Kylie Cooper
Kylie is a Partner and heads up our commercial real estate team. She specialises in trading businesses, landlord and tenant transactions, portfolio management, acquisitions and disposals.
About Kylie
Kylie is a trusted advisor to many investors and commercial developers, known for her expertise in portfolio management and her ability to offer clear, practical advice. Since joining Wright Hassall in 2019 after working for a luxury real estate developer in Dubai, Kylie has helped a wide range of clients navigate complex property matters. Whether advising on commercial developments or acting for occupiers and investors, she brings a solutions-focused, constructive approach to every project.
Commercially aware, Kylie is passionate about business development, always staying up to date with the latest trends in the property sector. As an advocate for innovation, she applies technology and well-designed processes to enhance her impact as a legal professional. She is also dedicated to continuous improvement, constantly updating her legal expertise to provide cutting-edge advice to her clients.
As a member of Wright Hassall’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) committee, Kylie is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Her understanding of clients' business needs, combined with her knack for finding commercial solutions, makes her a go-to advisor.
“Just a quick note to thank you both for your perseverance with this project in the face of difficult circumstances and the need for continuous updates. Your good humour and patience was appreciated [and thank you for taking my calls when I know you had other work to be getting on with]”.
Experience
- Advising as part of a team acting for overseas property investment companies on bulk real estate acquisitions and disposals of varying sites
- Acting on behalf of lenders in respect of secured lending work on various types of portfolios
- Acting in relation to various development sites throughout the UK. Advising on title and development issues within the agreements for lease, preparing lease and title reports and management of ancillary documents
- Lead solicitor advising a large international bank in relation to proposed facilities and corporate banking matters. Reviewing property finance documents, valuation reports and charge documents. Liaising with brokers and solicitors, preparing reports on title for the bank and advising on the suitability of properties for security purposes
Career
Kylie trained and qualified at EMW LLP into the real estate team. She spent time working at Fladgate LLP in London in the real estate team and then in-house for a luxury real estate developer in the United Arab Emirates. Kylie moved back to the UK and to Wright Hassall in September 2019.
Interests
When she’s not working, Kylie enjoys running, yoga, and preparing for her next challenge - like her upcoming marathon in support of the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
