Joanne is a commercially focused property lawyer with extensive experience across the real estate sector, particularly in development projects, structured investments, and property finance.

Known for her strategic thinking and practical approach, she builds trusted relationships by delivering clear, business-aligned advice. Joanne is passionate about understanding her clients’ commercial drivers and adding value at every stage of a transaction.

 

Dual-qualified in England & Wales and Scotland, Joanne leads on cross-border commercial property and funding transactions. She also advises lenders on investment and development financing, bringing deep insight into the property finance market.

 

Joanne advises a wide range of clients including developers, investors, lenders, and commercial occupiers on:

 

Development Projects: Structuring and delivering mixed-use schemes, from acquisition through to disposal.

 

Structured Property Investments: Advising on joint ventures, forward funding, and complex investment vehicles.

 

Commercial Leasing: Negotiating leases for office, retail, and industrial premises, with a focus on long-term value.

 

Acquisitions & Disposals: Managing large-scale transactions across commercial and retail sectors.

 

Property Finance: Acting for lenders on investment and development funding, with a strong grasp of market dynamics.

 

Joanne excels at navigating complex transactions with clarity and precision, ensuring outcomes that align with her clients’ commercial objectives.

Expertise
Property Commercial Property Leases (Landlord and Tenant) Real Estate Finance Property Transactions Commercial Property Disputes
Credentials
Recommended in Legal 500 UK 2023
Dual qualified in England and Scotland
Chairwoman of Women in Property – London and Southeast Branch 2022-2023
Chair of the Events Committee for The Association of Women in Property 2019-2021
Nominated for an award for Real Estate in the Client Choice Awards 2018
EXPERIENCE
Joanne’s experience includes:
Advising a UK developer on a GBP150m mixed-use regeneration scheme in London.
Leading the acquisition and financing of a portfolio of commercial properties across England and Scotland.
Structuring joint ventures for residential developments in southeast England.
Handling refinancing of a commercial property portfolio valued at GBP100m.
Advising PLCs in their commercial property portfolios.