Second Ward Hadaway lawyer joins Birmingham Law Society Council

Based in the firm’s Birmingham office and four years qualified, Christy advises housing associations, local authorities and developers on delivering affordable and sustainable communities. She is part of Ward Hadaway’s affordable housing team in Birmingham and already serves on BLS’s Property & Development Committee.

Guy said: “One of my priorities this year is to encourage colleagues at different stages of their careers to help shape the Society’s future, because their ideas, experience and perspectives are essential if we are to represent the profession across Birmingham and the wider region. Christy already contributes to the Society and I look forward to welcoming her to Council.”

Christy, who hopes to support the Society’s Junior Lawyers Division, said: “Birmingham Law Society’s guidance and events have helped me throughout my career, and I now want to give something back. I particularly want to support junior solicitors and others trying to establish themselves. I also hope to bring a fresh perspective to Council discussions.

“In my work, I’m focused on how I can play a part in helping housing providers unlock development opportunities, because there is real demand for affordable homes in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Collaboration and practical problem-solving can make more schemes deliverable.”

Christy joins her Ward Hadaway colleague Sabina Kauser on Council. Sabina, who advises on immigration law, was confirmed as BLS Vice President at the Society’s AGM on 24 September and will become President in 2027.

Sabina said: “It’s great to have Christy alongside me on the Council. She knows the affordable housing sector well and cares about the work the Society is doing now and in the future. I look forward to working with her and other council members.”

Steven Petrie, Managing Partner at Ward Hadaway, said: “We want our people to be part of the communities they serve, so it’s particularly good to see two of our Birmingham lawyers helping to shape the future of the city’s Law Society so soon after we opened the office. We are proud that Guy has asked Christy to bring her experience to Council.”

Ward Hadaway’s Birmingham office opened at Chamberlain Square in summer 2025 and has quickly become part of the city’s business community. Over the last 18 months it has grown its partner team to more than double its original size and recently won  Newcomer of the Year 2026 at the City of Birmingham Business Awards, organised by Downtown in Business.