Emma advises on all aspects of residential real estate, acting for private investors, developers, lenders, landlords and tenants. She has particular expertise in inward investment, regularly supporting high‑net‑worth international clients acquiring property in prime central London and across the South West.
Her work spans both freehold and leasehold transactions, including portfolio acquisitions and disposals, property management matters, voluntary lease extensions, first registrations of unregistered title, and secured lending for several private banks. Emma is known for her responsive, pragmatic approach and her ability to navigate complex transactions with clarity and confidence.
Experience
Acted for a corporate borrower in respect of refinancing student accommodation (57 flats in total) with a private bank including deeds of variation in respect of the leases and variations to existing guarantee arrangements;
Acted for a private bank in the finance of a portfolio of residential apartment blocks;
Acted on sales of residential property by LPA receivers;
First registration and transfers of part to restructure a substantial rural property between family members;
Purchase of a former farm and land within Dartmoor National Park including representations to the national park authority and advice regarding a public footpath within the boundaries;
Purchase of a large freehold house with unregistered land down to the Crown’s foreshore, renewal of a jetty lease from the Crown Estate and advice regarding adverse possession
Emma's insights
Globally Speaking
Jan 29, 2026
Considering investing in a prime residential property in England? Here’s what you need to know about Stamp Duty Land Tax and the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge
High Value Council Tax Surcharge For many years, the UK stood apart from our European neighbours by not imposing an annual property tax beyond standard council tax. While speculation about a “mansion tax” has circulated for many years, it never
Budget 2025 and residential property: time to assess
Individual homeowners High value council tax surcharge The new high value council tax surcharge (the surcharge) is less severe than many of us expected from a long feared “mansion tax”, but it will still have a significant impact on those
While perhaps not as bad as was feared, the announcements confirmed today, from the “high value council tax surcharge” to income tax rate hikes for property, dividend and savings income, will shape decisions for families, trustees, and investors over the
