Emma Wraight

Partner, Head of Commercial Real Estate

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My specialist area is commercial real estate, where I deal with leasehold acquisitions and dispositions, registered and unregistered titles, leasehold enfranchisement and acting for major banks in securing charges. I studied LLB Law (Hons) at the University of Hertfordshire, joining Birkett Long in January 2005. My legal skills were developed in-house with both British Sugar and One Housing Group (OHG) which is a non-asset holding parent that brings together three housing associations under a group structure: Community Housing Association, Toynbee Housing Association and Island Homes Housing Association. At OHG I assisted the Group Legal Department in managing over 12,000 homes in 26 local authorities across London and adjacent counties and has over 2,700 homes in the development pipeline. These include affordable rented homes, shared ownership schemes, intermediate rent homes for key workers and homes for private sale. I am a Trustee and Company Director of Farleigh Hospice.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 353718

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 20 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

My specialist area is commercial real estate, where I deal with leasehold acquisitions and dispositions, registered and unregistered titles, leasehold enfranchisement and acting for major banks in securing charges. I studied LLB Law (Hons) at the University of Hertfordshire, joining Birkett Long in January 2005. My legal skills were developed in-house with both British Sugar and One Housing Group (OHG) which is a non-asset holding parent that brings together three housing associations under a group structure: Community Housing Association, Toynbee Housing Association and Island Homes Housing Association. At OHG I assisted the Group Legal Department in managing over 12,000 homes in 26 local authorities across London and adjacent counties and has over 2,700 homes in the development pipeline. These include affordable rented homes, shared ownership schemes, intermediate rent homes for key workers and homes for private sale. I am a Trustee and Company Director of Farleigh Hospice.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 353718

  • Based in Colchester, Essex
  • Licensed for 20 years

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  • Birkett Long

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1 Amphora Place, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG

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Stewart

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Professional from start to Finish

Emma came highly recommended by a friend who has used her services before. Communication and attention to detail was everything and more. Would not use anyone else going forward.

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Dear Stewart, We are happy to hear that Emma's service was everything and more. Glad to hear of your experience. Sincerely, Birkett Long.

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Emma Wraight and Emma Galal Lease Renewal

We worked with Emma Wraight on some leases in 2020 and again this month on a lease renewal and have found her and her colleague, Emma Galal to be competent, professional & attentive to the our requirements. We would highly recommend them and Birkett Long LLP

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Dear Clive, Thank you for your kind words regarding both Emma Wraight, and Emma Galal. We appreciate your recommendation. Sincerely, Birkett Long.

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Jon Reason

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Circle Housing & Support CIC - In Liquidation

Tim Field, Emma Wraight and Kevin Sullivan did a brilliant job on this matter. This case required my firm as administrators to assign 150+ onerous leases to protect circa 850 vulnerable tenants and asylum seekers. Further, as part of the deal we arranged with the landlords, we were able to pay creditors in full plus statutory interest and are in the process of seeking Charity Commission sanction to distribute c£250,000 to three other charities. Without Kevin, Emma and Tim's assistance and guidance, we would not have been able to achieve the assignments and a solvent outcome.

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Knights Professional Services Limited

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re thrilled to hear that Tim, Emma, and Kevin were able to assist you in such a significant and impactful matter. It’s great to know that their expertise and guidance helped secure the successful assignment of leases, protect vulnerable tenants, and achieve a solvent outcome, including the distribution to charity. Your recognition of their hard work and dedication means a great deal to us, and we’re so pleased that we could contribute to such a positive result. If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Michael McBride MBA FCCA

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Property Transaction using Birkett Long LLP

I recently engaged Birkett Long LLP to act as lawyers in a commercial property transaction. I worked with Emma Wraight amd Emma Galal They provided an excellent service throughout. I especially found them extremely knowledgable and insightful. They explained each step in the process in a simple and clear manner and gave me invaluable advice during the process. I would highly recommend Emma Wraight and Emma Galal would have no hesitation in using them in the future.

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Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that Emma Wraight and Emma Galal were able to provide you with clear guidance and valuable insights throughout your commercial property transaction. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Emma Wraight. Lease - Rent Review & Break Clause advice

Advice from Emma involved gaining information from our Surveyor who has good knowledge of retail rental values for the area concerned. This was achieved quickly & efficiently

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Dear Christina, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're pleased that Emma efficiently obtained information from the Surveyor to assist you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Best regards, Birkett Long LLP

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