Experienced commercial property lawyer, Hilary Palmer, joined our team as a Senior Associate at the beginning of 2026. She has worked in the sector for more than 25 years, advising on all aspects of commercial property and brings with her ‘enthusiasm and know-how’ for this type of work. Over the years, she’s advised on landlord and tenant matters and property law aspects of major infrastructure projects, as well as acting for both landlords and tenants in negotiating and granting commercial leases for all types of commercial property, including portfolio sales and purchase.

In addition to working in commercial property law for firms both locally and in London, she has also spent time working in the public sector with Kent County Council. While there, she covered all aspects of non-contention commercial property law; dealing with a wide variety of matters including portfolio management, redevelopment projects, funding agreements and mortgage schemes.

When not at work, Hilary enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs.