Lara Nyman

Partner

Background & Biography

Lara is a Partner with the Real Estate Disputes team specialising in real estate disputes, landlord and tenant issues, rent and service charge recovery, forfeiture, possession, contested (and unopposed) lease renewals, breaches of lease covenants including dilapidations, and applications for consent.

Lara’s specialism includes defective premises, boundary disputes, rights of way, right of light, party wall awards as well as real estate related professional negligence, rectification and misrepresentation claims.

‘Lara Nyman is an excellent communicator, who understands not only her role but that of the other parties (clients, experts etc) who are involved in her caseload. she is a dynamic individual who is an asset to Seddons!’

Expertise & Career Overview

Lara’s clients include landlords, tenants, developers, hoteliers, property owners, investors, management agents and professionals. Lara has considerable experience in ADR including mediation and adjudication and advises on non-litigious ways of resolving potential disputes as well as conducting cases in the Court of Appeal, High Court, County Courts Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) and the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Lara is a member of the Property Litigation Association and a committee member of the Education and Training committee of the PLA.

Lara is a member of various organisations:
PLA member of Education and Training Committee and Website Committee (and former member of the Education and Training Committee)
Women in Property.
NAWIC (national association of women in construction).

Highlights

Acting for a freehold owner in respect of a substantial claim for structural damage as a result of a major redevelopment.

Advising developer and freehold owner on rights of way and nuisance.

Advising on complex service charge disputes.

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What Our Clients Say

Read what our clients have to say about their experience with us.

    
 
 
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   Katy Hayward 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client with Seddons for years and they are truly excellent. My lawyer Odein Willie-Harry is exceptional. She is knowledgeable, always available, kind and considerate and most of all a rock. Selling my house was stressful but the one thing I always knew is that I could rely on her advice and support. I can't thank her and the team enough. Happy New Year Seddons! I will be back when I find a new property 😌
  
 
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   hannah callaghan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have worked with Moshe on quite a few deals. He is super responsive, approachable and works at lightning speed. He also very good at explaining complicated matters in a very clear way. He goes above and beyond. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   neil willis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Howard Freeman acted for us on a house sale.  He did a great job, clear, regular communication.   He was always available and the sale was executed on time to budget.   Thank you Howard.  Great job.
  
 
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   mark chappell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Most efficient , thorough, diligent and excellent work by Lana and Howard at Seddons..managing to secure the purchase of my new home in Ealing.. Not only are they very responsive, helpful, pre active on all the issues throughout, its all done working with a most decent and amiable manner.. After what has been a long complicated journey buying a property I kept the faith with Seddons who have been with me on this quest..and this one went through in rapid time, 8 weeks from offer being accepted to completion... All queries were answered comprehensivley, additional questions and concerns covered and reports provided in good time..I didnt have to chase any answers with them, they were ahead of the game in all areas... Would highly recommend and continue to use Seddons for any legal matters...
  
 
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   Alan Ganesh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ran was acting for the Seller in a block sale and was efficient and communicative throughout. I would be happy to recommend her to other clients
  
 
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   Jack Leathem 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service from a great company. Very helpful and open communication through each stage. Would thoroughly recommend. m
  
 
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   Mike Builds 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Howard Freeman handled my property sale and purchase and I could not recommend him more highly. Flawless service, professional, thorough and friendly, very fast to respond and always happy to answer questions. Would 100% use Seddons again.
  
 
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   Gleb Mineev 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Got my ILR application handled by Soma. Got it approved, smooth process and clear communication all the way through.