Two new partners continue growth of law firm’s real estate team

Law firm Thrings have bolstered its commercial property offering with the appointment of two new partners.

Kate Egan-Martin and Naomi Manton have joined Thrings’ Development of Land service, bringing more than three decades of real estate and legal experience that includes working within Top 100 law firms, local planning authorities, government departments and as in-house lawyers for national developers.

Having started in the roles at the start of January, with Egan-Martin joining from HMRC and Manton from Persimmon PLC, the duo will focus in particular on working with the firm’s residential development sector clients across the country.

Manton’s expertise includes advising developers and registered providers on the acquisition and disposal of land for development, including sales to registered providers and private rented sector investors by way of golden brick and turnkey agreements.

During her career as a development lawyer she has dealt with wide ranging issues impacting landowners and developers including option agreements, conditional contracts, overage deeds, infrastructure agreements and defective title issues.

Egan-Martin advises on every stage of residential development from exclusivity agreements through to plot and ground rent sales, as well as acting for public sector landowners on commercial and mixed-use developments and regeneration projects.

Having returned to the private sector from a role working in government on a range of development projects. Kate will also be building on her expertise around eco-friendly homes, both in build and materials, and in energy-efficient design.

Ros Trotman, partner and head of development of land, said: “It is fantastic to have lawyers of both Kate and Naomi’s calibre join us at Thrings, bringing a wealth of experience from across the sector that will be invaluable to the clients they will be working with.

“They are joining a team experienced in the legal and commercial elements of development schemes, having built a reputation for providing practical advice and solutions throughout projects, from concept to delivery. I look forward to them hitting the ground running.”