Boodle Hatfield LLP's residential property team is geared towards advising a sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, large landowners, and non-UK residents investing in UK property. The practice provides a comprehensive service covering complex, high-value sales and purchases, leasehold enfranchisement, and matters concerning refurbishments and rebuilds. The highly regarded Saskia Arthur advises a broad mix of the firm’s core clients. The firm has a particularly strong offering for international clients; Shaima Jillood regularly acts for international ultra-high-net-worth individuals and companies, while Reem Al-Jumaily has a particular focus on advising clients from the Middle East on high-value Central London property and large development projects. Simon Kerrigan brings specialist knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, and Edward Allan handles high-value acquisitions and disposals.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has a residential property practice distinguished by its close collaboration with the firm’s tax, trusts, and family teams. The team’s work is exclusively focused on the high-value prime central London market. The practice’s transactional capabilities are demonstrated by its key practitioners: Thomas Moran advises UK and international clients on prime and super-prime sales and purchases, as well as landlord and tenant matters, while William Marriott brings expertise in rural country houses and properties on private estates. Tristram van Lawick is also a key figure within the practice, and the team is further strengthened by associate Hannah Catt, who has significant experience advising ultra and high-net-worth individuals on prime and super-prime London real estate and takes a key leadership role within the team.

Farrer & Co is a key advisor to private banks on complex residential property matters, with a practice noted for its ability to handle non-standard transactions such as auction sales and receivership issues. This specialist capability is part of a wider offering that covers high-value acquisitions, development, and refinancings for both residential and rural estates, all of which is overseen by practice head Hugh Wigzell. The practice’s seniority and strategic importance within the firm are further demonstrated by Laura Conduit, who heads the firm’s wider property department, and Laurie Horwood, who leverages his experience in high-value, complex work. The practice is further strengthened by Annabel Dean, who is the go-to for complex SPV deals and share purchase transactions, and Edmund Fetherston-Dilke, who is well-versed in both high-end residential and rural property matters.

Forsters LLP's residential property practice is a key advisor to a diverse and sophisticated client base, including high-net-worth individuals, prime residential developers, banks, and property funds. The team provides a full-service offering, handling large-scale developments, complex financings, and high-value sales and purchases across central London and the UK. The practice is ably led by Lucy Barber, whose broad expertise covers the full spectrum of residential matters and includes a key role in the firm’s enfranchisement work. The team’s transactional capabilities are further demonstrated by Helen Marsh, who handles substantial conveyancing and secured lending, and Robert Barham, a specialist in high-value residential and mixed-use deals. For matters involving properties of significant heritage, Charles Miéville brings a strong reputation for his work on complex Grade II listed sales and purchases.

Keystone Law’s residential property practice has dedicated focus on advising high-net-worth clients across the full spectrum of the market, including sales and acquisitions, development projects, and financing. Ian Cooke‘s practice is concentrated on the prime and super-prime London market, where he advises property developers, while Sakhjit Randhawa handles high-value residential acquisitions, new development projects, and country property transactions. The team also includes key figure Hugh Murphy, and James Bunker, who advises a client base of high-net-worth individuals from the UK and the Middle East. Felicity Sergeant and Zoe Squibbs joined the firm.

Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP's residential property practice has a specialist focus on advising private sector clients. The team’s expertise covers super-prime transactions, leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions, and residential financings. The group is led by Sarah Conway, who often handles a variety of complex residential real estate deals. The team’s capabilities in high-value and unique properties are demonstrated by Edward Burton, for whom listed buildings, new build super-prime apartments, and country houses are a key focus. Mary Campbell brings a distinct specialism, advising landed estates and handling situations involving family disharmony.

Mishcon de Reya LLP provides a sophisticated residential property service, acting for a diverse client base that includes international ultra-high-net-worth individuals, developers, investors, banks, and on and offshore investment funds. The practice is well-equipped to handle non-standard and complex transactions, a specialism of practice head James Liffen, who is an expert in shared ownership schemes, auction sales, and portfolio purchases. The team’s strong capabilities in the prime and super-prime central London market are demonstrated by Sonal Thakrar, who often advises on deals involving complex offshore structures, and also handles secured lending for banks. For clients focused on acquiring second homes or investment properties, Dee Aylward is another key contact.

Broadfield Law UK LLP provides a comprehensive residential property service, handling matters ranging from sales, acquisitions, and refinancing to more niche areas, such as lease extensions, enfranchisement, and block management. The practice, led by Hema Anand, is particularly well-known for its expertise in the prime and super-prime central London market and its work on landed estates. The team’s ability to serve a diverse client base is demonstrated by its key practitioners: Tristan Ward is a key contact for ultra-high-net-worth transactional work, while partner Lorna du Sautoy routinely assists major buying agents and PLC agents.

Fladgate LLP's residential property practice advises a diverse client base, including domestic and international high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and trusts, on a wide range of transactions. The team’s expertise covers the acquisition, ownership, and disposal of all types of UK residential real estate, from prime central London properties to agricultural estates, with a particular specialism in complex, high-value sales and acquisitions. The practice is led by Helen Curtis-Goulding, who is an expert in high-value sales and acquisitions in prime and super-prime central London, and also acts for private banks and developers on their financing needs. The team also benefits from the expertise of partner Sarah Conibeere, who focuses on fast-paced transactions for international clients, often involving complex offshore elements.

Kingsley Napley LLP has a residential property practice with a distinct specialism in advising on issues relating to the proceeds of cryptocurrencies. This forward-thinking capability is part of a wider offering for a client base of celebrities and high-net-worth individuals, which covers complex purchases and sales of prime and super-prime London property and country houses, as well as matters involving listed properties, financings, and lease extensions. The pragmatic and reliable team is led by Bethan Owen, who regularly handles high-value residential transactions. Vanessa Rhodes brings particular expertise in the management of residential portfolios and high-value purchases and sales.

Macfarlanes LLP has a residential property practice with a dual focus on prime central London homes and prestigious country estates. The team handles the full lifecycle of these assets, from sales, purchases, and lettings, to complex development work, such as refurbishments and restorations. The practice is also well-versed in matters concerning listed buildings and Crown property, and has a notable capability in handling transactions structured as corporate share transfers, often working alongside the firm’s private equity real estate team. The practice is led by Clare Breeze, with Penny Cox also being a key name within the team.

Payne Hicks Beach LLP provides an integrated residential property service, collaborating closely with its private client and property disputes teams to advise privately wealthy clients and international investors. The team’s expertise is particularly focused on complex, high-value matters, including leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions, and collective acquisitions. The practice is led by Emma Copestake, who advises ultra and high-net-worth individuals on the sale and purchase of prime London property and country estates. The team’s strong capabilities have been significantly enhanced by the arrival of key partners: Paul Brecknell focuses on super-prime London transactions, often involving complex offshore structures, while Peter Lamb has expertise in high-value deals for non-domiciled clients and also handles secured lending. Hannah Robinson is active across a range of residential sales, purchases, and refinancing.

Taylor Wessing LLP's residential property practice is built upon several pillars of deep specialism, enabling it to advise a sophisticated client base of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, developers, and trust companies on their high-end property needs. The team has a notable capability in complex enfranchisement work, an area in which Elaine Dobson is a key specialist, regularly handling high-value lease extensions and collective claims in central London. A growing area of focus for the team is advising on developments featuring branded residences. For clients with rural and agricultural property interests, Luke Callaghan leads the firm’s dedicated landed estates team.

Wedlake Bell LLP's residential property practice is geared towards a high-profile client base that includes ultra-high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, landed gentry, and board members of listed companies. The team handles a range of matters in the prime and super-prime market, with a particular specialism in high-value lease extensions and complex enfranchisement issues. The proactive and knowledgeable practice is spearheaded by Parminder Sidhu. The team’s core strength in high-end conveyancing is demonstrated by Tom Allfree and Nick Stone, with the latter being a key name for purchase and sale transactions in the prime and super-prime markets.

Withers LLP has a residential property practice structured to handle the full spectrum of transactions, often collaborating with the firm’s construction team to provide integrated advice. Practice head Nicholas Vaughan is the primary contact for acquiring and selling prime central London property, as well as handling lease extensions, freehold enfranchisement, and refinancing. For matters concerning farms and estates, seasoned private client practitioner Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall provides dedicated expertise. The team’s work for a diverse client base, including overseas investors, high-net-worth individuals, companies, and banks, is demonstrated in Pervaze Ahmed's client base.

Bishop & Sewell LLP has a residential property practice that covers all aspects of the sector, including the acquisition of prime and super-prime central London properties and country homes. The team is also a key advisor to lenders across a broad spectrum of property transactions and has considerable strength in high-value leasehold purchases. The practice’s deep expertise is reflected in its key practitioners: Thom Wilkinson primarily assists national and international high-net-worth individuals, while Ossie Swaine specialises in the sale and purchase of high-value freehold and leasehold interests in central London. The firm also has a strong landlord and tenant offering, co-led by Mark Chick, with Chris Macartney bringing specialist expertise in enfranchisement cases.

Cripps's residential property practice handles complex leasehold enfranchisement and matters related to the Building Safety Act 2022. The team acts for a client base of major London landed estates, high-net-worth individuals, and developers in property and land transactions. The practice is led by Amy Jackson, who focuses on leasehold enfranchisement and related litigation. Other key practitioners include Anna Favre, who advises major estates and developers on residential landlord and tenant law and complex enfranchisement, and Laura Blackwell-Shaw, who also handles leasehold enfranchisement for landed estates.

Devonshires Solicitors LLP's residential property practice has a deep specialism in the social housing sector. The team acts for a client roster that includes all G15 Housing Associations, for-profit registered providers, and private developers on matters ranging from large-scale development to complex regeneration projects. The practice is led by Stavrina Tofallis, who handles residential development projects, site setups, and plot sales. Key practitioners in the wider development team include Jonathan Corris, who advises on joint ventures, and Triya Maicha, a specialist in large-scale regeneration.

Druces LLP has a residential property practice with two distinct specialisms: complex leasehold enfranchisement and Sharia-compliant real estate financing. These capabilities are key to the firm’s work for a client base of high-net worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals, family offices, and corporate clients seeking support with high-value transactions, particularly within London’s prime and super-prime markets. The practice is led by Parveen Abbas, who oversees the team’s focus on this high-value segment. The firm’s Islamic finance offering is driven by Afsor Ullah, while Michelle Goodrum is a key contact for complex leasehold enfranchisement matters and investment structuring.

Edwin Coe LLP's residential property practice provides integrated advice on complex matters by collaborating with the firm’s private client and tax teams, particularly for high-net worth and ultra-high-net worth clients. The team has a significant specialism in leasehold enfranchisement, often handling claims against major London estates. The practice is led by Rosie McCormick Paice, who handles transactional and financing work for high-value residential properties and country estates. She works closely with Katherine Simpson, a noted expert in all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement, including claims involving rural property.

Harbottle & Lewis LLP has a residential property practice with a strong focus on advising high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and high-profile individuals on a range of transactions. The team handles sales, purchases, leasehold management, and enfranchisement matters, often involving properties in the London markets, as well as country estates and rural properties. The practice is jointly led by Melanie Benson and Caroline Roberjot; Benson handles high-end residential matters for both resident and offshore clients, often working with family offices, while Roberjot specialises in prime and super-prime residential property and country estates, advising a client base with strong international connections.

Howard Kennedy LLP's residential property practice handles the financing, acquisition, tax structuring, and sale of prime and high-value property. The team acts for a client base of domestic and international high-net-worth individuals, their families, and other real estate investors, with a notable recent increase in clients from the Middle East and high-profile individuals from the world of sport. The practice is led by Jonathan Achampong, and key support is provided by Liliana Coelho, an active practitioner who handles residential conveyancing matters.

Brecher LLP’s residential real estate practice handles acquisitions, sales, development, and funding, with specialist expertise in Sharia-compliant finance, receiver sales, and leasehold enfranchisement. The practice is led by Jacqui McCoy, an expert in complex, high-value transactions for both UK and international private clients, developers, and banks. Key partner Alyson Thornton-Clark also advises international high-net-worth individuals and handles Islamic finance matters, while Craig Sherrard is a key advisor to developers on large residential schemes.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s residential real estate practice specialises in high-value investment deals in the prime London market, serving high-net-worth, family offices and institutional investors. The team’s work covers the development, investment, financing, and sales of residential assets, and the practice also has specialist expertise in enfranchisement and residential tenancy matters. The team is led by Balraj Birdi, who advises on the structuring of residential investments and developments. Also in the team is Steven Thom, who has a particular focus on leasehold enfranchisement claims.

Greenwoods's residential property team handles high-value transactions for a client base of high-net-worth individuals and offshore trusts. The team is led by Will Thomas, whose expertise covers country estates, complex freeholds, and de-enveloping matters. Also in the team are Anoushka Parker, whose work includes high-value sales, acquisitions, and refinancings, and Michael Taylor, who handles fast-paced transactions and advises on block asset management.

Healys LLP has a large residential property practice that provides a comprehensive service covering all aspects of conveyancing, real estate finance, and leasehold matters. The practice is led by Kiri Kkoshi, who heads the entire real estate group and specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals, investors, and developers on prime acquisitions and real estate funding mandates. The team’s broad expertise is further demonstrated by its key practitioners: Tracey Cipolla, as assistant head of the department, handles a wide spectrum of residential work, including shared ownership and buy-to-let deals; Daniel Winslow leads the firm’s specialist leasehold services team; and newly promoted partner John Hill is experienced in a range of matters, including new-build developments and Sharia mortgages.

Hunters Law LLP’s residential property practice handles complex, multi-million pound transactions, often requiring resolution of historic title issues and integrated tax and private wealth advice. The practice is led by James Vernor-Miles, who focuses on high-value transactions with complex title structures. Other key partners include Scott Battram and Cordelia Smith, both of whom also handle complex sales and purchases, including for listed properties

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's residential property team operates as part of the firm’s wider private wealth practice, handling transactions involving prime London properties and country estates. The team has particular experience in landlord and tenant law, including lease extensions and enfranchisement matters. The practice is co-led by Lee Greaves, who focuses on high-value transactional work for UK and international clients, and Martin Codd, whose expertise is concentrated on freehold acquisitions and lease extensions.

Streathers‘s residential property practice handles all aspects of buying, selling, developing, and financing for clients with property in central London and the countryside. The team, which advises high-end developers and high-net-worth individuals, is led by Simon Main. Key support is provided by Laura Owens, who also focuses on developer work; senior partner James Danaher, who advises on all aspects of residential property; and Sarah Buttleman, who handles residential property and development work. Felicity Sergeant departed the firm in February 2025, joining Keystone Law.

Weightmans LLP has an established, partner-led residential property practice that works closely with its private wealth team to advise a diverse client base, which ranges from families with long-established wealth to high-profile individuals in sports and entertainment. The London team is led by Karen Mayne, an experienced practitioner in the prime and country property markets. Other key partners Philip Vickers and Sarah Pennington also focus on advising high-profile media and celebrity clients on complex transactions.