Steph has experience drafting pleadings, providing advice and representation in the following areas:

Landlord & Tenant (residential)

• Possession proceedings.
• Unlawful evictions.
• Disrepair.
• Discrimination.
• Tenancy deposit claims.
• Service charge disputes.
• Civil remedies for anti-social and criminal behaviour.

Property

• Charging orders.
• Applications to rectify the Land Registry.
• Disputes over ownership of chattels under section 188 LPA 1925.
• Unjust enrichment claims.
• Proprietary estoppel.
• Drafting declarations of ownership.

Steph is able to provide advice and representation at all stages of family finance proceedings, including:

• Financial remedies.
• Applications under Schedule 1 (Children Act 1989).
• Transfers of tenancy.
• Occupation orders.
• Applications to vary.
• Enforcement.
• Appeals.

TOLATA

Steph has a particular interest in property disputes between unmarried couples. She has experience drafting pleadings, obtaining orders for sale with associated directions, advising on pre-action protocol, Part 8 and Part 7 procedure, and offers to settle under Part 36.

“I thought she was excellent… Steph brought to my attention relevant case law which was really useful. Steph was extremely approachable and dealt with everything in a timely and efficient manner throughout her dealings with the case. Overall Steph was amazing and I will be instructing her again.”
Solicitor, 2023

“Steph went above and beyond from the start. I honestly couldn’t have asked for more. Fantastic result and I know client is incredibly happy.”
Paralegal, 2023

“Steph is really nice and I got on with her well. She obtained a favourable outcome at court and client is happy. The opponent was really difficult but she dealt with matters really well. Would definitely instruct her again.”
Legal Executive, 2023

Education
LLM
BPTC
MA Law
English Literature BA (Hons)

Awards
Lincoln’s Inn Major BPTC Scholarship.
Frances Murphy Postgraduate Scholarship.
Dean’s Award for outstanding performance during BA.