Awdry Law is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Senior Solicitor to its Land & Development team, based in the firm’s Swindon office.
Joining the firm in February 2026, Jessica de Noronha brings nearly twenty years’ experience built exclusively within residential development. Beginning as a paralegal in residential plot sales, Jess quickly developed a passion for the detailed and technical nature of development work, as well as the satisfaction that comes from being involved in the creation of new homes.
Jess advises developers and landowners across the full lifecycle of development transactions and prides herself on acting as a trusted advisor, taking a proactive and collaborative approach to getting deals done. Believing strongly in collaboration, she works closely with all parties involved in a transaction to keep matters progressing smoothly and to make the process as straightforward and positive as possible.
Her experience covers a broad range of development-related matters, including the purchase and sale of development land, heads of terms reviews, option and promotion agreements, conditional and unconditional contracts, development finance, planning and infrastructure agreements, and residential plot sales.
Commenting on the appointment, Tim Hotchkiss, Partner and Head of Land & Development, said:
“As our Land & Development team growth trajectory continues at pace, it is vital that we focus on lawyers who not only have strong technical experience, but that are also dynamic and collaborative in their approach. Jess has settled into the team seamlessly, bringing fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a real dedication to client care. She is clearly a deal-maker and her proactive nature makes her the perfect fit as we strive to enhance our offer to developers, landowners, agents, brokers and the like.”
Speaking about joining Awdry Law, Jess de Noronha added:
“I’m really pleased to have joined Awdry Law’s Land & Development team. The firm has really great work and clients with exciting opportunities for growth. The team has been incredibly welcoming, and I’m looking forward to building relationships with developers and landowners.”
Outside of work, Jess is a keen morris dancer and performs with Mayflower Morris, dancing traditional North West clog dancing.
Jess’s appointment further strengthens Awdry Law’s Land & Development offering and reinforces the firm’s commitment to providing commercially focused, practical advice to clients across Swindon, Wiltshire and the wider region.
