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26 June 2014
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Rebecca Thomas—JD Law

Property solicitor returns to City firm

JD Law have welcomed back experienced property solicitor Rebecca Thomas.

Rebecca originally joined the firm back in January 2012 before taking a period of leave to travel.

Experienced in all areas of residential property including leasehold, new build and off plan (developers and buyers), Rebecca joined the firm after seven years at a property firm, working first in Suffolk and then in northwest London dealing with the prime central market. She works with investors, developers, owner-occupiers, offshore and domestic companies and has extensive experience of working in all areas of the London residential property market, including working on several key developments in east London.

David Merson, partner at JD Law, says: “We are delighted to welcome Rebecca back to firm from her travels. She brings experience and expertise to the property team with particular experience in leasehold and off plan development work. Rebecca has a personable and straight forward approach and works extremely hard to provide excellent client service.”

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