Meet Your 5*-Rated Legal Team in London

Pursue purposeful legal careers in Central London with Murray Hay Solicitors. Whether early or established in your journey, we offer space to grow, contribute and belong.

Interested in joining the team? Speak with us today to find your fit.

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At Murray Hay Solicitors, we believe great legal service starts with great people. Our dedicated team of solicitors brings together decades of experience, specialist expertise, and a down-to-earth approach that puts clients first. Whether you’re buying your first home, dealing with a complex commercial property transaction, planning your estate, or navigating a sensitive family law matter, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

From residential conveyancing to wills and probate, commercial leases to cohabitation agreements, you’ll benefit from working with a close-knit team who value clear communication, client care, and getting results. Scroll down to meet the Murray Hay team, and see why so many of our clients trust us with their most important legal matters.

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IAN HAY

Partner

Ian is a partner at Murray Hay and has over 30 years experience in handling residential and commercial property transactions and associated matters. He originally established the firm in Putney 1988 as a high street practice predominantly specialising in property. Over the years the firm has grown and expanded into other areas but Ian has concentrated on property and runs an experienced and efficient team dealing with all aspects of property transactions.

COLUM MURRAY

Partner

A Partner in the firm with over 30 years experience of handling all property matters, and in particular commercial property and business related matters. He specialises in commercial property acquisition and disposal, together with all Landlord and Tenant and Property Management issues. He is also fully conversant with property finance and can provide corporate services in connection with property related transactions. Prior to becoming a partner with Murray Hay, he worked both in the City and in Hong Kong and in local private practice in Wimbledon.

ROBERT HAMMOND

Partner

Robert is a partner at Murray Hay and specialises in family law, with particular emphasis on divorce and its financial consequences and disputes between unmarried couples. Robert has practised family law since 1994 and has been accredited as a specialist by Resolution, an organisation of family lawyers committed to a constructive resolution of family disputes.

Robert has trained as a mediator and is focused on providing cost effective advice to bring about a settlement reached in a civilised manner without losing sight of his clients' interests.

Robert can assist with advising on pre-nuptial agreements and specialises in separation, divorce and related financial issues. Robert can also advise on children and parenting issues and generally on cohabitation and couples already living together or planning to live together.

ANNA WU

Residential Conveyancer

Anna is a solicitor specialising in residential and commercial property transactions and associated matters and can assist you in freehold and leasehold transactions, newbuild developments, mortgages & re-mortgages including secured lending and other lease transactions including licences for alterations and variations and lease extensions.

Anna is also qualified in New Zealand where she is originally from and additionally is able to speak Cantonese and Mandarin.

Anna enjoys hiking and travelling in her spare time.

FAHAMA SHAHABDEEN

Lease Extensions and Litigation Solicitor

Fahama is a litigation solicitor at Murray Hay focusing on Property and Commercial Litigation as well as Lease Extensions. Some of the areas she deals with are possession of property, breaches of contracts, debt recovery and landlord/tenant disputes. Fahama has also qualified as an Attorney-at-Law in Sri Lanka and holds a Master of Laws degree (UoL) specialising in Criminology.

REBECCA CIFTI

Assistant

Rebecca has been with Murray Hay since 2014.

She started out as our Receptionist and has built up her knowledge to be Legal Assistant to Ian Hay.

Her duties include but are not limited to:-

* 7+ years' experience as a paralegal/assistant within residential property department.
* Experience with opening the files, drafting contacts, submitting property searches, MR01, Companies House, Land Registry, handling enquiries and day to day admin duties.
* Assisting a solicitor with caseloads of residential sales and developer plot sales from instruction by the client to completion
* Carrying out Exchange of Contracts in lieu of the Fee Earner
* Having exceptional organisational skills to manage workload.
* Drafting and amending relevant documents, i.e. Contracts, Transfer Deeds.
* Undertaking various searches for each property
* Ensuring that requisite documents are signed on completion, i.e. legal charge, declaration of mortgagee(s), transfer deeds.
* Dealing with post completion admin to include SDLT Submission and Registration at Land Registry.
* In her spare time Rebecca enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends at the weekends.

MILO HAY

Head of Morale

Milo proudly holds the title of Head of Morale, a role he fulfils with boundless energy and dedication. His day typically involves welcoming clients at the door, offering comfort during particularly busy times, and demanding the occasional belly rub in exchange for his services. Outside of his client-facing duties, Milo is a constant source of positivity for the team, effortlessly lifting spirits and keeping stress levels at bay. With his wagging tail and friendly nature, he ensures our office remains a place where everyone feels at ease.

Ready to Work With a Legal Team That Puts You First?

Whether you need help with property, family matters, or future planning, our approachable team is here to listen and advise. Get in touch today to find out how we can support you.

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