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Martin Cornberg

Consultant Solicitor

Admitted 1979

Martin has enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career. He was a partner in an established and respected Essex law practice before becoming a partner with THB and subsequently a consultant. He is well known for his pragmatic and dogged approach to complex property and commercial transactions and issues ensuring successful and speedy outcomes.

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Legal Area of Expertise

Qualifications

  • Solicitor

Specialist Areas

  • Commercial Property sales and purchases, both freehold and leasehold
  • Commercial leases – Landlord and Tenant transactions acting for Landlords, Tenants and Lenders
  • Mergers and acquisition
  • Corporate business sales and purchases involving share transfers and goodwill, and asset sales and purchases
  • General Property Law involving easements such as rights of way, boundary issues, restrictive covenants and other title matters
  • Long residential leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions and RTMs

Expertise

  • He has acted in high-value and complex transactions throughout his legal career, and this gives him the ability to both negotiate and navigate around and through any issues in order to bring transactions to a successful outcome
  • His client base consists of high-net-worth individuals and corporations, and his team approach enables him to work well with other professional advisers, such as accountants and surveyors
  • He has the knowledge and ability to guide his clients throughout a transaction, ensuring that they are able to make informed decisions every step of the way
  • No client has ever complained that they have not been kept well-informed throughout a transaction
  • He has a detailed and specialist knowledge of the complexities of the law relating to residential long leasehold properties and advises Landlords, Tenants, Right to Manage, flat management companies and residential managing agents
  • He advises regularly on general property law issues, such as restrictive covenants and boundary disputes

Why Clients Choose Martin Cornberg

  • Martin has enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career
  • He is well known for his pragmatic and dogged approach to complex property and commercial transactions and issues ensuring successful and speedy outcomes
  • Clients’ interests and needs are paramount to him, as evidenced by his loyal client base, some of whom have been his clients for 30-plus years

Strategic Approach

Martin’s approach is grounded in experience, persistence, and clear communication, ensuring that clients remain informed and supported throughout complex transactions. His ability to identify issues, anticipate challenges and provide practical, solutions-focused advice underpins his long-standing professional reputation.

Other Interests

Martin loves travel and sport, which includes being a lifelong supporter of Spurs.

Address

Hampton House
137 Beehive Lane
Great Baddow
Essex
CM2 9RX

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