Maria Connolly, a real estate partner at Bristol-headquartered law firm TLT, has been elected chair of the Association of Property & Fixed Charge Receivers (NARA).
Maria, pictured, was elected by NARA’s 350-strong membership. Her appointment is in recognition of Maria’s national expertise in the field of loan default and distressed real property as well as TLT’s leading reputation in the fixed charge receivership arena. 
Working with council members, Maria will aim to raise the profile of NARA, the only organisation representing and promoting best practice within the world of property and Fixed Charge Receivers. She will also ensure that the association delivers on its goal of being a leading education and training provider to those involved in fixed charge receivership.
Maria said: “Looking forward, NARA has crucial role in increasing the understanding of the role and function of receivers. I’m delighted by my appointment and look forward to working with the other council members, helping to foster relationships between property & fixed charge receivers and the lenders who appoint them.”
Maria has been an active member of NARA for a number of years and has served as chair of its finance committee. TLT’s head of real estate Andrew Glynn is a NARA council member and former chair.
NARA’s 20th anniversary this year was celebrated at a high-profile House of Commons reception in June.
