Rebecca Francis

Rebecca is a Partner in our real estate disputes and risk team in London. She acts for a variety of clients in the Built Environment sector, with a particular specialism in residential and mixed-use property. Rebecca also has a particular focus on assets in the Living sector, including build-to-rent, student accommodation, later living and co-living.

Rebecca advises investors, developers, build-to-rent operators and student accommodation providers on complex issues affecting their residential and mixed-use property portfolios, including rights to light issues. She advises on all aspects of residential landlord and tenant law, such as leasehold enfranchisement, tenants’ rights of first refusal, service charge disputes as well as mixed-use asset management issues. She also assists operators with the streamlining of their leasing and resident management processes.

Working closely with Osborne Clarke's Construction and Regulatory Disputes teams, Rebecca provides comprehensive advice to developers and investors on the rapidly evolving regulations relating to fire and building safety. In addition, she provides a "triaging" service to developers and building owners to help them:

• understand their risk exposure
• devise a strategy to implement any necessary changes 
• manage relations with leaseholders and relevant authorities.

Rebecca is a member of the UK Apartment Association, Property Litigation Association and Women in Property.

"Rebecca is great with client relationships and fully on top of the detail in each claim. Rebecca sees a case through from beginning to end with a proper holistic approach and always with an eye for what is best for the client."

Legal 500 – Property Litigation