Rebecca Maeers

Advised a seller in relation to the sale of a substantial small holding comprising two sales of part of the titles.  Managed a complex disposal requiring the division of existing land titles, careful coordination of multiple transactions, and the resolution of title, access, and boundary issues. Worked closely with all parties to ensure the sales proceeded smoothly while protecting the client's commercial objectives and maintaining transaction momentum

Acted for a seller of a leasehold property that was in a higher risk building for the purposes of the Building Safety Act. Advised on the additional legal and practical considerations arising from the evolving building safety regime, including lender requirements, building safety documentation, and buyer due diligence. Successfully navigated a complex regulatory framework to enable the transaction to proceed while managing risk and stakeholder expectations

Acted for an overseas trust corporation in relation to the disposal of multiple properties at auction.  Provided strategic advice on the sale of a portfolio of properties, coordinating auction timetables, title investigations, and pre-auction legal packs across numerous assets. Delivered commercially focused solutions within tight timescales, ensuring the client was able to maximise value while complying with its fiduciary obligations

Acted for the seller of a high-value property with multiple title defects. Conducted a detailed review of the title position, identified practical solutions to address defects, and worked with buyers' solicitors and other stakeholders to mitigate risk and avoid delays. Through proactive management and technical expertise, successfully progressed the transaction to completion despite significant legal complexities

Advised a purchaser on the acquisition of a new-build property within an innovative zero-waste sustainable development. The transaction required detailed review of the development documentation, planning and environmental provisions, and the contractual arrangements associated with an environmentally focused residential scheme, ensuring the client was fully protected throughout the purchase process

Advised on the purchase of a leasehold property where the lease contained a number of significant deficiencies affecting marketability and mortgageability. Negotiated and secured a comprehensive deed of variation with the landlord to rectify the defects, enabling the transaction to proceed and safeguarding the client's long-term interests

Acted for a purchaser of a high value property where an exclusivity agreement needed to be negotiated and entered into within 48 hours of instruction.  Advised on and negotiated a bespoke exclusivity agreement under extremely tight timescales to secure the client's position in a competitive transaction. Worked closely with all parties to agree commercially acceptable terms, balancing the need for speed with the protection of the client's interests, and enabling the purchase to proceed with confidence

Acted for an individual purchasing a property in London where the shared access was owned by a dissolved company and we had to acquire the land from the Crown. Successfully secured the acquisition of the land from the Crown, ensuring clear legal ownership and avoiding ongoing title and access concerns that could have affected the property's value, marketability and future saleability

Acted for an individual in relation to the purchase of a large property where there were multiple titles involved.  Advised on a complex acquisition involving the review and coordination of numerous freehold and ancillary titles, ensuring that all land, rights, easements and supporting documentation required for the client's intended use of the property were correctly transferred. Undertook detailed title investigations to identify and resolve any inconsistencies between the various titles, providing the client with confidence that they would acquire a complete and marketable title to the property

Represented a client in the transfer of equity and remortgage of a residential property pursuant to a court-approved consent order arising from divorce proceedings. Worked closely with all parties involved to meet a strict court-driven timetable, ensuring the transaction completed within the required deadline and providing certainty for the client during a sensitive period

Acted for a client in relation to the assignment of the joint legal owner’s beneficial interest so that the equitable title was held solely in my client’s name.  Navigated trust and property law considerations to ensure the client's interests were fully protected and the transaction accurately reflected the parties' inheritance tax planning considerations

Acted for liquidators in relation to the transfer in specie of a residential property on dissolution of the company.  Advised on the transfer of a property asset from the company to its shareholders as part of the winding-up process. Managed the property aspects of the liquidation, ensuring compliance with company law requirements while dealing with title, registration and practical transactional issues to facilitate an efficient distribution of assets

Acted for a well-known landlord in connection with the transactional work for numerous lease extensions and freehold acquisitions under the Leasehold Reform Act

Acted for a Housing Association in relation to a number of voluntary lease extensions.  Advised on and completed a programme of voluntary lease extension transactions, working closely with stakeholders to agree terms outside the statutory framework. Delivered practical and commercially focused solutions that balanced the Housing Association's objectives with the needs of leaseholders, ensuring transactions were completed efficiently and cost-effectively

Acted on the transfer of a leasehold property owned by an offshore trust corporation. The matter involved complex ownership structures, enhanced due diligence requirements and coordination with overseas parties, ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations and facilitating a smooth and timely completion

Acted on the sale of a high-value prime London residential property on behalf of receivers appointed following the borrower's default under a substantial mortgage facility. The transaction involved managing a complex and time-sensitive disposal

Acted for Executors in relation to a claim for adverse possession of a building plot adjacent to a property that had been left to a charity by the deceased’s will.  Advised on the legal and evidential requirements for establishing adverse possession, including analysis of historical ownership, possession and boundary arrangements. Managed the regularisation of the title position to ensure the estate's interest in the land was protected and capable of being realised for the benefit of the beneficiaries under the will