Katherine Simpson

She is a recognised expert in this specialist field and is particularly renowned for her expertise in the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

She also advises on non-contentious landlord and tenant matters.

Katherine’s in-depth knowledge of the enfranchisement legislation and the complex legal and valuation issues that often arise in this technical area uniquely place her to achieve the best possible and most cost-effective outcomes for her clients. She works closely with valuers to ensure that her client’s expectations and commercial objectives are met.

Over her career Katherine has acted for several of the London landed estates as well as for property developers, investors, trusts, charities and private individuals in all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement. Whilst her focus is on prime central London, she acts for property owners in all parts of the country.

Whilst Katherine’s aim is always to avoid court and tribunal proceedings, she is experienced in handing contentious matters in such forums and has been involved in many of the most high-profile enfranchisement cases on behalf of several major landlords.

Katherine regularly gives lectures and seminars on the legislation and writes for both the general and specialist press in this niche area.

Katherine joined Edwin Coe as a partner in September 2018.

Katherine advises on the following:

• Leasehold Enfranchisement: Individual, collective and right to manage claims under the Leasehold Reform Acts; missing landlord claims under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993; advisory and title restructuring for development and tax planning purposes.

• Residential Landlord and Tenant (non-contentious): General advisory and transactional, including granting new leases, deeds of variation and licences to assign/alter/underlet.