Solicitor at Birkett Long LLP
Emma Wraight
Solicitor - Partner, Head of Commercial Real Estate
SRA ID: 353718
My specialist area is commercial real estate, where I deal with leasehold acquisitions and dispositions, registered and unregistered titles, leasehold enfranchisement and acting for major banks in securing charges. I studied LLB Law (Hons) at the University of Hertfordshire, joining Birkett Long in January 2005. My legal skills were developed in-house with both British Sugar and One Housing Group (OHG) which is a non-asset holding parent that brings together three housing associations under a group structure: Community Housing Association, Toynbee Housing Association and Island Homes Housing Association. At OHG I assisted the Group Legal Department in managing over 12,000 homes in 26 local authorities across London and adjacent counties and has over 2,700 homes in the development pipeline. These include affordable rented homes, shared ownership schemes, intermediate rent homes for key workers and homes for private sale. I am a Trustee and Company Director of Farleigh Hospice.
2nd Floor, Hyatt Place, 50-60 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SW
Licensed for 19 years
Practice Areas
Commercial Property, Housing & Property
- Commercial Property 50%
- Housing & Property 50%
6 Client Reviews
Overall experience
- Value For Money
- Approachability
About Emma Wraight
My specialist area is commercial real estate, where I deal with leasehold acquisitions and dispositions, registered and unregistered titles, leasehold enfranchisement and acting for major banks in securing charges. I studied LLB Law (Hons) at the University of Hertfordshire, joining Birkett Long in January 2005. My legal skills were developed in-house with both British Sugar and One Housing Group (OHG) which is a non-asset holding parent that brings together three housing associations under a group structure: Community Housing Association, Toynbee Housing Association and Island Homes Housing Association. At OHG I assisted the Group Legal Department in managing over 12,000 homes in 26 local authorities across London and adjacent counties and has over 2,700 homes in the development pipeline. These include affordable rented homes, shared ownership schemes, intermediate rent homes for key workers and homes for private sale. I am a Trustee and Company Director of Farleigh Hospice.
Languages Spoken: English, German
Contact Emma Wraight
Address
Birkett Long LLP
2nd Floor, Hyatt Place
50-60 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SW
Phone 01268 244149
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Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/12/05
20/02/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
Assistant
Birkett Long
?-present
Circle Housing & Support CIC - In Liquidation
Tim Field, Emma Wraight and Kevin Sullivan did a brilliant job on this matter. This case required my firm as administrators to assign 150+ onerous leases to protect circa 850 vulnerable tenants and asylum seekers. Further, as part of the deal we arranged with the landlords, we were able to pay creditors in full plus statutory interest and are in the process of seeking Charity Commission sanction to distribute c£250,000 to three other charities. Without Kevin, Emma and Tim's assistance and guidance, we would not have been able to achieve the assignments and a solvent outcome.
Lawyer named in this review: Emma Wraight
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Property Transaction using Birkett Long LLP
I recently engaged Birkett Long LLP to act as lawyers in a commercial property transaction.
I worked with Emma Wraight amd Emma Galal
They provided an excellent service throughout. I especially found them extremely knowledgable and insightful. They explained each step in the process in a simple and clear manner and gave me invaluable advice during the process.
I would highly recommend Emma Wraight and Emma Galal would have no hesitation in using them in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Emma Wraight
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 19 August, 2024
Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Emma Wraight and Emma Galal were able to provide you with clear guidance and valuable insights throughout your commercial property transaction. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
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Emma Wraight. Lease - Rent Review & Break Clause advice
Advice from Emma involved gaining information from our Surveyor who has good knowledge of retail rental values for the area concerned. This was achieved quickly & efficiently
Lawyer named in this review: Emma Wraight
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 03 January, 2024
Dear Christina, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're pleased that Emma efficiently obtained information from the Surveyor to assist you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Best regards, Birkett Long LLP
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Professional, responsive and dedicated.
A great team who have their clients interests at the heart of what they do but in a very human way. Always happy to go the extra mile and navigate you through the woods right through to the end. Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Emma Wraight
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 08 November, 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Mark. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our team's dedication and human approach. Your satisfaction is our priority. If you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Thank you.
Outstanding legal support and a pleasure to work alongside. Look forward to working together again soon. Thank you Emma.
Lawyer named in this review: Emma Wraight
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 31 August, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback, James. We're delighted that you found our legal support outstanding and enjoyable. We're also looking forward to our future collaboration. If you have any further legal needs, don't hesitate to reach out.
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Consistently Great
We’ve worked with Emma and Emma a number of times on new leases and reassignments. Each time they have been great to work with giving us good feedback and advice at each stage. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Lawyer named in this review: Emma Wraight
A representative from Birkett Long LLP responded to this review on 24 August, 2023
Dear Oliver, thank you for your continued trust in our services. We are delighted that both Emma W and Emma G have consistently provided valuable feedback and advice throughout. We appreciate your recommendation. Best Regards, Birkett Long
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