The team at Boodle Hatfield LLP is noted for its broad expertise, handling a variety of complex deals involving the sale and purchase of high-value residential properties. Other areas of focus for the team include leasehold enfranchisement, as well as refurbishments and rebuilds, often advising non-UK residents on buying UK property to hold as an investment. The ‘highly regarded’ Saskia Arthur  advises a broad mix of HNWIs, large landowners and substantial estates, while Shaima Jillood regularly acts for international UHNWIs, families and companies, with a strong focus on Middle Eastern clients. Simon Kerrigan has particular strength in landlord and tenant matters, while Edward Allan covers a range of high-value acquisitions and disposals of residential property. Naomi Heathcote, joined the team from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in February 2024.

The residential team at Farrer & Co is led by the ‘exceptional‘ Laura Conduit. Clients praise the team for assisting ‘UHNWI clients and companies with discretion, style and class’. Other key members of the ‘dynamic’ team include Laurie Horwood, who handles a broad array of complex and high-value residential property transactions. Edmund Fetherston-Dilke is well-versed in the full range of high-end residential and rural property matters. Hugh Wigzell is noted for his distinctive focus on high-value new build properties, and Annabel Dean is particularly recommended for her work on complex SPV deals and major transactions where the buyer purchases shares in a property owning company.

Forsters LLP is a ‘powerhouse in the residential property world’, handling the full range of residential property matters. The team is ably led by Lucy Barber who handles the full spectrum of residential property issues, as well as playing a key role in the enfranchisement team, with its broad expertise spanning large-scale developments, complex financings, and high-value sales and purchases in central London and across the UK. The group routinely acts for a diverse client base of HNWIs and UHNWIs, as well as prime residential developers, banks, property funds and investors. Helen Marsh has a wealth of experience in substantial conveyancing transactions, in addition to secured lending, and landlord and tenant issues. Robert Barham specialises in the purchase and sale of high-value residential property, and mixed-use assets. Charles Miéville handles a wide range of residential matters, and maintains a strong reputation for his work on complex Grade 11 listed sales and purchases.

Praised for its ‘commercial approach’, the team at Keystone Law primarily assists high-net-worth clients. Featuring noteworthy figures like Ian Cooke and Sakhjit Randhawa, the group handles instructions spanning the full spectrum of the residential property market including sales and acquisitions, developments, and financings, as well as enfranchisement and disputes. Cooke regularly handles transactions within the prime and super-prime London residential property market, advising property developers on the sale of houses and apartments in developments. Randhawa is particularly skilled at assisting with high-value residential property acquisitions, sales and new development projects, as well as country residential property transactions. Hugh Murphy is a key figure within the team. James Bunker joined the firm from Vardags in January 2024. Bunker’s client base consists of high-net-worth clients from the UK and the Middle East.

The ‘really experienced’ team at Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP is noted for its ‘excellent’ knowledge of property law. The group specialises in advising private sector clients on super-prime transactions, leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions, and residential financings. Sarah Conway heads the practice, regularly handling a range of complex residential real estate deals. Edward Burton is particularly knowledgeable of matters involving listed buildings, new build super-prime apartments, as well as country houses. Mary Campbell is skilled at handling situations where there is family disharmony, often advising landed estates.

Mishcon de Reya LLP is vastly experienced in assisting international UHNW individuals, sophisticated and start-up developers, investors, banks, corporates, as well as on and offshore investment funds. Practice head James Liffen has a expertise in complex transactions involving shared ownership, auction sales and portfolio purchases. Sonal Thakrar is a key name for UK residential property and secured lending to banks, and is particularly skilled at advising on transactions involving prime or super-prime residential property in central London involving complex offshore structures. Dee Aylward is another key figure within the team who often advises on the purchase of second homes or investment properties.

BDB Pitmans primarily advises high-net-worth individuals, corporates, investors and trusts on the purchase and sale of property in prime and super-prime central London. Under the leadership of Hema Anand, the practice is recognised for its expertise in lease extensions, enfranchisement and refinancing, in addition to its work on block management, and on SPV asset purchases. The team is particularly well-known for its expertise in landed estates. Tristan Ward is recommended for his skill at handling ultra-high-net-worth transactions. Lorna Du Sautoy was promoted to the partnership in June 2023, and routinely assists major buying agents and PLC agents.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's offering focuses exclusively on high-value prime central London work, advising UNHW buyers and sellers, as well as financiers, developers, property and land agents, and trustees. The team regularly collaborates with the firm's tax, trusts and succession, and family practices to advise clients on structuring property transactions. Thomas Moran advises both UK and international clients on buying and selling high-value residential property in prime and super-prime London. Moran also regularly advises on landlord and tenant matters, and leasehold enfranchisement. William Marriott has considerable experience of advising on rural country houses, and on properties on private estates and the City. Tristram van Lawick is another key figure within the practice.

The ‘highly competent and proactive’ team at Fladgate LLP advises domestic and international clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals, to businesses and trusts. Under the leadership of Helen Curtis-Goulding, the team is skilled at handling the full gamut of matters concerning the acquisition, ownership and disposal of all types of residential real estate in the UK, including agricultural properties. The team specialises in complex, high-value property sales and acquisitions, in addition to freehold and leasehold residential transactions in prime and super-prime central London, and the surrounding areas. Sarah Conibeere is a key name within the team.

The ‘pragmatic and reliable’ team at Kingsley Napley LLP handles a wide range of UK residential property transactions regarding prime and super-prime London residential property and country houses. The majority of the team's clients are celebrities, high-net-worth individuals and their families. The team is adept at handling a myriad of complex purchases and sales, in addition to advising on matters concerning listed properties, financings and lease extensions; notably, the team excels in advising on issues relating to the proceeds of cryptocurrencies. Practice head Bethan Owen regularly assists with high-value residential transactions, and Vanessa Rhodes has particular expertise in the management of residential portfolios, and in high-value residential purchases and sales.

Macfarlanes LLP assists its clients with all their residential property needs, ranging from the sale, purchase, letting and refurbishment of prime central London homes, to the sale, purchase, construction, enlargement, and restoration of prestigious country estates. Additionally, the team is well-versed in matters concerning the ownership of listed buildings, Crown property and property on other London estates, country houses and sporting estates, as well as the purchase of off-plan property. The team is also known for handling transactions structured as a corporate share transfer of the property holding company, in collaboration with the firm's private equity real estate team. Clare Breeze heads the practice, and Penny Cox is a key name within the practice.

Emma Copestake heads the practice at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, which regularly handles a range of high-end residential property matters. The team is best known for its work for privately wealthy clients, as well as international investors in high-value residential properties. The group has a wealth of expertise in leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions and collective acquisitions, frequently collaborating with property disputes practice, and the private client team. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Paul Brecknell from Withers LLP in November 2023, and the joining of Peter Lamb (also from Withers LLP). Hannah Robinson was promoted to partner in June 2024.

Taylor Wessing LLP is regularly instructed by ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their family offices on the purchase and sale of luxury, high-end properties and sites across the country. The team has considerable strength in complex enfranchisement matters, an area in which Elaine Dobson is particularly experienced. The team is skilled at advising clients on freehold, lease extensions and on collective enfranchisement claims for high-value buildings in central London. The group also advises trust companies, and other entities such as developers, family offices and private banks on a growing number of developments or schemes which include branded residences. Luke Callaghan leads the team’s rural and landed estate team, often advising on all aspects of high-end residential and agricultural/rural property.

Parminder Sidhu spearheads the ‘proactive and vastly knowledgeable’ team at Wedlake Bell LLP, which handles a broad range of matters across the prime and super-prime residential market, and assists ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm's client roster consists of celebrities, landed gentry, and board members of listed companies. The group excels in advising on high-value lease extensions, as well as individual and collective enfranchisement issues. Tom Allfree is well-versed in high-end residential conveyancing, and Nick Stone is a key name for residential conveyancing purchases and sales in the prime and super-prime markets. Jonathan Achampong left the firm in December 2023.

The team at Withers LLP advises on the full spectrum of residential property transactions, regularly collaborating with the firm’s construction team. Pervaze Ahmed acts for adiverse client base of overseas investors, high-net-worth individuals and their companies, trust companies and banks. Bertie Hoskyns-Abrahall is a seasoned private client practitioner whose focus is on farms and estates. Practice head Nicholas Vaughan frequently assists clients with acquiring and selling prime central London residential property, lease extensions, freehold enfranchisement and refinancing.

At Bishop & Sewell LLP, the group covers all aspects of residential real estate, including the acquisition of prime and super-prime central London properties, and country homes. The team regularly acts for lenders in a broad spectrum of property transactions, and has considerable strength in advising on high-value leasehold purchases. Thom Wilkinson primarily assists national and international high-net-worth individuals, and Ossie Swaine specialises in residential sales and purchases of high-value freehold and leasehold interests in central London. Mark Chick co-leads the landlord and tenant team, Chris Macartney specialises in diverse matters including enfranchisement cases, and Charles Davidson is a key name within the practice.

Cripps houses a team known for advising landed estates, high-net-worth individuals, developers and landlords on the purchase or sale of high-value residential property and land. The group is also well-regarded for its work on complex matters involving leasehold enfranchisement, rights of first refusal and requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022. The team has broad knowledge of agricultural and rural estates, new estates, and off-plan units for both domestic and international clients. Amy Jackson, Zainab Dakhil, and Fiona McIntosh all jointly head the practice.

Druces LLP fields a ‘knowledgeable, sincere and client-driven’ team, which maintains its strong presence in the residential real estate market. Key names of note include Suzanne Middleton Lindsley, who is skilled at handling a variety of residential property transactions involving issues relating to investment, development and financing, in addition to handling Shariah compliant financings. Practice head Parveen Abbas handles the full range of residential conveyancing issues, and is noted for her strong focus on the prime and super-prime London sector, and the Home Counties market. Michelle Goodrum is also recommended.

Edwin Coe LLP is praised for providing ‘very professional and balanced advice’. The team regularly collaborates with the firm's private client and tax departments to advise its varied client base on tax structuring and succession planning matters. The team acts for both borrowers and lenders, and as a result has significant expertise in dealing with the financing of residential property portfolios, landed estates and agricultural land, as well as enfranchisement work. Rosie McCormick Paice specialises in transactional and financing work, often involving high-value residential properties in London.

Harbottle & Lewis LLP is praised for providing ‘top quality advice’, regularly advising a range of wealthy and high profile individuals on sales, purchases, leasehold management and enfranchisement matters. Under the joint leadership of Melanie Benson  and Caroline Roberjot, the group regularly handles matters concerning country estates and rural properties, collaborating with the firm's private capital and tax departments to advise on various tax and trust planning matters. Sarah Cubacub is experienced in the full range of matters involving new build properties.

Howard Kennedy LLP's team typically handles the financing, acquisition, tax structuring and sale of prime residential property for domestic and international high-net-worth clients, their families and other prominent real estate investors. The team regularly handles prime real estate transactions, acting for both UK and overseas buyers. Jonathan Achampong now heads the practice having joined from Wedlake Bell LLP in January 2024, and Amalie Raben-Levetzau left the firm in March 2023.

Karen Mayne spearheads the practice at Weightmans LLP, which handles an array of high-value residential property matters. The team is well-known for its expertise in leasehold enfranchisement. Mayne is well-regarded for her advice on the purchase, sale, letting, ownership and management of residential property for owner-occupation, as well as for investment and development purposes by UK and offshore clients. Philip Vickers is another key contact, and Sarah Pennington joined the team from Russell-Cooke LLP in February 2024.

Spearheaded by Jacqui McCoy, the ‘friendly, professional and efficient’ team at Brecher LLP is known for handling acquisitions, sales, development and funding work, both in London and throughout England and Wales. The group advises individual buyers and sellers, as well as borrowers, landlords and tenants, and most notably acts for many high-value residential developers in both prime central London and the South East. Alyson Thornton-Clark and Craig Sherrard  are key figures within the practice.

The residential property team at Healys LLP is known for representing lenders, banks, brokers and agents. Practice head Kiri Kkoshi specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals, investors and developers on prime acquisitions, high-value investments and real estate funding. Daniel Winslow is a key contact in the firm’s leasehold services team. Tracey Cipolla assists clients with a wide spectrum of residential property work, including shared ownership and buy-to-let deals.

James Vernor-Miles heads the ‘truly professional, understanding, reliable and courteous' practice at Hunters Law LLP, which regularly advises on larger transactions. These deals often involve complex issues such as multiple titles, or rights over neighbouring land. The team has broad experience spanning Grade 11 listed buildings, vast houses with layered covenants and alterations, to residences with complex histories.

Under the joint leadership of John Aynsley and Nicola Kravitz, the team at Memery Crystal handles the full range of site acquisitions and disposals. The team also handles issues relating to the financing, construction, planning and development of these sites, and all manner of property disputes. The group's client base consists of investors (such as high-net-worth individuals and their family offices), developers, banks, property owners and asset managers. Mixed-use developments are a key area of expertise for the practice.

Praised for its ‘exceptional service levels’, the team at Streathers is ably led by Felicity Sergeant, and handles all aspects of the purchase, sale, development and financing of residential property, both in central London and the countryside. The team is often instructed by high-end property developers, in addition to domestic and international HNW individuals and families. Simon Main has a strong track record in advising on various high-value residential property matters.