Real estate and property law is complex and sometimes confusing, still using words and phrases from the 1800s and 1900s. We understand property law so you don’t have to.
Negotiation, attention to detail and fine drafting are key skills that our specialist property lawyers use to achieve the best outcomes for you and to protect your personal or business interests. You can’t afford to take any chances with property law.
Our Real Estate team have years of experience advising property owners and investors. Acting for both companies with large property portfolios, developers of commercial or residential property and individuals the department provides a full legal service property management, acquisition, disposals and planning and environmental issues.
The Real Estate department is headed by Harriet Thornton, Harriet and her team will work closely with you to achieve your objectives within agreed time scales, communicating clearly and regularly throughout.
The Legal 500 (2026 Edition) has this to say about our Real Estate team
LCF Law advises on all areas of property law, handling large property portfolios, commercial and residential property, lease renewals and surrenders, and pension fund investments. Harriet Thornton, the team head, brings extensive experience in the retail industry, covering all aspects of development work and multi-site acquisitions and disposals; while Ann-Marie Casey specialises in property work for international charities.
Testimonials

‘Able to understand our business inside and out’.
‘Exceptionally wise council on the issues particular to our company’.
‘The firm and team members are extremely contactable and responsive. I have always received excellent and justified advice in a timely fashion.’
The Chambers (2026 Edition) has this to say about our Real Estate team
LCF Law's real estate department handles a broad range of property law matters, including transactions, property development matters, and landlord and tenant work. It acts for both commercial and charity clients across sectors, including investors, developers and pension funds. The firm has further experience in leasehold enfranchisement matters.
"The team are always responsive, supportive and pragmatic, and always give us excellent advice, guidance and good customer service. They have their fingers on the pulse."
"LCF Law has extremely approachable staff who take the time to explain matters thoroughly to their clients in layman's terms. They are always accessible and have fast response times."
"Not only are the team extremely knowledgeable on the law around the various areas of practice, they ensure that I am kept fully up to date and are always available at the drop of a hat to assist me."
Notable practitioners
Ann-Marie Casey is a key contact at the firm.
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