Alexa Beraldo
Partner
Private Client & Commercial Property
Alexa advises on a wide range of issues relating to wills, probate, inheritance tax, estate planning and powers of attorney. She also deals with both residential and commercial property transactions including purchases, sales, lease negotiations and commercial licences to assign, deeds of surrender, etc.
Alexa studied Commerce at McMaster University in Canada (2015) and Law at University of London (2018). She joined Posada & Co as a paralegal whilst completing the LPC at BPP Law School in London and began her training contract shortly after. Alexa qualified as a Solicitor in March 2021.
Alexa lives in Tooting and enjoys running. When she's not working, you will usually find Alexa with her nose in a book.
Daniel Leitao
Junior Associate - Litigation and Property (QWE)
Daniel joined Posada & Co in 2020 as a Legal Assistant. Currently, Daniel assists our clients in the areas of dispute resolution (litigation), residential property, private client and family matters.
Daniel read History at Portsmouth University and is currently undertaking the SQE course to pursue his ambition to be a lawyer.
Outside of work Daniel enjoys playing football, supports Liverpool FC and is a part-time semi-professional bee keeper.
Delfin Posada
Founding & Managing Partner
Delfin has a breadth of Commercial Property and Private Client Law experience having worked in a city firm in Sydney, a heavyweight legal 200 firm and a boutique private client law firm in the West End.
Delfin advises on capital and inheritance tax planning, trusts, estates and long term care planning. He also advises on drafting tax efficient wills and carries out probate work on simple and complicated estates, including cross-border estates. Delfin is passionate about helping people put their personal and tax affairs in order and helping people through very difficult times such as bereavement or the loss of capacity.
Delfin also advises small business owners, landlords and investors with respect to commercial matters including buying and selling properties, commercial leases and other business matters.
Delfin lives in Surrey with his wife and daughter. Outside of work, Delfin enjoys playing tennis and travelling.
Etain Leung
Family Law and Dispute Resolution Solicitor
Etain is a lawyer at Posada & Co specialising in Family Law and Dispute Resolution. In particular, Etain specialises in surrogacy law having dealt with court applications under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, with a 100% record of obtaining Parental Orders in the High Court.
Etain read law at Oxford Brookes University and completed her masters degree at the University of Law. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, tennis and volunteering for charity.
Harpreet Virdi
Senior Conveyancer
Harpreet Virdi is an accomplished Senior Conveyancer with over a decade of expertise in all facets of property law. Her comprehensive skillset includes sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, enfranchisement, and new builds. Known for her proactive, results-driven work style, Harpreet consistently excels in meeting targets and providing exceptional client service. She is a graduate of Middlesex University (LLB / BA in Law and Psychology). Outside of work, Harpreet enjoys travel, fine dining, and spending quality time with her family in South London.
Kayla Nel
Office Administrator and Paralegal
Kayla Nel is an essential member of the Posada & Co team, ensuring the seamless operation of our offices. As an Office Administrator, she handles the day-to-day functions with efficiency and professionalism. Additionally, Kayla provides invaluable paralegal support to Delfin Posada, aiding him with legal and notarial clients. She also extends her paralegal expertise to our family law department, demonstrating her versatility and dedication.
Kayla's commitment to excellent client service and exceptional organisational skills make her an indispensable asset.
Laura Harwood
Risk and Compliance Lawyer
Private Client Solicitor
Laura is the firm’s Risk and Compliance Lawyer. Laura advises our lawyers on a wide range of compliance queries. She advised the firm’s COLP, COFA, MLRO and directors on changes to relevant laws and regulations.
Apart from her compliance role, Laura is an experienced Private Client Lawyer, advising clients on Wills, Inheritance Planning, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.
Laura has extensive experience in various areas of law, having worked in the following areas of law: personal injury, family, property, wills, probate and charity. Laura has also worked as a law lecturer at Croydon College and as a Compliance and Legacy Manager for Cats Protection.
Laura lives in East Sussex with her husband, daughter and two dogs.
Mateo Pais-Pedret
Paralegal and Notary Clerk
Mateo joined Posada & Co in 2023 after achieving a first-class honours degree in Law from the Open University.
Mateo is the primary point of contact for all our clients, both new and existing. He is always happy to assist with any enquiries or requests. Mateo is passionate about his work and is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of service. Mateo frequently works with our notary clients, assisting them with their notarial enquiries, obtaining apostilles at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office or embassy attestation.
Outside of work, Mateo follows La Liga and is a huge Valencia fan. He also enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing tennis and extreme ironing. He is also fluent in Spanish, conversational in Italian and is learning Portuguese.
Nicole Monks
Junior Associate - Property and Private Client (QWE)
Nicole joined Posada & Co in January 2021 as a Legal Assistant and assists with residential and commercial conveyancing, private client work and general administration work at the firm.
Nicole studied law at the University of Glasgow and University of Auckland and is currently undertaking the SQE to qualify as a lawyer in England and Wales.
In her spare time, Nicole loves to read books, watch football and hunt pokemons. Originally from Scotland, she is an avid Celtic fan.
Nikita Assani
Partner & Head of Property
Nikita is a Partner at Posada & Co and deals with a wide range of Property matters such as Residential Conveyancing, New Build Purchases, Off The Plan Purchases, Help To Buy, Buy To Let, Shared Ownership, Remortgages, Lease Extensions and Freehold Enfranchisement.
Nikita read English at Loughborough University and completed her Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Law. She joined Posada & Co in 2015 as a paralegal. She trained and qualified at Posada & Co and now heads our Property Department.
Nikita lives in North London with her husband. In her spare time, Nikita enjoys reading, baking and travelling.
Parul Jhalla
Consultant Lawyer & Head of Family
Parul has over 30 years experience in all aspects of family law, having graduated from the London School of Economics in 1980 and subsequently qualifying in 1984.
She advises clients on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial and property settlements and matters involving children. Parul is known for providing practical, constructive and cost effective advice to minimise distress at what can be a highly distressing time for clients.
Parul also advises on pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements and wills and property transfers within matrimonial matters.
Parul is an active member of ‘Resolution’ and has featured on ‘News At Ten’ in respect of family law. She has knowledge of several languages including Hindi, Gujarati & Urdu.
In her spare time, Parul enjoys spending time with her grandchild. She also likes to try new adventures such as para-sailing and attending live football matches.
Rita Mohabeer
Senior Solicitor, Family Law Department
Rita Mohabeer is a highly experienced solicitor with a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to her work in family and child law.
Rita is a panel member of the Law Society Family Law Accreditation Scheme and deals with divorces, financial and children arrangements, cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements as well as obtaining emergency orders for injunctive relief and prohibited steps orders.
She is fluent in French, allowing her to assist a broader range of clients. Outside of work, she enjoys playing badminton and spending time with her family.
Syeda Aktar
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyer
Syeda read law at Liverpool John Moores University. She completed the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, Manchester. Over the past ten years, she has gained extensive experience in various areas of dispute resolution such as personal injury, property disputes, inheritance disputes, immigration, commercial, and criminal matters.
Syeda has conducted her own advocacy for various cases at County Courts and First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). She is dedicated to providing excellent service to clients and ensuring their cases are handled efficiently and effectively.
Syeda is trilingual in English, Bengali, and Urdu. During her free time, she enjoys socialising with friends and family, going to the gym, hiking, and hosting events and parties. Syeda is also involved as a lead head for an organisation called Al Buraj Press and loves to travel abroad. Syeda, an ardent Manchester United supporter, fondly reminisces about the glory days when the Red Devils consistently secured a place in the top 4.
Zahira Khan
Property Paralegal
Zahira joined Posada and Co in 2022 as a Paralegal. She assists our clients in different areas of law, specifically, Dispute Resolution, Private Client and Residential Property. She dabbles in copywriting and is an active contributor to the firm’s social media content.
Zahira studied Law at the University of Surrey. Zahira aspires to be a Real Estate Lawyer and plans to qualify as a Solicitor in England and Wales through the SQE route.
In Zahira’s free time she likes to read books, watch “Friends”, play tennis and explore North London.