Odianose Matthew
London
Summary
Experienced Real Estate Solicitor specialising in real estate acquisitions and sales, Bridging finance, Landlord and Tenant disputes, Leasehold and commercial property transactions.
With over 3 years PQE of proven ability to navigate complex legal issues and provide sound advice in a timely manner, l have demonstrated excellent negotiations and settlements skills, maintaining regulatory compliance and commitment to delivering work of a high standard.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Real Estate Property Solicitor
Ackroyd Legal LLP
London
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Working in collaboration with other Solicitors in full-service commercial bridging team in provision of a range of legal services across commercial property transactions to lenders, private clients and businesses nationally
- Advising lenders and businesses on tenure, title, and commercial property charges
- Reviewing leases, contracts and tenancy agreements for compliance with Landlord and Tenant regulations and ensuring any breach of covenants are mitigated
- Highlighting potential possession limitations and high ground rent to lenders in order to mitigate lending risks
- Collaborating and managing diverse residential property transactions, reducing completion time to under 8 weeks
- Providing mortgage advice to private clients and lenders in regulated and unregulated mortgage ensuring compliance with lender requirements and relevant legislation
- Handling contentious disputes between landlords and tenants both in commercial property transactions using settlement agreements to avoid high litigation cost
- Leading on front line support for paralegals and trainees ensuring robust processes are in place to deliver client's work to a high standard
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with mortgage brokers, estate agents and other stakeholders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in law through updated training and webinars ensuring accurate advice is given.
- Prepared final accounts correctly at completion stage; ensured funds were transferred accurately.
- Coordinated effectively with banks and bridge lenders to arrange mortgages on behalf of clients.
Trainee solicitor
Legal Paal Group
London
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Handled varied caseload of residential conveyancing work independently under supervision of experienced solicitors
- Provided legal advice to private clients in a wide range of transactions both in residential and commercial property matters.
- Drafted legal documents such as Power of Attorney, mortgage deeds, settlement agreements etc using legal resources and aligning them with client instructions .
- Handled title investigations and efficiently progressed property transactions
- Drafted and reviewed client contracts, ensuring legal compliance and minimal risk.
- Performed pre-contract searches, title investigation and raised enquiries for clients ensuring that unknown restrictions are highlighted to clients
- Reviewed commercial leases and legal documents, advising clients on restrictions and covenants and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and managed legal aid applications for housing law cases, including tribunal representation
- Managed post-completion duties quickly, facilitating earlier release from all obligations
Caseworker
Obaseki Solicitors Ltd
London
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Evaluated housing cases for legal aid compliance to meet KPIs
- Executed customer due diligence and AML compliance for new client onboarding
- Streamlined immigration application processes to secure repeat business
- Drafted successful immigration visa applications for clients
- Represented clients in tribunal appeals for FLTR, Visitor Visa, British citizenship, and EEA applications
- Provided expert advice on tenancy issues and achieved favourable outcomes for landlords
- Advocated for clients in Civil litigation matters such as insurance fraud, housing fraud, homelessness and driving offences cases
Education
LLM & PGD - Law
University of Westminster
London 09.2017 - 09.2019
Post Graduate Diploma, with CPE - Law
London South Bank University
London 09.2015 - 07.2017
BA - Philosophy
Ambrose Ali University
Ekpoma,Nigeria 02.1993 - 04.1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Social work with families and children
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
Cornwall 07.2008 - 07.2009
Skills
- Landlord and Tenant disputes
- Real estate investment
- Excellent customer service
- Negotiations & settlements
- Property transactions, Contract law, AML& GDPR
- Legal advice and research
- Strong analytical and problem solving skill
- Client relationship management
- Case management and professionalism
- Able to multitask and prioritise to deliver
Affiliations
- Volunteering, Mentoring and sports.
Accomplishments
- Finalised transactions of over 7M under good timescale
- Recognised for fastest turnaround of property transactions in the team and highest number of positive feedbacks on LinkedIn and trust pilot
- Avoided costly and time-consuming litigation by resolving 95% of the property related disputes between Landlord and tenants through settlement and ADR
- Contributed to the bridging team winning of Partner of the year award at Crystal bridging finance award, Feb 2024
- Nominated as a rising star and won runner up in BNLF 2021 Gala award ceremony
- Recognised for quick turnaround of matters through clients feedback
- Recognised for lead on new business and granted a Training Contract.
Ackroyd Legal, LLP:
Legal Paal Group/Obaseki Solicitors:
Certification and Licences
Conveyancing Quality Scheme-06/01/2020-06/30/2024 (Update 2024) Risk, Compliance & Client care, Conveyancing Practice, Fraud, & Financial Transactions Procedures,.
Memberships:
Executive Membership Secretary, British Nigeria Law forum (BNLF), Sept 2024-Present; Member, Law Society of England, Jan 2022-Present;
Junior Lawyers Division, Law Society, Jan 2022-Present;
Business and Property, & Immigration Network, BNLF, June 2018-Present,
Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, July 2023-Present.
Timeline
Real Estate Property Solicitor
Ackroyd Legal LLP
05.2022 - 04.2025
Trainee solicitor
Legal Paal Group
06.2020 - 05.2022
LLM & PGD - Law
University of Westminster
09.2017 - 09.2019
Caseworker
Obaseki Solicitors Ltd
05.2016 - 05.2020
Post Graduate Diploma, with CPE - Law
London South Bank University
09.2015 - 07.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Social work with families and children
Stonebridge Associated Colleges
07.2008 - 07.2009
BA - Philosophy
Ambrose Ali University
02.1993 - 04.1998
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