Laura Finnigan
Solicitor
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Senior Associate Solicitor
SRA ID: 377072
I am a Senior Associate Solicitor for the Residential Real Estate team, based in the Chelmsford office, qualified and experienced in assisting clients within all areas of residential property including selling, buying, remortgaging and transfers of equity.
I really enjoy the fast paced nature of residential property and helping clients to achieve their ultimate goal, whether that is moving into their dream home or selling property in difficult circumstances. My aim is to guide clients through the process and make it as stress-free as possible.
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2006 I have worked both in central London and East Anglia, acting for high-net-worth individuals in high-value transactions. I seek to offer a more bespoke service to my clients, tailored to meet their needs and achieve a strong working relationship.
I enjoy adventures with my family, whether it’s day trips or holidays – we particularly love exploring the North Norfolk coast. When we are not adventuring, I am a member of a local book club and love to curl up with a good book at the end of a busy day.
2nd Floor, Hyatt Place, 50-60 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SW
Licensed for 18 years
Practice Areas
Housing & Property
Conveyancing for Wix Abbey
Laura has been exceptionally professional and a pleasure to work with throughout a relatively complicated purchase with multiple titles and land registry issues. Laura manages the process very well with us as well as the vendors solicitors whilst also managing the sale of another property and refinancing a third one. We could not have been happier with Laura’s considerable efforts.
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house move
My solicitor for a recent house move was outstanding. Laura Finnigan of Birkett Long was approachable, always quick to respond, efficient and reliable. She was also very knowledgeable and reassuring when my long and complicated house chain hit problems. I am grateful to her and her team for helping me, and for making the process as stress free as possible.
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Excellent property conveyancing
Laura and her team are friendly, professional, thorough and very prompt in their responses.
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A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 02 October, 2024
Hi Helena. Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that Laura and her team provided you with friendly, professional, and thorough service. Timely communication is important to us, and we're glad it made a positive impression on you. If you need further assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Excellent conveyancing support and service
Laura and her team have been a pleasure to deal with. Laura has provided highly professional and informative guidance to us over our sale and purchase. She has applied a very thorough approach to the legal work involved and showed great persistence to resolve matters with all parties. By far the strongest link in the whole process. We have been really impressed by Laura and Birkett Long.
Lawyer named in this review: Laura Finnigan
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that Laura and her team provided you with professional and thorough guidance throughout your sale and purchase. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your recommendation.
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House selling and purchase
A very busy challenging period for me over many months working with Laura Finnigan (and her team) as my solicitor. It involved selling my property/ renting a property / pulling back from one purchase in another part of the Country and buying a property.
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A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 27 June, 2024
Dear Diane, Thank you for your kind words. We're glad that Laura and our team were able to assist you throughout all of your property transactions. We appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Birkett Long LLP
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Excellent Service
Laura and her assistant Claire provided an excellent service and communication throughout the process of a transfer of equity process. A query I had was resolved quickly with the assistance of Emma Harper who also assisted our family with a recent bereavement. I highly recommend and will be using in the future.
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A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 07 May, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Linda. We're pleased to hear that Laura, Claire, and Emma provided you with excellent service and communication during the transfer of equity process. We strive to provide timely assistance and support to our clients, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have helped you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Best regards, Birkett Long LLP
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Purchase of property
We did not have a straightforward purchase, with the first property falling through and some challenges with the second. Laura persistently rose to the challenges we were confronted with professionally and efficiently. She kept us very much in the loop and offered sound advice.
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A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 12 February, 2024
Dear Emily and Jamie, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that Laura was able to navigate the challenges of your purchase with professionalism and efficiency. Your acknowledgment of her efforts in keeping you informed and providing sound advice is much appreciated.
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By far the best conveyancers
I've used two or three firms over the years and Birkett Long are by far the best. Sensible fixed pricing, clear efficient communications, helpful and pleasant staff. The best thing is that Laura and her team always respond very quickly and they are just on the case! It made the whole process of selling a property much easier. Would thoroughly recommend.
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A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 04 January, 2024
Dear Juliette, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you found Birkett Long to be the best choice for your property sale. We appreciate your feedback regarding our sensible pricing, clear communication, and quick responses from Laura's team. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
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Highly Recommend!
I had the pleasure of Laura as my solicitor for the purchase of my first home. She was efficient and kind and dealt very well with all of the organisation and requirements that needed fulfilling for the purchase. Laura made the process easy and made me very comfortable and up to date with any information. I was also unsure about a lot of things and Laura seamlessly guided me through the journey of buying my home. I really recommend Laura and her team, especially if you are a first time buyer. I will use Birkett Long again for sure. Thank you so much Laura!
Lawyer named in this review: Laura Finnigan
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 13 October, 2023
Hi Imogen, it's wonderful to hear about your positive experience with Laura and our team at Birkett Long. We're thrilled that Laura's efficiency, kindness, and guidance made your first home purchase a smooth and comfortable process. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Congratulations on your new home!
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Excellent experience for a first-time buyer
Laura provided excellent service throughout. She skillfully struck a balance between challenging the vendor and ensuring the process kept progressing. She was very clear in her communication and always took the time to ensure I understood the legal implications of my decisions (over the phone if required). I would highly recommend Laura to anyone looking to purchase a property.
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A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 18 September, 2023
Thank you for your recommendation, Louis. We are thrilled to hear that Laura provided excellent service and clear communication throughout your property purchase. Best Wishes, Birkett Long.
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