial litigation, I have acted for a range of clients, including companies and private individuals on professional negligence claims, contractual, partnership and shareholder disputes.
I enjoy watching and playing most sports, having competitively played ice hockey and field hockey as well as participating in and judging sailing competitions. I also enjoy hiking, exploring new restaurants and am a keen traveller. I am a native Swede and am fluent in Swedish with a high proficiency of Norwegian.
Posted on: February 10th, 2023 by Natasha Cox
I am an Associate in the Corporate and Commercial team. I am interested in people and their business. Whether you are a small business just starting out, aren’t sure what should be included in a shareholders agreement or you need some advice on the terms of a commercial contract, I am interested in hearing your big ideas and helping you bring them to life. Maybe you have been running your business for some time and are looking to raise new funding or create an employee share incentive scheme – again, I can help you achieve your business goals, wherever you may be in your journey.
I undertake a range of transactional and non-transactional corporate work including mergers and acquisitions (including for those employing buy-and build strategies), joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, commercial agreements and general company law matters. Through my earlier banking experience, I also have a deep understanding of debt and structured finance and am well-placed to advise on company and business acquisitions funded by debt.
Experience highlights
- Acting for the Buyer of a £17m business running youth hostels. Collaborating with our commercial property team and using my skills and knowledge in corporate and finance.
- Assisted a private fund with multiple acquisitions in the procurement, corporate accommodation and dental sectors, and provided company secretarial support to maintain a portfolio of companies.
- Acting for OakNorth Bank plc on a £12m development loan, working together with our construction and property teams to deliver a fast streamlined service to completion.
- Acting for a borrower in relation to a development facility provided by UTB, advising on the loan agreements, security documentation and communicating effectively with the bank and my clients to ensure a smooth process and efficient delivery to completion.
