Seema McWilliam

Seema McWilliam

Partner


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I am a Solicitor based at the Firm’s dedicated Commercial and Agricultural office on Gadbrook Park, Northwich.

As a Commercial Property Solicitor I have experience in a broad range of transactions including real estate acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, property management and corporate transactions for a range of clients across a variety of sectors including retail (both high street and shopping centres) office, leisure and industrial.

I am originally from N. Ireland coming across the water to study law at Hull University and then undertaking my training at Kuits in Manchester. After qualifying as a solicitor I worked at a smaller practice doing both commercial property and commercial work.  I later specialized solely in commercial property work when I moved to Eversheds Sutherland in Manchester working for many corporate clients. I became an Associate and had an enjoyable for 5 years at Eversheds Sutherland  before having a career break to have a family, rejoining the legal profession in 2016 and joining Butcher & Barlow in 2021.

My work typically includes :-

  • Sales and acquisitions of freehold and leasehold land;
  • Landlord and Tenant matters;
  • Property investment transactions;
  • Conditional contracts, option agreements and rights of pre-emption; and
  • Farm Business Tenancies and some other agricultural work.

Some of my more memorable transactions which demonstrate the breadth of my work are:-

  • securing an international client’s first leasehold office premises in the UK.
  • dealing with the mining leases and other property issues on the sale of a large mining operation in the North East of England .
  • winning a contract race on a very tight timetable for a developer client on a £1.3 million acquisition.
  • managing a team dealing with all aspects of a corporate client’s national property portfolio and working closely with their surveyors.

I am a commercially aware, versatile and reliable solicitor with a practicable approach to problem solving with many years of legal experience.

Outside of work I have volunteered for the local scout group and enjoy keeping relatively fit. I am also an active member of our local book club.

Specialist Areas

Commercial Property
Commercial Property

Accreditations

The Legal 500 Rising Star 2024 The Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer 2024

What our clients say about Seema

Seema McWilliam is extremely capable, conscientious and diligent. Seema has excellent communication skills and always responds promptly. She goes above and beyond to ensure full client satisfaction and excellent outcomes.

The Legal 500 2024 Rankings

Excellent Service. We have exchanged on a recent deal and it was seamless, very professional and concise.

Neil

Thank you so much for your really brilliant work for us.

Mr A

We have relied on Seema for at least 6 years. She has looked after our property in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, originally acquired by our grandfather in the 1940s. She advises us in all our dealings with our tenants and in all things legal. On her move to Butcher & Barlow, we were anxious not to lose her expertise or her ability to work well with our other advisers, so our business followed her. When Richard Price suffered a stroke a few years ago, Seema’s patience and understanding in helping with his resulting communication difficulties was much appreciated.

Mr Price

Aneblans Ltd

We required advice on our factory premises lease renewal. Seema provided very clear, prompt and easy to understand advice across a number of months during the review process. The rates quoted were also very good and Seema made sure I was aware if there were any additional charges I should be aware of. We would highly recommend Seema and Butcher & Barlow.