Claire Hastie is a highly experienced specialist in residential property law. She joined the firm in September 2024 and is based in the Reading office. Over the course of her career she has developed an excellent reputation across London and the South East, known for her calm, considered approach and her ability to guide clients smoothly through even the most complex transactions.

Claire specialises in all types of residential property matters including sale and purchases, new-build, leasehold enfranchisement, investment property, transfers of equity, lifetime mortgages, shared ownership sales and staircasing. She works with a range of clients ranging from first-time buyers to owners of landed estates, offshore investors, developers and financial institutions. Each benefits from her attention to detail, practical advice and genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome.

Colleagues and clients alike praise her as a first-class property lawyer with a terrific reputation across the region. What sets Claire apart is her unwavering dedication to those she represents, coupled with a warm and approachable manner. She takes the time to listen, explain and reassure, reflecting her deeply held values around family and service.