Helena has a wealth of experience in the area of commercial and residential property, having dual qualified as a Portuguese ‘Advogada’ and Solicitor over 20 years ago and assisted hundreds of her clients with their varied residential and commercial property transactions. Helena believes that regular, clear communication with clients and all parties is essential to successful transactions and satisfied clients. Helena’s approach to transactions is a pragmatic one and her focus is on getting the best deal possible done for her clients at the pace they require.
Helena’s clients are from all over the world and vary from HNW individuals to first-time buyers just starting off their property portfolios. Helena has worked as a lawyer in Brussels, Paris and Geneva, bringing a strong international perspective and multilingual capabilities to her practice, having now settled in London where she focuses on assisting her clients with their property transactions. Before joining Spencer West in October 2021, Helena worked as a Solicitor at Taylor Rose, Hubbard Pegman and Whitney, Cubism Law and Herbert Smith.
She has advised on a wide range of transactions including the purchase and sale of high-value London residences, investment acquisitions for overseas clients, complex leasehold matters, and refinancing and restructuring of mixed-use properties.
Specific areas of expertise include:
- Residential and commercial sales and purchases
- Buy-to-let acquisitions for investor clients
- Refinancing and secured lending
- Advising HNW and international clients on English property law
Helena has developed long-standing relationships with agents and intermediaries across London, and is known for her ability to manage complex transactions with care and efficiency.