Heathcote has joined from Charles Russell Speechlys, where she advised urban and rural estates on residential property matters, specialising in leasehold enfranchisement cases for real estate clients, the firm said in a statement. In her new role as partner in Boodle Hatfield’s real estate practice, she will support the firm on estate management cases and strategy. Her expertise in the niche area of leasehold reform will play a key role, especially with the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill making its way through Parliament.