Catherine Lumsdon

Senior Associate, Commercial Property

Phone: 01892 701169
Email: catherine.linsell@ts-p.co.uk
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Specialisms & expertise

• Acting for investment and high street banks in connection with secured lending and development finance
• Property portfolio management
• Advising on the property aspects of corporate transactions, including sales and acquisitions
• Assisting association of private members clubs, both Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and unincorporated associations on all property and trust related matters including first registrations.

Client stories & examples of work

• Acting for lender in the acquisition of land for residential development, involving option agreements and build contracts with a GDV of over £17,000,000
• Assisting with the portfolio management of a large company who is a household name, involving the grant and assignment of leases and licences
• Advising an Association to which over 1500 private members Clubs are affiliated in respect of all of its property related needs, including complex first registrations.

Profile

Catherine graduated with a history degree from the University of Leeds and then went on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Sussex, passing with distinction. She then went on to complete the Legal Practice Course at University of Law, where she was again awarded a distinction.

Whilst studying, Catherine proactively volunteered with the Free Representation Unit, offering legal advice and representing individuals in tribunals who could not afford legal representation. She also assisted with the University of Sussex Innocence Project, reviewing cases of those who claimed they have been wrongly convicted. During her training contract she assisted with the Citizens Advice Bureau and was part of a team who organised a quiz night in aid of the charity Shelter.

Catherine is a pleasure to work with, she is diligent yet commercial and is very personable. TS&Ps reporting style is concise, straight forward, and go into exactly the right level of detail needed for any response. TS&P work well as a team, if one member is away or unavailable to discuss a facility they are assisting with, there is always another solicitor on hand who is up to date with proceedings. Matthew and Catherine are prime examples of this strong work ethic.

Client

Catherine / Laura and Matt are always extremely helpful. We value their support at the Bank.

Client

Catherine and TS&P did everything I expected them to do. They did what they said they would, and did it effectively, professionally, and efficiently.

Client

Can I also take this opportunity to also say how impressed I’ve been with your handling of this case. Development deals – including the need for collateral warranties – can often be protracted and frustrating. This case has been quite the opposite; smooth, seamless and efficient. Your quick turnaround on responses and documentation has, without doubt, made all the difference and allowed us to complete today. I must admit last night I didn’t think it was even possible!

Client

“I just spoke with the client and he is delighted. I think we first spoke to him on the 1 March regarding this deal, so 8/9 working day turnaround is amazing from all involved. Thank you very much for all of yours and the teams assistance throughout, you made it pain free for us.“