High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP
We advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees, family offices and international investors on the acquisition, disposal and management of prime and super-prime residential property in London and across the UK.
Property transactions are often closely connected to wider wealth, family and succession considerations. We work closely with clients to understand their objectives and provide clear, commercially focused advice tailored to their circumstances. Whether acquiring a home, restructuring a portfolio or managing a time-sensitive transaction, we help clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Our team advises on a broad range of residential property matters, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, new-build purchases, financing and refinancing, lease extensions, licences for alterations, portfolio transactions and landlord and tenant matters. Many instructions involve high-value assets, complex ownership structures and cross-border considerations.
As part of our Private Wealth specialism, we work closely with colleagues in tax, wealth and succession, family, immigration and disputes to provide coordinated advice that reflects the full context of our clients' affairs.
We also advise on enfranchisement and building safety matters, acting for landlords, tenants, leaseholders and freeholders in relation to leasehold reform, lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and the Building Safety Act 2022.
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The residential property team at Howard Kennedy works on significant transactions, particularly for its high net worth clientele based in the Middle East. It is active in the prime London market, working on properties with complex titles, easements and planning concerns.
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The team at Howard Kennedy were helpful and pragmatic. Searches were progressed very quickly. They were extremely responsive, knowledgeable and ensured that the matter progressed smoothly and quickly.
Howard Kennedy's team has exceptional communication and a 'go-getter' attitude.
Howard Kennedy are extremely responsive and efficient, and looked after their client's needs whilst being realistic to the situation.
Howard Kennedy's communications with me and the parties involved in my property sale deal was swift, and they are keen to finalise the transaction.
The team at Howard Kennedy stands out for its deep technical expertise in high-value residential transactions combined with a highly commercial and pragmatic approach. They have a strong understanding of the nuances of prime and super-prime London property, particularly in areas such as Chelsea, and are adept at managing complex title, financing and contractual issues efficiently.
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Jonathan is incredibly impressive.
Jonathan is highly pragmatic, considered and outcome-focused in his approach. He grasps complex issues very quickly and finds novel and commercial methods to resolve them.
Jonathan is an exceptional partner and adviser. He's sophisticated, experienced and informs clients well. He stays fully invested in the critical commercial context and wider transaction drivers so that when you need him, he is entirely focused on the most critical issues – one of the best lawyers I’ve ever instructed.
Imran Sadiq is an impressive senior associate in the team, assisting a lot of high net worth clients on their London real estate portfolio management. He has a strong client base in Middle Eastern jurisdictions of clients looking to invest or develop properties in prime London.
Imran Sadiq provides an outstanding level of client service and demonstrates a high degree of sophistication and commercial awareness.
Imran was very helpful and effective in my case.
Imran is a cooperative solicitor, he handles the issue of selling my property professionally.
Imran provides excellent client service and considered advice to ensure completions of both deals on the same day.
Imran is always one step ahead of the process.
Ruby Begum is a senior associate at Howard Kennedy and assists international high net worth clients on complex transactions. She is active on deals in the prime central London market.
Ruby goes above and beyond to be efficient, and to help both my clients and I understand every step of the process.
Ruby was a key part of our buying team, came highly recommended and delivered at every point, going above and beyond to ensure our timelines were met and risk minimised.
Liliana is an associate solicitor who advises domestic and international clients on high-value residential property transactions, refinancing and lease extensions.
Liliana is extremely responsive, efficient and understanding of clients' needs whilst adopting a realistic approach.
Liliana is responsive and professional.
Liliana patiently handled several potential buyers and gave me useful advice.
Head of Real Estate: High Value Residential
Real Estate: High Value Residential
Real Estate: High Value Residential
Real Estate: High Value Residential
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