Richard Thornback
Partner & Head of Residential Property
Residential Property Team
Richard is experienced in all aspects of residential and commercial property law. As well as handling all aspects of residential conveyancing, including sales and purchases for both freehold and leasehold properties, remortgaging and transfers of equity, Richard also has a particular interest in advising on secured lending matters and re-financing deals, particularly in the leisure / hotel sector. He advises on a variety of property projects, ranging from straightforward business leases, acquisitions and disposals to complex development projects. In addition, Richard specialises in Charity Law and is a member of the Charity Law Association. He acts for existing local and national charities advising on re-organisation, restructuring, constitutions and property matters, including leases, acquisitions and disposals.
Career
- Qualified as a Solicitor in 1973
- Joined Trethowans as Partner in 2000
Professional Qualifications, Accreditations and Memberships
- Law Society Member
- Active member of the Planning and Transportation Committee of the Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Member of the Committee of The Hampshire Incorporated Law Society
- Vice chairman and honorary legal advisor for Southampton Citizens Advice Bureau
- Governor of King Edward VI School, Southampton.
- Trustee of a number of other locally-based charities including Southampton Counselling.
Richard likes sailing, listening to music, reading and collecting antiquarian books.
Specialist Areas
Sale & Purchase of Residential Properties
Remortgaging Residential Properties
Secured Lending
Acquisitions and Disposals
Business Leases
Charity Law
E-mail: richard.thornback@trethowans.com
Direct dial: 023 8082 0516