Jo is a Legal 500 recommended partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter with over 10 years’ experience in leasehold enfranchisement. She advises clients across England on lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, contested right to manage claims, and missing landlord matters, combining technical expertise with practical, commercially focused advice.

Jo distils the complexities of leasehold enfranchisement issues into easily understandable concepts. She advises leaseholders, freeholders, resident management companies and managing agents on all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement, helping them achieve practical and commercially sensible outcomes in technically complex matters.

With over 10 years’ experience in enfranchisement, Jo specialises in statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, freehold acquisitions, Section 5 notices, vesting and acquisition orders, right to manage claims, and particularly cases involving missing or untraceable landlords. She manages all aspects of applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and County Court, collaborating closely with the firm’s property litigation team to provide truly tailored and specialist advice on valuation disputes, defective leases, and complex enfranchisement matters.

Jo leads the enfranchisement team at Mayo Wynne Baxter, which she developed, overseeing both technical delivery and the strategic growth of the practice. Her career highlights include successfully assisting clients with missing landlord matters and resolving contested right to manage claims. She works closely with specialist valuers to ensure accurate premium assessments and robust case preparation, combining technical expertise with pragmatic solutions that deliver results.

Jo is recognised in The Legal 500 for her technical skill in leasehold enfranchisement. She played a key role in securing the firm’s membership of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and best practice.

She advises clients across England, drawing on extensive knowledge of UK leasehold legislation, tribunal procedure, and statutory processes. Jo holds a law degree from the University of Sussex and completed her solicitor training at Mayo Wynne Baxter.

Outside work, Jo enjoys running, gardening, and travelling. Prospective clients can contact her directly to discuss leasehold enfranchisement matters, including missing landlord cases and contested RTM claims, wherever they are based in England.