Cordelia Smith

Associate

Cordelia joined Hunters as a trainee solicitor in September 2019, qualifying into our Property department in October 2021.

Before pursuing a legal career, Cordelia read English at the University of Cambridge. She completed her MA and PhD in History of Art at Birkbeck, University of London, lectured in the department while completing her research, and subsequently worked in museums. She completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, and then worked as a paralegal for two years.

Cordelia is a recommended lawyer in the Legal 500, recognised for getting things done ‘efficiently, reliably and without fuss‘.

Directory rankings

Recommended Lawyer: Real estate – residential property

“Cordelia Smith and James Vernor-Miles are the two individuals that I work with and are outstanding in their field.”

“Cordelia Smith handled everything superbly. Very personable and helpful!”

– Legal 500 (2026)

Key Lawyer: Residential Property

“Cordelia Smith – gets things done efficiently, reliably and without fuss.”

“The team I work with are very approachable, sympathetic, friendly and efficient at dealing with my requirements. James Vernor-Miles and Cordelia Smith.”

“James Vernor-Miles and Cordelia Smith are both highly efficient and I believe outstanding in their field.”

– Legal 500 (2025)