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11 December 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Winckworth Sherwood—Rebecca Habgood de Burgh

Firm builds residential conveyancing team with senior appointment

Law firm Winckworth Sherwood has strengthened its leasehold, enfranchisement and residential property team with the appointment of senior associate Rebecca Habgood de Burgh.

Rebecca joined the firm on 2 December 2024 and works across the firm’s offices in London and Oxford.

She brings to the firm considerable experience and expertise in advising those buying and selling prime and super prime properties in London, the home counties and the Cotswolds. She also has a strong reputation for advising on the sale of rural, agricultural and equestrian properties and livery agreements.

On joining the firm, Rebecca said: 'Winckworth Sherwood has a first-class reputation in the property sector and a highly respected private client team acting for individuals and families around the world. It is the perfect firm to build a practice that supports those individuals wishing to buy or sell residential property.'

Leigh Shapiro, partner and head of leasehold, enfranchisement and residential property at Winckworth Sherwood adds: 'We are delighted by Rebecca’s decision to join the firm and build our growing residential conveyancing practice.

'She is highly regarded both in London and Oxford and will be a terrific asset to the firm. We look forward to the contributions she will bring to the firm.'

Rebecca is active on Instagram and you can follow her @rhdbpropertylawyer.

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