Hannah Beko

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Real Estate

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Hannah is a highly experienced Real Estate Partner with over 20 years in the legal profession, combining her deep expertise in commercial property with a unique specialism in executive coaching and leadership. She is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, from private investors and developers to large retail and leisure chains, guiding them through complex transactions with a pragmatic and commercially-focused approach. Hannah is also a recognised author and speaker on lawyer wellbeing, bringing a fresh and authentic perspective to the legal world. 

Her practice is built on a foundation of strong client relationships and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Hannah’s extensive experience in portfolio management, lease renewals, corporate support, small site development, and property finance, allows her to offer a service that is not only technically excellent but also supportive and tailored to the individual needs of her clients. She is passionate about helping her clients to achieve their goals, by working on strategy before legal advice.  

Hannah Advises

  • Private investors and developers 
  • Retail, leisure and industrial chains 
  • Financial institutions and insolvency practitioners 
  • Owner-managed businesses 
  • Lawyers and other professionals 

Experience Highlights

  • Leading the freehold sale of a 90-unit retirement estate, managing complex multi-party transactions and coordinating with multiple stakeholders (2025).  
  • Directing a phased sale and leaseback project for a national financial institution involving 38 properties across multiple locations (2008-2009). 
  • Advising on the acquisition and disposal of property assets for a variety of businesses including pharmacies, opticians, licensed premises, and retail and industrial units. 
  • Acting for social housing providers in relation to acquisitions, disposals and refinancing projects. 
  • Advising on complex lease option agreements for both commercial and residential properties for private investors and developers. 
  • Running a PFI project in-house for a local authority. 
  • Leading trauma-informed leadership programmes to enhance psychological safety and sustainable performance in professional services firms. 
  • A regular speaker and trainer on topics such as lawyer wellbeing, authenticity, and the future of the legal profession as well as on property related topics such as buying at auction and using lease purchase options.  

Career History

Previous Law Firms

  • Legal Studio Solicitors, Head of Mission, Director (2022 – 2025) 
  • gunnercooke LLP, Consultant Property Lawyer (2012 – 2022) 
  • Derbyshire County Council, In-house Locum Solicitor (2012 – 2013) 
  • Eversheds, Commercial Property Lawyer (2006 – 2011) 
  • Beachcroft Wansboroughs, Trainee & NQ Litigation Lawyer (2003 – 2006) 

Education

  • Legal Practice Course (Distinction), College of Law, Chester (2003) 
  • LLB (Hons) 2:1, University of Manchester (2002) 
  • Certified Executive Coach & Corporate Trainer (ICF-accredited) 

Publications & Media 

Expertise

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Hannah is a highly experienced Real Estate Partner with over 20 years in the legal profession, combining her deep expertise in commercial property with a unique specialism in executive coaching and leadership. She is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, from private investors and developers to large retail and leisure chains, guiding them through complex transactions with a pragmatic and commercially-focused approach. Hannah is also a recognised author and speaker on lawyer wellbeing, bringing a fresh and authentic perspective to the legal world. 

Her practice is built on a foundation of strong client relationships and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Hannah’s extensive experience in portfolio management, lease renewals, corporate support, small site development, and property finance, allows her to offer a service that is not only technically excellent but also supportive and tailored to the individual needs of her clients. She is passionate about helping her clients to achieve their goals, by working on strategy before legal advice.  

Hannah Advises

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  • Private investors and developers 
  • Retail, leisure and industrial chains 
  • Financial institutions and insolvency practitioners 
  • Owner-managed businesses 
  • Lawyers and other professionals 

Experience Highlights

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  • Leading the freehold sale of a 90-unit retirement estate, managing complex multi-party transactions and coordinating with multiple stakeholders (2025).  
  • Directing a phased sale and leaseback project for a national financial institution involving 38 properties across multiple locations (2008-2009). 
  • Advising on the acquisition and disposal of property assets for a variety of businesses including pharmacies, opticians, licensed premises, and retail and industrial units. 
  • Acting for social housing providers in relation to acquisitions, disposals and refinancing projects. 
  • Advising on complex lease option agreements for both commercial and residential properties for private investors and developers. 
  • Running a PFI project in-house for a local authority. 
  • Leading trauma-informed leadership programmes to enhance psychological safety and sustainable performance in professional services firms. 
  • A regular speaker and trainer on topics such as lawyer wellbeing, authenticity, and the future of the legal profession as well as on property related topics such as buying at auction and using lease purchase options.  

Career History

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Previous Law Firms

  • Legal Studio Solicitors, Head of Mission, Director (2022 – 2025) 
  • gunnercooke LLP, Consultant Property Lawyer (2012 – 2022) 
  • Derbyshire County Council, In-house Locum Solicitor (2012 – 2013) 
  • Eversheds, Commercial Property Lawyer (2006 – 2011) 
  • Beachcroft Wansboroughs, Trainee & NQ Litigation Lawyer (2003 – 2006) 

Education

  • Legal Practice Course (Distinction), College of Law, Chester (2003) 
  • LLB (Hons) 2:1, University of Manchester (2002) 
  • Certified Executive Coach & Corporate Trainer (ICF-accredited) 

Publications & Media 

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