Renters' Rights Act Roadshows - London

Gemma is Head of Assessment and Early Resolution at The Property Ombudsman and has more than 12 years of experience in dispute investigations and resolution. She joined TPO in 2013 having previously worked in the legal sector where she assisted with civil litigation and employment disputes, as well as having experience in estate and letting agency. Gemma is passionate about resolving disputes in the most efficient and effective way for the parties involved and improving standards in the industry. 

Timothy joined Propertymark in July 2015 and leads on the organisation’s policy and campaigns activity across Westminster, the devolved parliaments, and local authorities. He authored Propertymark’s The Future of Renting position paper and wrote Propertymark’s best practice guidance to help agents operate during the pandemic. Timothy also created the policy proposals for the Leasehold: A Life Sentence research report.

Before Propertymark, Timothy worked as a political advisor in Westminster for a former Business Minister and Government Whip and spent a period of time as a Caseworker and Researcher for Members of the European Parliament.

Alex heads up the Disputes and Litigation team at Bright Solicitors. He has experience in a wide range of litigation matters and predominately advises clients on contentious property matters such as commercial and residential landlords and tenants in connection with possession claims, dilapidations, and forfeiture. Alex also advises on matters arising from disputed rights of way, boundary issues together with general commercial property matters.

Jason is a vastly experienced sales and auction expert with a demonstrated history of building and growing companies. He worked in agency as both agent and supplier for over 25 years and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and results. Jason takes pride in development, training and nurturing of all the team and watching them flourish. Multi-award winning in both agency and suppliers’ category from EA Masters, Sunday Times and Negotiator Awards.

Mark is a partner at the national accounting and tax firm Crowe UK LLP.  He is based in their London office close to St Paul’s.  Mark supports landlords and their agents by helping them with their taxation.  Current work involves supporting them gifting on to the next generation, trust planning and using family investment companies.  He is also the lead partner implementing the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax services at the firm.