Partner & Head of Commercial Property
Alan Browning
Alan Browning is a Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Streathers Daynes Smith.
Property
Yasmin Benlafki
Associate Solicitor
Yasmin is an Associate Solicitor in our Property team, specialising exclusively in Leasehold Enfranchisement. She advises both freeholders and leaseholders, providing clear and practical advice to help clients feel confident in this complex and niche area of law.
What sets Yasmin apart is her approachable and friendly manner, combined with strong technical expertise.
Yasmin is particularly valued for her ability to explain complex leasehold issues in a straightforward and reassuring way, helping clients feel confident and supported throughout their matter.
“My aim is to make this specialist area of law as clear and straightforward as possible, providing practical advice and guiding clients through every stage with confidence.”
Yasmin appreciates that leasehold enfranchisement is a highly specialist and niche area of property law. She places strong emphasis on communication, attention to detail and providing clear, pragmatic advice to support her clients at every stage of the process.
Experience
Yasmin qualified as a solicitor in July 2017 and brings several years of experience to her role. She has a strong track record of handling a wide range of enfranchisement matters, acting for both leaseholders and freeholders on claims of varying complexity.
Memberships & Accreditations
Yasmin is a member of:
- The Law Society
- The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)
Through these memberships, she remains closely engaged with developments in leasehold law and best practice within the enfranchisement sector, ensuring her advice remains current, informed and technically sound.
Beyond the Law
Outside of work, Yasmin enjoys Yoga, Pilates and spending time with friends and family.
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Yasmin’s specialisms
Statutory lease extension claims
01Including collective enfranchisement claims under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
Voluntary lease extensions
02Rights of refusal and disposals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
03Right to manage claims under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002
04Leasehold Reform advice
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