HCR Law has announced the appointment of Caroline Nemecek as its new Head of Residential Property in Cheltenham.

Caroline, who joins as a partner, has more than 20 years' experience in the real estate sector, having developed a broad range of expertise, offering a commercial approach to residential transactions.

Having handled everything from the sale and purchase of multi-million-pound homes in the Cotswolds to newly built holiday lets in Cornwall, her appointment underlines the ongoing expansion of HCR's Residential Property team, both here in Gloucestershire and nationally.

Caroline's new role also follows that of Sarah Loveridge, who joined earlier this year as an associate in the Cheltenham office.

A spokesperson for HCR said: "Previously Head of Town and Country Homes at a regional law firm, Caroline has worked with a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, property investors, and first-time buyers. She prides herself on delivering a client-focused service, often meeting clients at their properties or visiting on their behalf to investigate legal issues.

"She has a particular expertise in dealing with country houses and listed buildings, as well as complex title issues and unregistered land."

With changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax set to take effect in April 2025, HCR's Residential Property team is reporting an increase in clients now planning for the implications – whether that involves bringing forward decisions on moving, or making changes to their property portfolios.

Lisa Gibbs, Joint Head of Residential Property at HCR, said: "We are delighted to welcome Caroline to the team. Her wealth of experience in residential conveyancing is a perfect complement to the work we already undertake for our clients, both locally in Cheltenham and wider across England and Wales. The appointment reinforces HCR as the firm of choice for expert conveyancing lawyers who wish to progress their careers with a dynamic, thriving business."

Caroline Nemecek added: "I am thrilled! The Service HCR Law's Residential Property team provides across England and Wales is exceptional, and I have seen this first-hand since joining. I look forward to working with the team to grow the Cheltenham residential conveyancing practice and ensure we continue to deliver a market-leading service."

Having gained significant experience at a number of regional law firms, Caroline brings a robust understanding of the property market, its trends, and the needs of both buyers and sellers, while her appointment further strengthens HCR's Residential Property team.

With a turnover of around £70m, HCR Law  is an award winning, Top 60 UK law firm providing the full range of legal services to organisations, business leaders and individuals. Having grown through several mergers, both locally and with specialists, it now has more than 800 staff and partners operating out of offices in Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Central England, Cheltenham, Hereford, London, Thames Valley, Worcester and the Wye Valley, 

Additionally, the firm has global reach via its network of independent law firms, LawExchange International, while it also has a number of highly successful teams specialising in agriculture, environment and estates, charities and not-for-profit, defence and security, education, financial services, healthcare, local government and public sector, private wealth, sports, media and entertainment and technology.

Nationally and internationally recognised, clients' comments about the quality of its work has led to the firm being listed in Tier 1 of the prestigious Legal 500 and Chamber and Partners directories of the major law firms in England and Wales. For more details, visit www.hcrlaw.com.