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Lawrence Stephens—Rebecca Thomas

22 July 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Firm strengthens Residential Real Estate Team
Lawrence Stephens has recruited experienced residential property solicitor, Rebecca Thomas, to its Real Estate department.

Joining the firm as a Senior Associate, Rebecca has over 12 years’ experience in providing expert property advice and legal services to a range of individual and corporate clients, including both domestic and overseas owner-occupiers and investors. Rebecca has a strong background in building lasting client relationships, providing outstanding client service and delivering astute, commercial advice that is tailored to each transaction.

Rebecca advises on a full range of residential property transactions, and has special expertise in working on conveyancing matters for HNWIs, including high-value freehold and leasehold purchases, transfers of equity, property acquisition and disposal, remortgages, property development and portfolio management.

Rebecca’s appointment follows a series of new hires to the law firm’s growing Real Estate team, which has seen strong demand for its expert advice and services in 2021.

Rebecca Thomas, Senior Associate, commented: “I’m delighted to have joined Lawrence Stephens as the newest member of their highly regarded Real Estate department. I am very excited for the new opportunities this role presents and I hope that I can draw upon my wealth of experience in residential property to deliver successful, commercially-focused results for the firm and its clients.”

Stephen Messias, Head of Real Estate, commented: “With her extensive and wide-ranging experience within the residential property sector, and a track record of delivering exceptional client service, Rebecca will undoubtedly be an invaluable asset to our Real Estate department. We’re very pleased to have Rebecca on board and look forward to seeing her thrive during this next stage of her career at Lawrence Stephens.”

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