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About Leasha

Leasha is an experienced real estate lawyer with a strong focus on property development. Having spent five years in-house at a national developer/contractor, Leasha brings a commercially astute and solutions-driven approach to every transaction.

Her practice spans a wide range of development-related matters, and she regularly advises clients on:

  • Site acquisitions for residential and mixed-use development
  • Freehold reversion sales and structuring
  • Disposals of affordable housing units to Registered Providers
  • Bulk sales of private residential units
  • Commercial leasing arrangements
  • Estate management, including the appointment of managing agents and negotiation of car park management agreements
  • Consultant appointments, collateral warranties, and building contracts
  • Energy lease arrangements and infrastructure agreements

Leasha is known for her pragmatic advice, attention to detail and understanding of the development lifecycle. Her in-house background gives her a unique insight into the commercial drivers behind transactions, enabling her to align legal strategy with business objectives.

Professional Memberships

  • Law Society of England and Wales

Career Experience

2025 - present: Senior Associate, Winckworth Sherwood LLP

2023 - 2025: Associate, Winckworth Sherwood LLP

2019 – 2022: Solicitor, Linkcity

2017 – 2019: Trainee, Bouygues UK/Linkcity (inc secondment to Charles Russell Speechlys)

2016 – 2017: Paralegal, Withersworldwide