Job Title
Senior Associate
Direct Number
Email Address
Fax
01903 229162
Department/s
Property
Chrissie Edwards
Overview
I am a Senior Associate, and member of the Commercial Property Team. After finishing my Psychology degree in 2008 I decided to pursue a career in law and went on to complete the Graduate Diploma in Law at BBP Law School in London. I then attended the College of Law in Guildford to complete the Legal Practice Course obtaining a distinction. I completed my training contact at a firm with offices in Sussex and London and qualified as a solicitor in January 2013.
I originally joined Bennett Griffin in November 2014 as part of our Elderly Client team before taking some time off to travel to New Zealand, Australia and parts of Asia. I returned to Bennett Griffin in February 2017 and have been part of the Commercial Property Department ever since.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology 2008
- Graduate Diploma in Law 2010
- Legal Practice Course 2011
- Admitted to the roll of solicitors in January 2013
Recent Cases
Recently worked with another member of the department to complete the sale of a large commercial property made up of numerous units in a prominent Worthing town-centre location.
I acted for a number of individuals and group companies on the re-structure and re-finance of their property portfolio including 10 different properties (both residential and commercial) with a total value of £7 million. There were two separate mortgage providers involved both instructing their own lawyers. Leases also needed to be put in place for group company occupation of the commercial units.
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial Landlord and Tenant – acting for both landlords and tenants on grants, assignments, variations and surrenders of leases
- Freehold sales and purchases – including conditional contracts and option agreements for land and property either with vacant possession or subject to leases.
- Property finance – including acquisition funding or subsequent refinance for a single site or multi property portfolios
- Auction sales – either preparing an auction pack for the seller and dealing with completion following a successful sale or reviewing an auction pack for a prospective buyer prior to auction
- Acting for a variety of different clients including individuals, companies, pension trusts, parish councils and charities
Memberships
Worthing Law Society Committee member
Client Testimonials
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“Thanks for your patience, diligence and professionalism. All your work is totally appreciated!”
Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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I would like to personally thank you for all the sterling effort to close this deal during this calendar month. It is greatly appreciated.
Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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Chrissie has acted on several matters for us, granting commercial leases on a rural development in Steyning, and advising on title issues. She has always given a cost estimate, stuck to it, dealt with sometimes recalcitrant tenants and their solicitors in a polite but firm way, kept us informed as to progress, and completed the transactions in a timely fashion. Can’t ask for more than that for your lawyer. I can warmly recommend her!
Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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The service we received from Bennett Griffin solicitors was excellent. Chrissie Edwards who handled the purchase was first class. She made every step of the process easy for us.
We would have no hesitation in recommending them and will certainly use them again in the future.Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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Communication with Chrissie Edwards was excellent. Parts of the sale no fault from our side, continued for some time. Chrissie always kept me up to date.
Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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Chrissie dealt with the transfer of an industrial unit lease for our business in a relatively short time frame. Everything was carried out timely and without fuss. I would highly recommend Bennett Griffin.
Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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We have used Bennett Griffin for a variety of commercial conveyancing and legal advice for property purchasing and for negotiating new leases over the last 5 years. We have always found them excellent communicators with a good eye for detail. As customers, we always feel we are in the loop and are constantly updated with relevant details in a timely manner. The board of Abbeyfield consider them to be a safe pair of hands in an unpredictable world.
Client Feedback | Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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We have been with Bennett Griffin for many years now and have found the staff to be professional and honest.
Client Feedback | Isabel Alderton-Sell & Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property
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The team at Bennett Griffin make legal dealings very easy for us, simplifying the difficult and proactively taking the initiative when needed. It is also about trust and personal relationships and in this area they excel.
Client Feedback | Isabel Alderton-Sell & Chrissie Edwards | Commercial Property