Liz Hailey

Partner, Head of Real Estate

01276 748852

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.

Experience

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

Acting for lender on a £25 million refinance of a development project, including 105 residential units, retail spaces, and infrastructure
Acting for residential developer in a complex purchase of a development site by way of a conditional contract, variation agreements, SPV share sale and sub-sale including in respect of planning agreements and senior and mezzanine finance requirements
Acting for care home provider in £7.5m refinance of care home portfolio
Acting on company refinance £11.5m commercial property portfolio
Led the refinance of an iconic luxury hotel, structuring a bespoke security package

It is always a pleasure working with Chris, Liz and the team, totally professional and customer focused , cannot fault them. Kenmore Group has worked in several commercial deals and continue to develop relationships within HC team in different departments including Private wealth, Property and HR.

Kennedy Sabapathy, CEO, Kenmore Group

Yavan, Chris, and Liz are three of the most attentive, hands-on, and knowledgeable lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They were always available to answer my questions and provide me with excellent advice. They were also very proactive in managing my case and keeping me informed of its progress. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal representation.

Richard Owen, Director, Cinch Self Storage

It was a pleasure working with Liz and Hannah on this transaction, securing crucial funding for an iconic hotel in South Devon. The communication and commercial guidance from Liz, Hannah and the wider Herrington Carmichael team was first rate throughout. I would not hesitate in recommending them for future transactions and look forward to working with the team again soon.

Jon Williams, Corporate Banking Manager, Hospitality, Leisure and Healthcare, Metro Bank

I have had the pleasure of working with Liz on several complex property purchases, including overseas based companies and legal opinions, commercial leases analysis, building contracts assignments and collateral warranties. On each occasion, Liz has acted promptly, kept me appraised of the progress and demonstrated excellent commercial awareness and professionalism in dealing with client’s solicitors, in order to meet tight completion deadlines. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz for all property related legal matters.

Steve Trotman, Relationship Director, Real Estate Finance, NatWest

I recently had the pleasure of working with Herrington Carmichael LLP and I can't express how grateful I am for their support and expertise. From our very first interaction, they made me feel valued and understood my needs. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every step of the process.

The team was always available to answer my questions and provided clear explanations of the legal jargon, which made everything much more manageable. They navigated the complexities of my purchase with such skill and care, ensuring that I was informed and comfortable at every stage.
It was clear that they were committed to achieving the quick turn around from agreement to completion, and their hard work truly made a difference. I could not have asked for a better solicitors in what could have been a stressful experience.

I highly recommend Herrington Carmichael LLP to anyone in need of legal services. Their dedication and proficiency are unparalleled, and I am incredibly thankful for the support they provided. Thank you for making this journey so positive!

Denise Smyth, Kilhan Construction

Property Law Firm of the Year 2024

Herrington Carmichael has been awarded the ‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ in the Thames Valley Property Awards 2024.

We are one of the largest Property Law Firms in the South East, with teams in Residential Property, Commercial Property, Construction, Real Estate and Property Disputes.