Kimberley Wadham-Smith Consultant Solicitor - Residential and Commercial Property

Kim qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and has since worked with law firms in Worcestershire and, more recently, Cornwall. She is an experienced solicitor specialising in business law, as well as commercial and residential property transactions.

Kim provides legal services to clients across England and has in-depth knowledge of the unique aspects of property conveyancing in Cornwall. Her practical approach and regional expertise make her a trusted advisor for a wide range of clients.

In recent years, Kim has developed a particular interest and depth of knowledge in commercial law and commercial property work, acting for a number of local businesses. She has successfully advised on the sale and purchase of businesses, freehold commercial property, and the drafting and approval of commercial leases.

Kim's specialisms include:

 Commercial property

• Business sales and purchases, including drafting and approving asset purchase agreements
• Commercial property sales and purchases 
• Drafting and approving commercial leases, licences to assign, rent deposit deeds, licence for alterations, and deeds of surrender
• Commercial loan finance
• Acting for residential management companies in lease extensions and deeds of variation of leases
• Land sales and purchases, including overage agreements 

 Residential property 

• Leasehold and freehold property sales and purchases 
• Re-mortgages
• Bridging loans
• Lease extensions
• New build conveyancing
• Property advice in connection with the administration of estates or matrimonial proceedings, including transfers of equity
• Drafting and approving deeds of easement/ release of covenants/ variations/ transfers of part and surrender and re-grant of leases.
• First Registration of property at the Land Registry

Approach to work and clients

Kim is conscientious in her work and places strong emphasis on attention to detail, ensuring her advice is always clear, precise, and well-informed. She is professional and straightforward in her communication, while remaining flexible and responsive to each client’s individual needs.

She values building trust and long-term relationships with both clients and fellow professionals, and particularly enjoys guiding clients through challenging legal matters to achieve successful outcomes.