


Jake specialises in residential conveyancing, acting for individual clients, freeholders, and portfolio landlords, with extensive experience across a broad range of property transactions.
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Jake acts for individuals, companies and lenders on a wide range of property transactions, with particular expertise in lease extensions and collective enfranchisement. His experience also includes sales and purchases, drafting leases, transfers of equity, buy-to-let investments, refinancing and independent legal advice.
He regularly acts for leaseholders and freeholders on statutory and voluntary lease extensions. His in-depth understanding of leasehold legislation ensures that clients are well-informed and supported throughout every stage of the process.
Alongside assisting leaseholders and freeholders navigate the lease extension process, he frequently works with portfolio landlords, offering expertise on bridging finance and providing advice in relation to their responsibilities as landlords.
Jake graduated in 2013 and began his legal career at a regional firm in Radlett. He went on to gain further experience through a mini-pupillage at Atkin Chambers in Gray’s Inn, London. In January 2018, Jake qualified as a Solicitor at a local firm in Norwich. He joined Leathes Prior in December 2021 and was promoted to Associate in May 2023.
Outside of work Jake enjoys playing golf, keeping fit, and being involved in his local mixed martial arts gym.
Jake was brilliant from start to finish when selling my property. The whole process was handled professionally, communication was excellent, and everything was explained clearly whenever I had a question. Selling a property can be stressful, but Jake made it feel far more straightforward than I expected.
Great service and well communicated all the way through the process. Top work by Jake Mowatt and the team at Leathes Prior.
I have used both Lilly and Jakes teams at Leathes Prior and both have been very efficient and most importantly very timely and quick at responding to my emails and getting the mortgages completed - I've had other solicitors not reply for days or just go awol - these guys its never a worry.
Jake worked for us during this difficult and protracted sale and we are very grateful to him for finding solutions when there didn't seem to be any, for repeatedly assisting the buyers’ two sets of solicitors with documents that they had mislaid or forgotten about and for being totally professional and proactive throughout. Jake was always available for calls and to update us when requested.
I'm so pleased to have found a responsive and efficient solicitor. I had a great experience dealing with Jake and Leathes Prior for my property purchase. Jake handled everything swiftly and was always a pleasure to speak with.
Jake and Zumi were both amazing and were always very helpful and responsive. It wasn't an easy job for them as the other sides solicitors were challenging, however they excelled and closed the transaction on time. I would highly recommend their services, and I will use them again in the future! Great job guys, thank you so much!
We recently had a complex property sale that Stephen Wilson, Jake Mowatt and the team at Leathes Prior really helped with. They were persistent and supportive throughout the whole process and frequently delivered beyond expectations to get the sale completed.
Excellent work by Jake Mowatt on the latest property sale. Jake was thorough and efficient. Easily contactable throughout the entire process. Highly recommend!
I decided on using Leathes Prior solicitors for both the sale and purchase of my houses.. Jake Mowatt and his team dealt with everything superbly, nothing seemed too much trouble for them. The communication between myself and them was second to none, I cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you to Jake, Charles, and the whole team.
Jake and the team were excellent throughout the whole process. We didn’t know where to start as this was a probate case but we were kept fully informed, every step of the way. We would definitely recommend.
Another transaction completed by Jake Movatt. Incredible from start to finish. I will never use another solicitor. Charlie and Stephen were also a great help. All a credit to Leathes Prior, I can see why they have the reputation they do.
Leathes Prior is top tier! I wouldn't go with anyone else, 28 days after my property purchase, I had the keys. Jake Mowatt, my solicitor, is a legend. He made the entire process so easy and stress free even though I wasn't the easiest of clients. Shoutout to Zumi as well, almost instant replies to emails.
Jake and Zumi were amazing with selling my house. Everything was done on a timely manner and kept me informed throughout the whole process. The knowledge and professionalism of Jake was impeccable. Would highly recommend!
Jake, Imogen and Izabela have recently helped me with a transaction and have been fantastic. Thorough, helpful and great communication throughout. Thank you.
Exceptional work throughout from Jake Mowatt on my latest project. Few hurdles to go through, dealt with fantastically. Very impressed, thanks Jake!
As a property investor, I have used Jake at Leathes Prior on most of my purchases and will continue to use him. Excellent service, quick, painless, and great communication. 100% recommend.
Outstanding service from Jake Mowatt, who kept us informed throughout and responded to all queries with clarity, courtesy and efficiency. We wouldn't hesitate to turn to Leathes Prior again, who are a great credit to Norwich.
Jake & Zumi were absolutely brilliant in handling the sale of our property in Kent. They were very professional, efficient, and quick at answering queries, and their communication was great throughout. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for conveyancing services. Thank you :)
Jake is the ultimate professional and made what was an extremely complicated transaction with multiple hurdles much less stressful than it could have been! Zumi was also extremely communicative and ensured that I was up to speed. A great team. This is not the first time I have used Jake specially, and it will not be the last.
Excellent work by Jake Mowatt in the residential property department. Putting in the extra work to get my deal over the line on a tight deadline.
This is my first time using Leathes Prior and it definitely won't be the last. Jake Mowatt was brilliant from start to finish, his communication throughout the whole process was excellent. Highly recommend.
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