Property law.
It’s all we do.
We’re Landsmiths. A boutique property law firm based in Nottingham. We specialise in commercial property and residential conveyancing. That’s our world. And, we know it inside out.
We’re passionate about making legal processes smooth and stress-free. We listen. We communicate. And we go the extra mile to keep things moving.
We live and breathe our values in everything we do:
Rachael Briggs
Owner – Director
Rachael is a co-owner and Director and has 20+ years’ experience in commercial property, specialising in leases, property portfolios, and freehold deals across retail, leisure, hospitality, development, and investment.
Vik Moothia
Owner – Director
Vik is a co-owner and Director and has 20+ years’ experience across commercial and residential property, advising clients on acquisitions, leases, funding, development, and strategy across diverse sectors.
Chloe Smart
Head of Residential Property – Director
Chloe has 9 years’ experience in residential conveyancing. Award-winning, pragmatic, and personable, she handles everything from first-time buys to complex leaseholds, equity release, and auctions.
Fateha Akhter
Solicitor – Residential Conveyancing
Fateha is a Solicitor with 2 years’ residential conveyancing experience, advising on freeholds, leaseholds, remortgages, and Transfers of Equity. Friendly and proactive, she supports buyers and sellers.
A tight team with big impact.
Elliot Bedwell-Mintz
Licensed Conveyancer
Elliot is a Licensed Conveyancer with 9 years’ residential conveyancing experience. Friendly and efficient, he handles everything from leaseholds and new builds to remortgages, first-time buyers, and unregistered land.
Alison James-Moore
Associate Solicitor – Commercial Property
Alison is an Associate with 7 years’ commercial property experience, advising on acquisitions, sales, development, and refinancing – particularly for clients in hospitality and retail, and property portfolios.
Our team is small, close-knit, and proactive. We work together to get deals done and make your life easier.
Fiona Thompson-Butler
Solicitor – Commercial Property
Fiona is a Commercial Property Solicitor with 9 years’ experience in acquisitions, leases, and finance. Known for her friendly, approachable style, she builds strong client relationships.
Evie Knighton
Trainee Solicitor – Residential Conveyancing
Evie is a Trainee Solicitor in the Residential Conveyancing Team. Currently completing her LPC, alongside her training contract, she’s building strong foundations for a future career in property law.
Lutricia Duyar
Paralegal
Lutricia is a Commercial Property Paralegal supporting on leases, sales, and developments. Proactive and client-focused, she keeps transactions moving and ensures a smooth finish through to completion.
Edward Drury
Associate Solicitor
Edward is an Associate Solicitor with wide-ranging commercial property experience. Trusted for his accuracy and calm approach, he simplifies complex deals and delivers detailed, client-led advice with confidence.
Our team has a reputation built on years of experience and unparalleled client support and focus.
Ellen Nightingale
Finance & Practice Manager
Ellen is our Finance & Practice Manager with 27 years’ experience in the legal industry. She oversees operations, compliance, HR, and finance, keeping everything running smoothly.
Zuzanna Golebiewska
Legal & Practice Administrator
Zuzanna joined us as Legal & Practice Administrator after completing her A-Levels. She provides vital support across the firm, handling financial, legal, and general admin.
We’re here to look after your best interests.
Wendy Binch
Secretary – Commercial Property
Wendy is Secretary to the Commercial Property team and firm-wide support. With years of legal experience, she’s professional, reliable, and often the first friendly voice our clients hear.
Harry Evans
Legal Administrator – Residential Conveyancing
Harry is a Legal Administrator in the Residential Conveyancing Team. Currently studying law at NTU, he brings early legal experience from both private practice and in-house teams.
Ekbal Sabil
Conveyancing Assistant
Ekbal is a Conveyancing Assistant in the Residential Conveyancing team. She supports with all aspects of the conveyancing process, including administration, document management and keeping clients updated throughout their transaction.
Alicia Hunter
Associate Solicitor – Residential Conveyancing
Alicia is an award-winning Solicitor with 5 years’ residential conveyancing experience. She advises on leaseholds, new builds, Help to Buy redemptions, and more – for first-time buyers, sellers, and portfolio clients.
Straight talking, relationship driven.
We avoid unnecessary legal jargon and focus on what matters: clear communication and being proactive.
From first-time buyers to seasoned investors and property developers, we support clients at every stage of their property journey. We’re big on relationships. You’ll always know who’s looking after your transaction and exactly what’s going on.
Recognised excellence.
We take pride in being recognised for what we do. Landsmiths is a multiple award-winning firm and proudly listed in the Legal 500. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and the results we consistently deliver.
Make your mark in property law.
Join our team.
We’re proud of our fantastic team and the fantastic clients we work for. With long-standing expertise in property law and a fresh, collaborative approach, we’re building something special.
We offer the best customer service to our clients and a flexible, friendly and positive workplace for our team. We work from modern offices, based in the vibrant Lace Market area of Nottingham City Centre.
Our size allows us to be agile and provides opportunities for our people to get involved in lots of different projects. If you’re looking to develop your career in a vibrant and supportive environment, Landsmiths might just be the place for you.
If you’re a property professional who wants to grow your career with a great team, get in touch.
