Carol O'Leary

Director CILEX Regulated

With over two decades of experience in the conveyancing industry, Carol O'Leary is the new Director at Thursfields Solicitors.

About

Carol has over 20 years of experience in the conveyancing industry. Previously Partner and Head of the Residential Property Team at Wright Hassall, Carol is now Director at Thursfields Solicitors.

Having been admitted as a Fellow of CILEx on 28 August 2012 and as a Conveyancing Practitioner on 20 October 2023, Carol is known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to her clients. Whether navigating complex legal issues or negotiating for her clients, Carol consistently delivers results with integrity and diligence. 

Carol's expertise extends to dealing with High-Net-Worth Properties, Listed Buildings, and Properties located in Conservation Areas. She is well-versed in the intricacies of selling and purchasing plots of land, lease extensions, and deeds of variation. Additionally, Carol handles all standard residential transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfer of equity.

Experience

  • Director

    Thursfields

    Feb 2024 - Present

  • Partner

    Wright Hassall LLP

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Senior Associate

    Wright Hassall LLP

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Head of Landlord & Tenant Department

    Seatons Solicitors

    Mar 2014 - Apr 2021 ·

  • Senior Conveyancer

    Premier Property Lawyers/ My Home Move

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

Education

  • CILEX Advanced Practice Rights

    Property Law

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

  • ILEX

    Higher Professional Diploma of Law

    2008 - 2010

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Other Authors

Adele MacGregor

Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move

Ashleigh Williams

Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move

Martha Lott

Senior Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move

Nicola Ryan

Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move

Expert Reviewers

Dave Sayce

Owner & Managing Director of Compare My Move

David Opie

Today’s Media Managing Director and Ambassador of the Conveyancing Foundation

Emma Lunn

Freelance Personal Finance Journalist

Gareth Brooks

RMNJ Solicitor and Partner

Graham Norwood

Editor at Letting Agent Today and Landlord Today

Jayne Dowle

Freelance Property Journalist & Copywriter

Jonathan Rolande

Founder of NAPB and Director of House Buy Fast

Leonie Rowe

Associate and Licensed Conveyancer at Wolferstans Solicitors

Martyn Maxwell

Director & Senior Snagging Inspector of New Build Inspections

Mike Ashton

Director at Cambridge Building Surveyors

Steve Jordan

Founder and Editor of The Mover Magazine

Tetyana Rehman

Senior Solicitor at JBGass