Professional Background & Academic Excellence
Joshua Liu serves as a Paralegal in Connaught Law's conveyancing team, bringing substantial expertise in both residential and commercial property law to the firm's real estate practice. His academic foundation from University College London, complemented by a Distinction in the Legal Practice Course from the University of Law and successful completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1, reflects exceptional legal training that strengthens his contribution to complex property transactions across all client matters.
His professional approach combines thorough legal knowledge with a client-centred methodology, managing transactions from instruction through to completion while maintaining meticulous records and ensuring comprehensive protection for both clients and lenders. Joshua's trilingual fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese represents a valuable asset for Connaught Law's diverse client base, enabling effective communication with Chinese-speaking clients navigating UK property transactions.
Beyond his professional practice, Joshua's pro bono experience at Citizens Advice — where he supported vulnerable clients with complex housing, benefits, employment, and immigration cases — demonstrates a genuine commitment to community engagement and social justice that informs his empathetic, client-focused approach to legal service delivery.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB): University College London — comprehensive legal education providing strong foundations across all core legal disciplines
- Legal Practice Course (LPC): Distinction, University of Law, London Bloomsbury — advanced professional training in legal practice and procedure
- Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1): Successfully completed — demonstrating competence across all qualifying legal knowledge areas
- Trilingual Capability: Professional fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese — both oral and written communication enabling comprehensive multilingual client service
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Access Legal, Insight, Excel, Practical Law, and Westlaw for case management, legal research, and transaction coordination
Residential Property Expertise & Conveyancing Support
Joshua handles all aspects of residential property transactions, providing comprehensive support on freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, refinances, and transfers of equity. From initial instruction through to exchange and completion, he ensures meticulous case management at every stage, maintaining detailed attendance notes and robust compliance records that protect client interests throughout the conveyancing process.
His attention to regulatory compliance proves particularly valuable in safeguarding both client and lender interests. Joshua conducts thorough identity verification, source of funds checks, and conflict of interest assessments while maintaining proactive communication with clients, lenders, and estate agents. He adheres to strict deadlines for property searches, raising enquiries, and post-completion registrations, ensuring transactions progress efficiently without procedural delays that could jeopardise client outcomes.
- Freehold & Leasehold Transactions: End-to-end management of residential sales and purchases, including contract review, title analysis, and completion arrangements
- Refinances & Transfers of Equity: Supporting remortgage applications and ownership transfer documentation with comprehensive lender liaison
- Legal Document Drafting: Preparation of client care letters, contracts, transfer deeds, and supporting conveyancing documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Compliance & Due Diligence: Identity verification, source of funds checks, conflict of interest assessments, and anti-money laundering compliance protecting client and lender interests
- Post-Completion Management: Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, Land Registry registrations, and comprehensive post-completion procedures ensuring all formalities are properly concluded
Commercial Property & Corporate Transactions
Joshua's practice extends beyond residential conveyancing into commercial property and corporate transaction work, providing practical, commercially focused support across a diverse range of property types including retail stores, office buildings, and industrial properties. His experience encompasses new commercial leases, lease extensions, and leasehold enfranchisement matters, representing both corporate and individual clients navigating complex commercial property arrangements.
His commercial property expertise includes assisting with the purchase of retirement and care facilities — complex transactions requiring careful consideration of employment and immigration risks, Care Quality Commission and Home Office compliance requirements, and the transfer of key contracts and assets. Joshua has researched property, tax, and pension regulations relevant to these acquisitions and contributed to the drafting of share purchase agreements and corporate documentation supporting business continuity and statutory compliance.
This breadth of experience across both residential and commercial property sectors enables Joshua to provide comprehensive conveyancing support that addresses the full spectrum of client property requirements, from straightforward residential purchases through to high-value corporate acquisitions involving complex regulatory and business considerations.
- Commercial Leasing: New leases, lease extensions, and leasehold enfranchisement across retail, office, and industrial property sectors
- Corporate Acquisitions: Supporting high-value property purchases including share purchase agreements, due diligence coordination, and corporate documentation
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating CQC, Home Office, employment, and immigration compliance requirements for specialised property acquisitions
- Contract & Asset Transfers: Managing the transfer of key contracts, assets, and operational agreements ensuring business continuity throughout transactions
- Tax & Pension Research: Property, tax, and pension regulation analysis supporting informed decision-making in complex commercial transactions
Client Care & Community Commitment
Joshua's client-centred approach ensures every transaction receives tailored, proactive legal support with clear and efficient communication throughout the conveyancing process. His trilingual fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese enables effective communication with Chinese-speaking clients, ensuring that language barriers never impede understanding of property transaction requirements, legal obligations, or procedural timescales.
His commitment to community engagement is evidenced through his previous service as an adviser at Citizens Advice, where he interviewed clients and managed complex cases relating to benefits, housing, employment, and immigration. Joshua supported vulnerable clients living in properties affected by severe disrepair, consulting with housing specialists, liaising with local councils, and securing fuel and food vouchers for families in need. This pro bono experience developed his capacity for empathetic, practical legal support that remains central to his professional approach.
Outside of his legal career, Joshua's attainment of ABRSM Cello Grade 8 with merit reflects the long-term dedication and discipline that characterises his professional work. He enjoys attending concerts and musicals in London, playing football, and spending time with friends — interests that contribute to the well-rounded perspective he brings to client relationships and professional collaboration.
Joshua's Professional Commitment: Every property transaction reflects Joshua's dedication to meticulous case management, comprehensive compliance, and proactive client communication. His combination of exceptional academic credentials from UCL and the University of Law, trilingual capability, and genuine commitment to accessible legal service ensures clients receive thorough, professional support throughout their property matters.
Connect With Joshua & Our Conveyancing Team
✓ Residential Conveyancing
Comprehensive support for freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, refinances, and transfers of equity with meticulous compliance and proactive communication
✓ Commercial Property Support
Commercial leases, lease extensions, leasehold enfranchisement, and corporate acquisitions with practical, commercially focused legal assistance
✓ Trilingual Client Service
Professional legal support in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese ensuring effective communication for Chinese-speaking clients throughout property transactions
For expert conveyancing support from Joshua Liu and our specialist property team, contact Connaught Law today. Our dedicated conveyancing paralegals provide comprehensive legal assistance combining exceptional academic credentials, multilingual communication, and meticulous case management across all residential and commercial property transactions.
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