OUR PEOPLE
We are experts in residential leasehold law and are passionate about championing the rights of leaseholders. Based in London, we have cases throughout England and Wales.
Louie Burns
Partner
Passionate about the rights of leaseholders, Louie is well-known for his campaigning work on behalf of leaseholders. Louie regularly appears in the media as an expert, and presents at events, seminars and conferences in the wider property industry. Louie co-authored the Leasehold Valuers Relativity Graph 2017, which is now widely accepted in the sector and has been used in a number of recent tribunals.
Belinda Walkinshaw
Partner
I deal with both contentious and transactional work, but principally my expertise lies in litigation and dispute resolution.
My key focus is helping residential and commercial clients with all manner of property disputes. These include complex and high value litigation in courts and tribunals - including the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Margaret Ilori
Solicitor
milori@leasehold-law.com
Margaret is an experienced property solicitor who deals with enfranchisement and complex property matters.
Mayowa Thomas
Paralegal
I joined Leasehold Law in January 2017 as a Paralegal. I work in the transactional team and specialise in lease extensions. I also deal with freehold purchases of both houses and flats. I enjoy helping our clients and strive to provide a great level of service throughout the process.
My personal interests include singing and fashion.
Kariesha Assanah
Paralegal
I am a paralegal with responsibility for our projects supporting leaseholders with a doubling ground rent within their leases. It is my job to provide a high standard of legal advice to the leaseholders on the implications of them having a doubling ground rent provision in their lease. I also deal with lease extensions and I am responsible for investigating title and drafting and serving the S42 Notices.
My hobbies include singing, dining out, movies and going to the gym.
Lorena Stewart
Group Operations Co- Ordinator
I started as a legal administrator for Leasehold Law in November 2018 dealing with the Taylor Wimpey scandal. I was promoted to Group Project Co-ordinator in August 2019.
Within this role, I help to ensure that projects are run smoothly and efficiently. I also support the firm's solicitors and paralegals as and when needed.
Joseph Lloyd-Bennett
Legal Assistant
I joined Leasehold Law in September 2017 as a Legal Assistant, with responsibility of managing reception and assisting with client and general queries. I support Paralegals and Solicitors by assisting with HM Land Registry applications and other administrative tasks.
My ambition is to qualify as a Lawyer and help my clients with a variety of leasehold issues, including extending their lease.
Louie Burns
Partner
Passionate about the rights of leaseholders, Louie is well-known for his campaigning work on behalf of leaseholders. Louie regularly appears in the media as an expert, and presents at events, seminars and conferences in the wider property industry. Louie co-authored the Leasehold Valuers Relativity Graph 2017, which is now widely accepted in the sector and has been used in a number of recent tribunals.
Belinda Walkinshaw
Partner
I deal with both contentious and transactional work, but principally my expertise lies in litigation and dispute resolution.
My key focus is helping residential and commercial clients with all manner of property disputes. These include complex and high value litigation in courts and tribunals - including the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Margaret Ilori
Solicitor
020 8667 2281
milori@leasehold-law.com
Margaret is an experienced property solicitor who deals with enfranchisement and complex property matters.
Mayowa Thomas
Paralegal
020 8667 2283
mthomas@leasehold-law.com
I joined Leasehold Law in January 2017 as a Paralegal. I work in the transactional team and specialise in Lease extensions. I also deal with freehold purchases of both houses and flats. I enjoy helping our clients and strive to provide a great level of service throughout the process.
Kariesha Assanah
Paralegal
020 8667 2283
kassanah@leasehold-law.com
I am a paralegal with responsibility for our projects supporting leaseholders with a doubling ground rent within their leases. It is my job to provide a high standard of legal advice to the leaseholders on the implications of them having a doubling ground rent provision in their lease. I also deal with lease extensions and I am responsible for investigating title and drafting and serving the S42 Notices.
My hobbies include singing, dining out, movies and going to the gym.
Lorena Stewart
Group Operations Co- Ordinator
020 8667 2283
lstewart@leasehold-law.com
I started as a legal administrator for Leasehold Law in November 2018 dealing with the Taylor Wimpey scandal. I was promoted to Group Project Co-ordinator in August 2019.
Within this role, I help to ensure that projects are run smoothly and efficiently. I also support the firm's solicitors and paralegals as and when needed.
Joseph Lloyd-Bennett
Legal Assistant
0208 667 2289
jbennett@leasehold-law.com
I joined Leasehold Law in September 2017 as a Legal Assistant, with responsibility of managing reception and assisting with client and general queries. I support Paralegals and Solicitors by assisting with HM Land Registry applications and other administrative tasks.
My ambition is to qualify as a Lawyer and help my clients with a variety of leasehold issues, including extending their lease.
