Liz Hailey

Partner, Head of Real Estate
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Liz Hailey

Liz Hailey

Partner, Head of Real Estate

Liz Hailey assumed the role of Head of the Real Estate Department in June 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience as a specialist lawyer in Real Estate, having practised since 2001. Throughout her career, Liz has represented a diverse range of clients, including tenants and landlords, lenders and borrowers, investors, property companies and funds, as well as developers.

With extensive expertise across all aspects of Real Estate law, Liz has spearheaded the growth of the development finance, care home, and storage sectors. Her areas of specialism include complex development sites, secured lending, and a variety of mainstream commercial property matters.

Liz understands that the goal for her clients is not only achieving the right legal outcomes but also completing transactions in a timely and efficient manner. In addition to her technical expertise, Liz is known for her ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver swift responses. She is committed to acting decisively and collaboratively under pressure, ensuring positive outcomes even in complex, high-risk transactions.

With her extensive experience, leadership capabilities, and client-focused approach, Liz continues to be a trusted advisor to her clients, delivering exceptional service and results that drive success in the ever-evolving Real Estate sector.

  • Represented a family-run pub consolidator with over 100 UK locations in a complex neighbouring agreement
  • Advised on a £5 million purchase, conditional on planning permission for a self-storage building
  • Acted in the renewal of an £8.2 million reversionary lease for multiple storage units, alongside handling a Deed of Variation in respect of the existing lease
  • Represented a renowned London restaurant chain in lease renewal negotiations, including extensive alterations to the unit
  • Acting for care home provider in acquisition of multiple new homes including £5m+ purchase of existing home and related finance over a portfolio of homes
  • Acting on energy sector projects including options and acquisitions to optimise site value for energy investors
  • Acting for a solar energy provider on a project with circa 60 potential sites

Client Success Stories

"Highly professional team. Hard to imagine how the process could be more straightforward. "
" My second property purchase using Herrington's and both times were effecient and timly with no delays. Will use them again for sure. "
" I recently went through a settlement agreement with an employer and cannot praise this firm enough! They were very helpful and supportive whilst also ... "
" Herrington Carmichael were brilliant throughout. Holly Bray, our solicitor was always very helpful along with the rest of the team. Nicole Allen was a... "
" I have used this firm a number of times over the years. I would not go anywhere else, they are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. "
" Kept us updated every step of the conveyancing process, providing responses to queries typically on the same day and even within an hour. Very good co... "
" Harrington Carmichael were offered to me as a recommended solicitor, I thought this might mean that it was because the developer I was buying from wou... "
" Jed and his team at Herrington Carmichael have been very helpful, thorough in research, robust and timely in resolving matters, to maintain the privac... "
" Mary-Jayne has been so incredibly helpful, friendly and patient and I would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends and go to her again myself... "
" Professional and friendly services, with good communication and good value"