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meet the team

Welcome to our family-run law firm, bringing together over two decades of legal expertise with exceptional service. Headed by experienced solicitor Alan Tibber, we prioritise transparent and continuous communication, offering direct accessibility via mobile, including weekends and evenings. Serving clients in London, Middlesex, Hertfordshire and beyond.

We specialise in assisting first-time buyers, existing homeowners, and downsizers with all their property needs. With our CQS accreditation, you can trust us to maintain top-tier quality and adhere to industry standards. Count on us for all your legal needs, and experience our unwavering dedication to your success.

solicitor

alan tibber

Alan qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and specialises in all areas of residential and commercial property work including residential purchases, sales, re-mortgages, lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. He also undertakes Wills and Probate work, drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with both contentious and non-contentious landlord and tenant matters.
Alan’s first law firm; A.S Tibber & Co Solicitors began in 2007 and since then he has mentored many trainee solicitors and paralegals. Alan has also taught property law to aspiring lawyers.

paralegal

connie tibber

Connie has worked as a paralegal since 2007 and has developed a great deal of experience in all areas of residential property including sale and purchase transactions, lease extensions and Wills. She prides herself on developing and maintaining great relationships with clients.

Solicitor

ANISHA LAKHANI

Anisha qualified as a solicitor in 2016 and worked at a West End firm before joining AST Law in August 2025. Anisha has experience dealing with a variety of commercial and residential property transactions, acting on acquisitions, disposals, refinances, and leases of commercial, residential, and mixed-use premises for a range of clients, taking into consideration their specific needs and objectives. Outside of the office, Anisha enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Associate Solicitor

Natali Ranasinghe

Natali is a residential conveyancing solicitor at AST Law specialising in a broad range of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, and transfer of equity.

Natali graduated with an LLB (Hons) Law in 2020 and went on to complete her Legal Practice Course and LLM with a Distinction in 2021, fuelling her interest in conveyancing. Natali acts for a wide range of clients, including first-time buyers. She welcomes all her clients with an optimistic attitude and pledges to provide quality legal service from instruction to completion.

In her spare time, Natali enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new places, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Solicitor

Ryan Wilson

Ryan is a solicitor with extensive experience across both property and private client matters. He handles residential and commercial transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, staircasing, lease extensions, and landlord and tenant work. His work in the private client field including wills, estate administration, and complex probate matters involving high-value estates. Ryan has a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach, he works closely with clients, solicitors, and third parties to ensure smooth and efficient transactions. Whether drafting contracts, reviewing title documents, or managing estate accounts, he combines technical knowledge with strong communication skills. Driven, adaptable, and client-focused, Ryan thrives in fast-paced environments and is always looking to expand his legal expertise.

Senior Paralegal

Ricky Meeks

Ricky is an experienced property specialist with over 10 years’ experience in the sector, handling all aspects of residential property transactions and select commercial matters. He advises a diverse range of clients, from first-time buyers to landlords, corporate entities, and property investors.  Ricky regularly deals with various conveyancing and property matters, including:

  • Leasehold, freehold, and new-build purchases and sales

  • Residential remortgages and commercial refinancing

  • Buy-to-let transactions

  • Equity release and lifetime mortgages

  • Transfers of equity

  • Auction purchases

Known for his keen attention to detail, Ricky ensures smooth transactions and optimal outcomes for his clients. He prides himself on being approachable, responsive, and client focused.

Outside of work, Ricky enjoys traveling and is a long suffering supporter of Queens Park Rangers football club. Ricky is also studying for his Cilex qualification.

Conveyancer

Susan Miranda

Susan has been helping people buy and sell their homes for many years and understands that buying or selling a house or flat is a major life experience for most people. Her drive has always been to make the process as seamless and stress free as possible and to provide clients with as much information as she can, presented in a clear and easy to understand way. Susan likes to build relationships with clients so that they feel they can call on her with any queries at any time during the conveyancing process. Attention to detail is the keystone of Susan’s work at all times.
Outside of the office, Susan is a proud grandmother of twin girls, who accompany her on visits to National Trust properties, the theatre and many other sightseeing expeditions!

Conveyancing Executive

Nadhira Munasinha

Nadhira is a Conveyancing Executive and has over three years of experience in the conveyancing field. She has achieved an LLB and LLM degree and is also studying to become a Licensed Conveyancer as well as a Solicitor. Nadhira is passionate about the subject of Conveyancing and wishes to become a pioneering expert specialist in this subject. Her hobbies include music, singing, playing the piano and reading and is a free-lance writer on a range of subjects. She is also passionate about wildlife and nature, animal welfare and environmental issues.

Accounts

Robyne Hack

Robyne joined AST Law in 2024. She has many years of experience in legal cashiering and her current day to day responsibilities involve this alongside ensuring the smooth running of the AST offices.

She is responsible for ensuring compliance of the solicitor accounts rules, assisting with client queries and working closely with the AST Law team to make sure all transactions are completed smoothly.

In her private time she enjoys cooking, entertaining and watching tv.

Administration assistant

Alisa Patel

Alisa has over 5 years’ experience working within the Law Industry. Alisa joined AST LAW in October 2024 as a Legal Assistant. Prior to joining the team, she worked as a marketing assistant within the hospitality industry. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling seeing the world and experimenting with new recipes. Alisa is also a massive Arsenal fan!

legal assistant

Sue Paris

Sue joined AST Law in 2023 to deal primarily with post completion matters such as Land Registry and residential Stamp Duty applications and also has experience in running her own small case load. Outside of the office, Sue lives with her partner, son and pet rodents whilst enjoying reading and gardening.

Consultant Solicitor

Richard Harris

Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1968. He was a partner at Kennedys for over 30 years and is now a consultant at AST LAW Solicitors. Richard handles Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney. His main hobbies are reading, walking , gardening and watching cricket when he has the time to do so.

Consultant Solicitor

Sorah Allen

Sorah specialises in all types of property transactions and deals with both residential and commercial property. Amongst other things, she has extensive experience dealing with development portfolios for both the developers and buyers. Sorah also acts for ground rent investors and is able to deal with all aspects of those portfolios for both landlord and tenant. Outside of the office, Sorah can be found standing on the sidelines of her sons’ football games or volunteering in various roles within her local community.

Consultant Solicitor

Valerie Sharron

Valerie has practised as a property solicitor for many years, previously being a partner at Nicholas & Co and before that Davis Hanson.

In addition to residential and commercial conveyancing transactions involving sales, purchases and mortgages of freehold and leasehold properties, Valerie acts on lease extension claims, disposal of Freeholds subject to long residential leases, Auction Sales, Deeds of Variations, Licences for Alterations and Commercial Lease renewals.

Valerie adopts a proactive pragmatic approach to all transactional work. She has a loyal diverse client base which includes high net worth individuals, domestic and international clients.

Consultant Solicitor

Narges Badrikohi

Narges has been practicing as a solicitor since 2003, beginning a legal career in immigration law before specializing in commercial and residential conveyancing. Narges provides expert guidance in property transactions with sanctions and money laundering issues. Narges is fluent in Farsi and English and is dedicated to delivering clear and practical legal advice to clients.

She enjoys walking, hiking, and traveling and has a love for nature and animals.

Litigation Paralegal

Tony Fischer

Tony has been in the legal industry for more than 20 years and works as a Consultant Litigation Paralegal. His area of expertise is in money claims, residential and commercial landlord / tenant / evictions, boundary disputes, commercial leases and building disputes.

In more complex cases he works with a Barrister who has more than 45 years’ experience at the Bar and Tony is also available to his clients at evenings and weekends. Aside from the office, Tony has studied martial arts for over 40 years and continues to train and plays tennis regularly. He is a Classic car enthusiast and enjoys travelling.

Consultant Solicitor

David Martin

David works on property transactions at AST LAW, covering the range of property transactions including sales by personal representatives, companies, and individuals. Having a background in trust and probate work, with a long career to date, including running his own firm in the City for over 20 years, is familiar with a much wider range of legal topics; tends to be the one tasked with how to deal with what’s in the too difficult tray. Always expectant at Saracens, always watching bubbles fade away at West Ham. Travelling and skiing again still on the to do list.

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WHY INSTRUCT AST LAW?

AST Law is Firm dedicated to making all transactions as smooth as possible for our clients. We enjoy connecting with new people and working together in order that your transaction runs smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

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our fees

Please note that our fees are a guideline only. We welcome your call so that we can provide you with a personalised quote.

Re-Mortgage

Fees start from £950.00 plus VAT and disbursements.

Sale and Purchase

Fees start from £1,250.00 plus VAT and disbursements.

Wills and Probate

Fees for a standard Will start from £300.00 plus VAT and disbursements.

Fees for Power of Attorney start from £400.00 plus VAT and disbursements.

Fees for undertaking Probate work on an hourly rate of £300.00 plus VAT and
disbursements.

Lease Extensions

Fees start from £1,250.00 plus VAT and disbursements.

Collective Enfranchisement

Please call in office to discuss

Litigation

Litigation costs start at £150 plus VAT per hour depending on the grade of the fee earner.

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