Katie Waygood

Head of Commercial Property

Katie Waygood

Head of Commercial Property

I am the Head of the Commercial Property Department - I advise both businesses and private individuals on a wide range of commercial property matters.

With extensive experience in commercial leases, freehold acquisitions & disposals, and portfolio management, I support clients across a variety of industries. My clients appreciate my clear, practical approach and my ability to quickly grasp their goals and priorities. I take pride in delivering a personalised service, and am committed to achieving the best possible outcomes on their behalf.

Areas of Work

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Auction sales and purchases
  • Adverse possession
  • Corporate support
  • Deeds of variation
  • Landlord and Tenant matters
  • Lease assignments
  • Option agreements
  • Overage agreements

Qualifications and experience

After graduating from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in Biochemistry, I decided to pursue a career in law and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2022.

I have specialised in Commercial Property since 2017 and have worked both in-house in local government, as well as at high street and regional law firms.

Work highlights

  • Providing corporate support in respect of the property aspects on a share sale at £2million
  • Acting for a tenant in a linked transaction, for two new leases of office and industrial use, with a combined initial annual rent exceeding £600,000
  • Acting on an option agreement and battery storage site lease, with the total rent exceeding £1million

Hobbies and Interests

Outside of work I enjoy travelling and spending time with friends and family.