Firm appoints specialist commercial property director
Essex law firm Thompson Smith & Puxon (TSP) has appointed Joanne Kelly as a director in the firm’s commercial property team. This appointment brings TSP’s director count to 13.
Joanne, a specialist commercial property solicitor with 30 years’ experience, is based in the Colchester office.
Experienced in commercial real estate matters including investment acquisitions and sales for institutional and private clients, as well as development work, lease negotiations and real estate support for corporate transactions, Joanne has a wide knowledge of asset management matters, acting for both landlords and tenants in relation to office, retail and industrial units.
She has also acted for property investors in respect of property acquisitions and property portfolio management, and has experience of acting for developers on the purchase of residential and commercial sites including conditional contracts, option agreements, overage and promotion agreements.
Joanne will also advise the firm’s portfolio of agricultural clients, farmers and landowners in connection with property and commercial matters such as development and refinancing, as well as estate planning, taxation and succession issues.
Outside the office, Joanne set up the North Essex and Ipswich Women in Property group, which seeks to expand knowledge and inspire change for women working in property and construction.
Commenting on her appointment, Joanne said: ‘I am delighted to join the TSP commercial property team at this exciting time for the firm. I very much look forward to helping clients seize opportunities in the regional market, particularly within the SME and the agribusiness sectors.’
Chief executive officer Sean Stuttaford said: ‘The addition of Joanne further strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the needs of our diverse client base, particularly our agribusiness and commercial property connections. This appointment is a clear reflection of our focus on growth and our determination to keep up with demand for our specialist knowledge and commercial insight.’
Stephen Firmin, head of commercial property, commented: ‘I am excited to welcome Joanne Kelly to the commercial property team. Joanne’s deep expertise only strengthens our ability to provide seamless holistic support to clients across Essex.’
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