A LAW firm with an office in Maidenhead has welcomed a new solicitor to its residential property team.
Gardner Leader’s team has been augmented with the arrival of Lauen Blackman as a partner.
She will work out of the firm’s Fracati Way offices, and specialise in all areas of property law including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, new build purchases, transfers of equity, Right to Buy, shared ownership, and non-statutory lease extensions.
Her husband, Tim Blackman, is a senior associate in Gardner Leader’s Real Estate team, and was recently named as a Rising Star in the 2024 Legal 500 rankings.
Before joining Gardner Leader, Lauren worked for a Bracknell solicitors for more than 10 years.
Ms Blackman said: “I’m delighted to have joined the Gardner Leader team at an exciting time.
“Having spent a decade at my last practice, I’m looking forward to bringing my experience in residential property to the team, and providing our clients, new and old, with the best legal advice and support.”
“The first quarter of 2024 has seen the strongest boost in the housing market since the mini-budget in September 2022.
“The stabilisation of mortgage interest rates has given confidence and allowed hesitant first-time buyers to pull the trigger and get on the ladder.”
Gardner Leader has been established for more than 125 years, and also has offices in Newbury, and Thatcham, as well as London, Windsor, Swindon and Oxford. It employs more than 200 people.
Managing partner Derek Rodgers said: “We are delighted to welcome Lauren to Gardner Leader. As one of the region’s leading law firms our team has grown three-fold over the last decade, with Lauren the latest addition to our thriving Residential Property team.
“Our aim is to deliver the best legal advice, support, and peace of mind to all our clients. Lauren joins a Residential Property team leading the way in terms of legal know-how, industry experience, and client satisfaction.”
