Law firm expands commercial property team

Sydney Mitchell has expanded its commercial property team with a new hire.

Claire Cooper (pictured) has joined the firm as a senior associate, bringing with her more than 17 years of experience in property law, specialising in all areas of commercial property.

Claire advises on the sale and purchase of commercial, mixed use property and HMO 's, commercial leases/landlord and tenant, commercial/mixed use/residential developments including acquisition, option agreements and promotion agreements.

Fahmida Ismail, head of the Property Team at Sydney Mitchell said: “Claire 's extensive property transaction expertise will enhance our services to our clients and is a great addition to our Team. ”

Claire commented: “Sydney Mitchell is a well-respected firm in the Midlands and I am really pleased to be joining the team. There are many challenging times ahead in the property arena as the region comes out of the difficulties faced by owners and landlords following the impact of the pandemic. I look forward to assisting my clients in the region sort out the issues they face head on. ”

Claire also assists clients in obtaining finance for acquisitions, developments, working capital and restructuring. She also has a background in insolvency and restructuring working with insolvency practitioners and LPA Receivers.

In her spare time, Claire enjoys boating, walking and socialising with friends and family.