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Keystone Law

Real Estate: High Value Residential

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : London (Firms)


Keystone Law

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Keystone’s residential property lawyers advise on high-value property transactions, advising buyers, sellers, property agents, property acquisition companies, banks, financiers, development companies, and trustees in relation to their residential real estate transactions.

 In addition to acquisitions and disposals, the team also deals with easements and covenants, leasehold enfranchisement, mortgaging and remortgaging, and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) matters.

The team has extensive experience in landlord and tenant matters, including helping to resolve any disputes that arise.

The international breadth of our client base: We are advising clients from as far afield as Australasia, the Far East, the Gulf, Europe, the USA, Eastern Europe and the Offshore Centres.

Recent work highlights include:

    • Advised on the sale of 85 super-prime apartments for our client Westminster Development Services Limited, who has developed the famous building known as The Old War Office on Whitehall in London.
    • Advised on the sale of 60 Curzon Street, Mayfair, comprising 42 luxury apartments in this stunning location and whose gross development value is expected to be around £600 million.
    • Advised Valouran on the sale of their super-prime apartments at 54 Bishops Avenue.
    • Advised on the sale of all of the apartments to date at the luxurious 8 Eaton Lane development in Belgravia.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: High Value Residential - London (Firms)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Keystone Law regularly acts for international high net worth clients on property transactions in prime central London areas.

Strengths

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  • Keystone Law has technically proficient lawyers. They're commercially savvy and helpful for leasehold flats. There's not many things they haven't seen before. They're very proactive in finding a solution, and they're lovely to deal with. The clients like them a lot.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Ian Cooke and his team are brilliant communicators, professional, approachable and trustworthy. We love working with them and feel that the service they provide is already very good.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team at Keystone Law produce highly valued legal assistance to my clients, which adds value to my business. This method of offering excellent legal services with their landmark charming and friendly approach promotes and supports a positive and long-term business relationship with discerning investors, both UK and International.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Keystone Law provides attention to detail. We are very happy with the service they provide.

    Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ian Cooke
    Band 1Ian Cooke

    Ian Cooke

    Ian Cooke has an excellent reputation for handling high-value property transactions.

    • Ian is a phenomenal lawyer and a smooth operator. He looks after big developments. He's nice and collaborative.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
    • With his keen sense of market awareness and extensive legal experience, Ian has built an extremely high standard of commercial awareness – all to the benefit of his clients and investors.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Ian is a wonderful solicitor, great to work with and my number one recommendation for my clients.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Ian has strong attention to detail and speed, and is forward-thinking.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Sakhjit Randhawa
    Band 1Sakhjit Randhawa

    Sakhjit Randhawa

    Sakhjit Randhawa is an experienced property lawyer who regularly advises on transactions in prime London areas.
    • Sakhjit has great experience at the highest level of her legal sector. She continues to travel extensively to meet with internationally wealthy clients, giving her a global outlook in dealing with various international clients and across many respected cultures.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sakhjit is a great solicitor and lovely to work with.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Hugh Murphy
    Band 3Hugh Murphy

    Hugh Murphy

    Hugh Murphy frequently acts for wealthy clients on transactions in London and also handles rural real estate matters, including those concerning equine property.
    • Hugh is wonderful to work with – very quick to respond to emails and questions, knowledgeable, helpful and overall great experience.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Hugh kept the ball rolling. He kept everything moving forward. He's a good communicator and proactive.

      Real Estate: High Value Residential respondentHigh Net Worth

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