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19 May 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Broadfield—Katie Lewis

Residential property specialist promoted to partner

International law firm Broadfield has announced the promotion of Katie Lewis to partner.

Katie leads the firm’s residential property team in Southampton with a practice across the South East and South West. Her expertise extends to all types of residential property transactions, including high value sales and purchases, rural property and leasehold enfranchisement.

Commenting on her promotion Katie said: 'I am thrilled to be promoted to partner at an exciting time for the firm as it embarks on an ambitious international growth strategy. Our clients take enormous comfort from our hands-on, local knowledge backed by the strength and weight of the expertise of an international law firm.'

Hema Anand, partner and head of residential property at Broadfield, adds: 'The entire firm joins me in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved promotion. The demand for first-class legal advice when buying, selling or investing in property remains high, and Broadfield is the perfect legal partner to guide you on that journey.'

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