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Katie Smith

Solicitor, Real Estate Disputes


Why choose me

Working within real estate dispute resolution provides a huge amount of variety – no two cases are the same and I enjoy the challenge of applying my expertise to new situations. Ultimately this approach allows me to find bespoke solutions which meet my clients’ needs.

Property-related disputes can be stressful and uncertain, so I work to ensure I provide personalised guidance throughout the process. To do this, I assess the risk profile of a client early in the process and consider the commercial background every step of the way while keeping them informed of progress at every opportunity.

I’ve worked for a range of clients including freeholders, leaseholders, landlords, tenants and businesses.

Outside work, I enjoy seeing friends, family and travelling to new places at the weekend.

Working within real estate dispute resolution provides a huge amount of variety – no two cases are the same and I enjoy the challenge of applying my expertise to new situations. Ultimately this approach allows me to find bespoke solutions which meet my clients’ needs.

Property-related disputes can be stressful and uncertain, so I work to ensure I provide personalised guidance throughout the process. To do this, I assess the risk profile of a client early in the process and consider the commercial background every step of the way while keeping them informed of progress at every opportunity.

I’ve worked for a range of clients including freeholders, leaseholders, landlords, tenants and businesses.

Outside work, I enjoy seeing friends, family and travelling to new places at the weekend.

Related services and specialisms from HCR Law

Questions my clients ask me

‘Success’ is evaluated differently for each client. I can offer advice on the different options available and help evaluate the risk, cost and commercial goals to reach a successful outcome.

There are multiple options to recover possession of your property, but there are also legal and procedural bars you should consider too. We can advise you on the legal process and likely costs of regaining possession of your property, which could involve going to court.

We’ll offer a fee estimate at the outset and keep you appraised of any changes throughout the process.

Read what my clients say about me

Andrew Walker has been building up the team across the firm’s offices to become a more significant player in the property/real estate litigation market; their locations and team mean they are able to offer a good balance between expertise and cost efficiency.

Client testimonial Legal 500

Andrew Walker leads the team across the firm; brings big ticket expertise and experience to the full range of property litigation matters; has a breadth and depth of knowledge that must be hard to beat; a cool head in a tight spot, with a good deal of commercial common sense.

Client testimonial Legal 500

Andrew Walker is the partner responsible for our affairs. He is very approachable and looks after us well. Most recently Andrew has arranged for Katie Smith to deal with contentious lease renewal work, and she has proved to be most helpful and efficient.

Client testimonial Legal 500

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