• Designation: Solicitor
• Languages: English, fluent German, Igbo (Nigerian), basic Japanese

Practice Areas

• Conveyancing
• Private client (wills and probate)
• Litigation
• Immigration

Memberships

• LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES
• ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL
• BRITISH-GERMAN JURISTS ASSOCIATION (BGJA), UK
• IGBO UNION, LONDON

Education & Qualifications

• CERTIFIED BUSINESS MANAGER (GERMANY), LL.B (HONS) LL.M LEGAL PRACTICE SOLICITORS

Christian Nwaorah is a Solicitor in the Property and Conveyancing Department at Law Lane Solicitors. He advises first-time buyers and homeowners, as well as families, investors, landlords, business owners and corporate clients, on residential and commercial property matters.

Known to many clients as “Mr Chris”, Christian gives practical, commercially focused advice from initial instruction to completion. Clients value his prompt communication and attention to detail.

Christian’s expertise

What property matters does Christian handle?

Christian handles residential and commercial property transactions. His work covers freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; transfers of equity and remortgages; social housing purchase schemes; auction purchases and buy-to-let investments; new leases and assignments; and commercial property or landlord and tenant work.

Residential property sales and purchases

Christian acts for buyers and sellers in freehold and leasehold transactions. He reviews the contract papers and title information before raising enquiries. Christian then manages exchange and completion while explaining the legal effect of each step.

First-time buyers

Buying a first home can involve unfamiliar documents and strict deadlines. Christian explains search results and mortgage requirements, then addresses issues shown by the title. His advice helps buyers make informed decisions before exchange.

Leasehold property

Leasehold transactions require careful review of the lease terms and management information. Christian reviews the financial terms and restrictions in the lease. He also advises on any consent needed for a sale or purchase. Christian acts on the grant of new leases and the assignment of existing leases.

Remortgages and transfers of equity

Christian advises on remortgages and transfers of equity. His experience covers changes in ownership and funding arrangements. Christian also reviews interest-only or repayment mortgage offers and provides independent legal advice where required.

Right to Buy and Right to Acquire

Christian acts in Right to Buy and Right to Acquire transactions. He also handles Preserved Right to Buy matters. Christian explains the purchase documents and funding arrangements so eligible tenants understand their obligations before completion.

Auctions and bridging finance

Auction purchases are governed by strict deadlines. Christian reviews the legal pack before the client bids and reports on the title or contract terms. For purchases funded by bridging finance, he also deals with lender requirements and the accelerated timetable.

Buy-to-let and property investment

Christian advises individual investors and landlords on buy-to-let acquisitions. He also acts for limited companies undertaking property investment transactions. His legal and business background allows him to consider technical property points alongside the client’s commercial aims.

Commercial property and leases

Christian acts for commercial landlords and tenants. He also advises property investors and limited companies. His experience covers new lease grants and assignments. Christian also deals with business premises and investment properties.

Executor sales and purchases

Christian has experience acting in property transactions involving executors. He helps address the documents needed to establish authority and any title issue arising from the administration of an estate.

Who Christian acts for

Christian acts for first-time buyers and homeowners. His clients also include executors and families, landlords and tenants, and property investors or limited companies. His practice ranges from straightforward residential conveyancing to matters involving specialist funding or leasehold issues. Christian also handles commercial property work.

Christian tailors his advice to the transaction and the client’s priorities. He identifies issues early and keeps clients informed. His aim is to maintain progress towards completion.

How Christian works

Christian begins by establishing the client’s objectives and timetable. He also confirms any finance or commercial requirements at the outset. Christian then advises on the title and search results. He addresses enquiries and mortgage conditions as the matter proceeds. Christian also explains the contractual obligations before the client commits.

Christian keeps in contact with clients and estate agents. He also works with lenders and the other side’s solicitors to resolve issues without avoidable delay.

Christian speaks English and German. He is a native Igbo speaker and has a basic knowledge of Japanese.

Credentials

Christian is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. He holds an LLM in Legal Practice (Solicitors) from BPP University Law School and an LLB (Hons). He is also a Certified Business Manager, having presented his research and coursework in German in Munich.

Christian’s legal and business education supports his commercially focused advice on property work. He is a former Group Leader at BPP University Law School in London.

Community involvement

Christian has served as Treasurer of the Rotary International of Great Britain and Ireland E-Club In-Action in London. He also participates in community organisations and Igbo cultural associations.