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Lauren Mackintosh


Personal Assistant
Department: Commercial Property

Lauren joined Ridley & Hall Solicitors in 2022 and is based at the Huddersfield office. With four years’ experience as a Personal Assistant to David Amies, she takes pride in being a reliable and proactive support both to the team and to clients. Enjoying the fast-paced nature of property and the variety each day brings, she coordinates transactions to keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

Alongside her role, she has recently started her CLC training to deepen her knowledge of property law and continue growing within the industry. Lauren is passionate about developing her skills and building a long-term career in commercial property.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.


Commercial Property Team

David Amies

David Amies

Partner,
Team Leader
With over 25 years’ experience, David joined Ridley & Hall in 2015 to head up the commercial property department....

Sarfraz Iqbal

Solicitor
Sarfraz Iqbal is a Commercial Property Solicitor in Ridley & Hall's Commercial Property Team. Based in Huddersfield, he advises businesses, landlords, tenants and investors on a broad range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, lease renewals and portfolio management....

Xiaoqian (Sophia) Liu

Solicitor
Sophia qualified as a solicitor in 2018, and she is fluent in both English and Mandarin. She specialises in commercial and residential property.She acts for clients across the UK and overseas, and she has extensive knowledge in dealing with international sources of funds in respect of property matters....

Gemma Mayer

Partner,
Solicitor
Gemma is a Partner in the Commercial Property team at Ridley & Hall, working across the firm's South Elmsall and Barnsley offices. She qualified as a solicitor in 2009 and advises both businesses and private individuals on a wide range of commercial and agricultural property matters....