Lawrence Stephens has promoted Rachel Coulthard, Katherine Zangana and Abtin Yeganeh to directors in its real estate finance & banking, corporate and commercial and property litigation departments.
Coulthard, director in the real estate finance and banking team, acts for borrowers and lenders – from individuals to high-street banks and bespoke funding platforms – across bridging finance, development finance, secured lending and high-value refinances of property and property portfolios. She also leads Lawrence Stephens’ Women in Real Estate Finance (WREF) initiative, a project which brings together female leaders in real estate finance to celebrate their successes and provide them with the tools needed to flourish in the industry. She sits on the firm’s Gender Equality Network committee.
Zangana, director in the corporate and commercial department, has experience acting for small independent businesses to nationally recognised organisations. She specialises in corporate acquisitions and sales, reorganisations, restructures and exits and other significant commercial contract matters. Her expertise spans a myriad of industries including dental, technology, sustainability, procurement, hospitality, retail, media, healthcare and property. Zangana is a strong advocate for mentoring, as well as championing gender parity in the legal industry and improving mental health.
Yeganeh, director in Lawrence Stephens’ new property litigation department, advises clients in relation to all aspects of real estate disputes – including secured recoveries, trespass, professional negligence, and landlord tenant matters. Having previously worked as part of the firm’s dispute resolution team, Abtin will be heading up this new specialist department at Lawrence Stephens.
Coulthard commented: 'I am proud to have been promoted to Director and excited to continue to work with excellent lenders to create deal magic. Lawrence Stephens is a fantastically supportive environment which combines the nurturing of new talent with deep pools of immense expertise and this promotion is a testament to those values.'
Zangana said: 'Ever since I joined Lawrence Stephens many years ago, the firm has always demonstrated its commitment to developing its people. It has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and growth and supported a diverse range of people and businesses, across so many dynamic sectors. I am excited to contribute to our continued success and look forward to working alongside my fellow directors and exceptional colleagues in achieving our shared vision.'
Yeganeh added: 'Since joining Lawrence Stephens in March 2023, I have been continuously inspired by the drive and enthusiasm of my colleagues in helping the firm grow from strength to strength. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continuing success and am delighted to have been given the opportunity to do so.'
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