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Dona Awano

Solicitor
I am a specialist solicitor in residential leasehold law.

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Dona Awano, solicitor specialising in residential leasehold law.

What our clients say about Dona Awano

Lease renewal - extremely professionally handled throughout, with prompt responses and regular updates. Couldn't ask for more. Will be using again and recommending to my friends and family.

Edmond

Dona and Helena provided efficient and effective support in securing the permissions required by our freeholder to complete renovation works in our leasehold flat. Their communication throughout was clear and timely, and their manner in dealing with us was professional but also friendly. They proved to be a 'safe pair of... Read more

Emily

I genuinely appreciated the time and care Dona provided in supporting me with the lease extension on my flat, particularly as I was not too familiar with all the steps that needed to be taken. Dona was happy to speak with me, or address my various questions by email, always... Read more

Lynda

From the word go, I have been very pleased with the professional service I have received from Amphlett Lissimore I have just completed on the sale on a Freehold. Dona and Helena have been involved with the transaction. Any queries have been dealt with and responded to very quickly. Dona has advised... Read more

T.

Excellent and worked well with my time scale.

Anthony

This was a lease extension, I have to say the service I received from Helena and Dona was second to none. They kept me informed at all times and were very flexible with me popping into the office when needed.

Giuliana

Bought the freehold to our flats. Was made very straightforward and easy to understand. We received a review of our current leases in the process and were given advice about how to resolve any issues that might arise due to inaccuracies/errors in those original leases.

Kieron

I am very pleased with the service I received to extend the lease on my flat. I was kept informed of progress all the way through and queries were dealt with in a timely and professional manner.

Alan

Extension of a property lease on my home. Prompt responses and a comprehensive and knowledgeable service. Good customer experience. A thank you to Helena Cavanagh too, for her help.

Stephanie

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About Dona

I am a solicitor specialising in residential property law, with expertise in enfranchisement and property litigation. I’m based primarily in our Crystal Palace office, but I also am available for appointments at our London Bridge, Victoria, and Battersea Power Station offices. My work includes collective enfranchisement, lease extensions, right of first refusal, freehold acquisition of houses, right to manage, absentee landlords, licence for alterations, and service charge and management disputes.

I’ve worked in this area of law since I qualified as a solicitor in 2007. I am keen to promote improvements to leasehold law and sit on the Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee. I also worked for a year as a policy advisor on leasehold reform with the Department of Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Breaking down the complexities of leasehold law for my clients is important to me and I ensure that my clients are kept informed and updated though out their legal process. If you have a query regarding your lease or are considering buying the freehold of your property, please do get in touch for a free initial assessment of your legal matter.

Education

  • 2007 – Qualified as a Solicitor
  • 2007 – QLTT
  • 2000 – Barrister at Law
  • 1999 – LLB (Hons)

Career

  • 2023 – present - Amphlett Lissimore
  • 2020 – 2023 – Commonhold and Leasehold Experts Ltd
  • 2019 – 2020 – MHCLG
  • 2008 – 2019 – Leasehold Advisory Service
  • 2006 – 2008 – Buy your Freehold Ltd

Blogs

Latest Blogs

A leasehold property with several floors of apartments
December 23, 2024

What is the likely impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act?

Dona Awano, a residential property solicitor specialising in leasehold matters, looks at the likely impact of the Leasehold and Freehold ...
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Ground Rent in Residential Leases
February 28, 2024

Ground Rent in Residential Leases

Dona Awano explains how the law relating to ground rent in residential leases is changing as part of the government’...
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