Clarke Willmott adds Birmingham partner
Alexandria Kittlety has bolstered the national law firm’s commercial property team, joining from Shoosmiths.
Kittlety is described as an experienced commercial property solicitor specialising in advising corporate occupiers across the retail, industrial, office and energy sectors.
She has acted for some of the UK’s best-known retailers across their property portfolios, including acquisitions, disposals, re-gears, and portfolio management, and also advises on office and industrial requirements such as head office and warehouse transactions, and energy sector projects.
Notable deals advised on include an £8m sale and leaseback, a £1.6m per year lease acquisition, and multiple London office relocations and high-profile retail premises acquisitions.
“I am thrilled to be joining Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham office at such an exciting time for the firm,” said Kittlety, who is also a member of industry network, Women in Property.
She continued: “I’m passionate about the retail sector and have supported some of the UK’s most recognised brands with their property strategies.
“I believe property transactions should run smoothly without unnecessary complication and my focus is on delivering clear, commercial advice that helps clients achieve their objectives efficiently.”
Kittlety spent more than 10 years with Shoosmiths, making partner in 2020. Prior to that, she had spells with Eversheds and Wragge & Co.
Rayner Grice, head of Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham office, said: “We are delighted to welcome Alexandria to our Birmingham team.
“Her outstanding track record in the retail sector, combined with her broad commercial property expertise, will be a tremendous asset to our clients.
“Her ability to balance legal precision with commercial pragmatism is exactly what our clients value and her appointment reflects Clarke Willmott’s commitment to strengthening our offering in Birmingham and beyond.”
Clarke Willmott boasts a 100-strong partner-led commercial property team across the UK, working from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.
