Craig Foot Head of Residential Property
Residential Property
Craig Foot is Head of Residential Conveyancing and a Senior Managing Associate at Swinburne Maddison. Joining the firm in 2025 with over 17 years’ experience in residential property law, Craig brings a wealth of practical knowledge and leadership expertise. He was promoted to Senior Managing Associate in May 2026.
Craig graduated with an LLB (Hons) from Nottingham Trent University in 2007 and began his legal career as a conveyancing assistant. He qualified as a legal executive while working full-time, before completing the Legal Practice Course and qualifying as a solicitor in 2016. His career includes senior roles at a prominent North East law firm, where he progressed to team leader and assistant operations manager.
At Swinburne Maddison, Craig leads the Residential Conveyancing team, with a strong focus on client care, operational efficiency and delivering a tailored legal service. He advises clients on a full range of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, auction sales and new build transactions.
Craig has built strong relationships across the region and is particularly experienced in working with property investors, whether individuals or companies, supporting them in growing and managing their portfolios with confidence.
Known for his practical and client-focused approach, Craig is committed to open communication and proactive support throughout every transaction. His calm, solution-oriented style and depth of experience make him a trusted advisor to his clients.
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Re-mortgages
- Transfers of equity
- Investment property transactions
- Auction and new build purchases
Craig has worked in residential conveyancing for nearly two decades, handling thousands of property transactions across the North East and beyond. His experience spans all aspects of residential property law, from routine sales and purchases to complex investment and auction transactions.
During his career, Craig progressed from lawyer to team leader and assistant operations manager, combining technical expertise with operational oversight. He qualified as a solicitor while working full-time, demonstrating his dedication to professional development and excellence in practice.
Career highlights include:
- Leading a high-performing conveyancing team and contributing to firm-wide operational improvements
- Supporting investors with strategic property acquisitions and portfolio management
- Advising on a wide range of residential transactions, including new build purchases and auction sales
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Cohabitation Reform to bring a Measured Step Towards Greater Fairness
The Government’s June 2026 consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, marks a significant and long-overdue shift in the direction of family law in England and Wales. For some time, lawyers have recognised the growing gap between the current legal framework and the reality of modern relationships. This consultation represents a considered attempt to address that […]
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Admissibility of Anonymous Witness Statements in Civil ASB Cases
Anti-social behaviour (“ASB”) cases remain one of the most challenging areas of civil proceedings. Noise nuisance, intimidation, harassment, vandalism, drug activity and threatening conduct can have a serious impact on local communities. However, many victims and residents are reluctant to come forward due to fear of retaliation. This raises an important question. What are anonymous […]
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Conveyancing FAQs: What to Expect When Buying or Selling a Property
Buying or selling a home is a significant milestone, and for most people, it’s not something they do often. It’s therefore completely natural to feel uncertain about the process and to have questions along the way. At Swinburne Maddison, we believe clients should feel informed and supported at every stage. Below, we’ve answered some of […]
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