Partner, Land and Property, Licensing

Helen graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast in 2006 and qualified as a solicitor in 2008. Helen holds a certificate in commercial conveyancing.

Helen has garnered extensive experience in the acquisition and assembly of sites for residential and commercial development and acts for several large developers. Helen acts for the developer from the inception of its plans to develop and in the initial purchase of the land and advises on all matters pertaining to title, the release of restrictive covenants, planning issues and development agreements. Post completion she establishes the development and acts in the preparation and negotiation of sale contracts and transfer deeds for the onward sales of units.

She regularly acts in the negotiation of commercial leases and advises on all matters relating to the Business Tenancies (NI) Order 1996.

Helen has developed a particular knowledge of liquor licensing and advises a number of high profile hoteliers and restauranteurs.

Helen further acts for one of Northern Ireland’s largest bookmakers.