Fin is a trainee solicitor currently sat within the Operational Property and Energy & Natural Resources teams. 

Within the Operational Property team, Fin has led on numerous transactions for several clients. His work mostly consists of assisting clients in disposing of commercial property, and assisting clients in acquiring and/or granting leases. Fin has also led on smaller transactions, such as licences and deeds of surrender.

Within the Energy & Natural Resources team, Fin has provided support for large-scale projects with a specific focus on option agreements. He has completed ample title due diligence and reported to clients on issues they may face and points to address to ensure clients can develop land they may acquire.

Previously, Fin was a paralegal in WBD Advance, specifically working on real estate matters, where he predominantly drafted Land Registry applications and assisted with Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations. He was also involved in other projects such as drafting reports on title, drafting and negotiating leases and differing real estate ad hoc tasks.

Fin contributes to the wider business by sitting on the Sports and Social Committee, helping plan and run firm events. 

Experience

Examples of experience include advising:

  • NHS Property Services Limited - led on numerous disposal transactions, regarding freehold and long leasehold interests
  • Somerset Council - led on licence to assign lease transaction. Also assisting with disposal of freehold properties
  • Ministry of Justice - leading on first registration application of large site. Also leading on a transfer of part disposal
  • HMCTS - Also assisted with a surrender transaction
  • Renewable Energy Systems (RES) - Assisted with the early stages of an option agreement acquisition, with primary focus on title due diligence and reporting to the client on issues and points to action.