Real Estate: High Value Residential
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 1
About
Provided by Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP
We focus on the acquisition, disposal and letting of high-value residential property for corporate and private clients in the UK and the rest of the world. Ranked in the top tier by Chambers & Partners, the Legal 500 and many more, the team was named Residential Property Team of the Year at the Chambers HNW Awards in 2023.
We have a diverse client profile, acting for ultra-high net worth individuals and wealthy families, Sovereigns, family offices, private banks, corporate and trustees on real estate matters. We also enjoy excellent relationships with the leading residential agencies, surveyors, valuers, buying agents and private banks which specialise in advising high net worth individuals.
In addition to sales and purchases, we also take an active role in the management of residential properties and buildings for clients and advise on a range of technical issues encountered in residential property practice. We also have experience of the regulatory and legal issues involved in secured lending in relation to the purchase of such property and are able to advise on such matters.
Naturally, we draw on the estate planning and immigration expertise of the other teams in the firm to ensure an integrated approach to questions of moving to the UK, residency for tax purposes, funding property acquisitions and, where appropriate, establishing property structures for UK domiciled and non-domiciled clients to ensure efficiency from a UK tax perspective.
Chambers Review
Maurice Turnor Gardner acts for international high net worth clients on significant property transactions in London. In addition to prime London property sales and purchases, they also work on post-transaction financing and enfranchisement issues.
Strengths
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"It is a brilliant legal team, they are literally always available. They are fully in tune with the market; the definition of a team with their finger on the pulse."
"MTG are incredibly helpful and their experience is invaluable to us. Everyone at the firm is very knowledgeable."
"They have a team of considerable experience and ability. I could count on one hand the number of times I have called them and not had an answer immediately - this sort of service puts them at the top."
"I consider them to be one of the most important firms in this sphere. They are made up of some very senior and experienced personnel coupled with undoubtedly some the brightest juniors in London."
"It is a brilliant legal team, they are literally always available. They are fully in tune with the market; the definition of a team with their finger on the pulse."
"MTG are incredibly helpful and their experience is invaluable to us. Everyone at the firm is very knowledgeable."
"They have a team of considerable experience and ability. I could count on one hand the number of times I have called them and not had an answer immediately - this sort of service puts them at the top."
"I consider them to be one of the most important firms in this sphere. They are made up of some very senior and experienced personnel coupled with undoubtedly some the brightest juniors in London."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Burton is a highly experienced partner within the firm's real estate team. He regularly handles significant property transactions for affluent clients across prime central London.
"Edward is an exceptional solicitor - proactive, helpful and motivated to achieve the result even with challenging clients."
"Ed is fiercely bright, and an outstanding individual who clearly commands the deep respect of his team. I know that he will always take ownership of an issue and resolve it with minimum fuss."
"Edward is the go-to man for sales over £10 million."
Sarah Conway is the head of the firm's real estate practice. She is regularly instructed by high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients in significant property transactions.
"Sarah is a very calming, interesting, intelligent and proactive lawyer. She is a leading authority in property and has great business contacts in the industry."
"Sarah is brilliant, she has done a lot of high end deals over the years. She works well with her team."
"Sarah is the benchmark, and regularly wins the best individual award in her field for good reason. She is responsive and always honest, with immense experience and is a pleasure to work with."
"Sarah is one of the best real estate lawyers in London."
Mary Campbell regularly handles significant residential property transactions for wealthy and ultra-wealthy clients.
"Mary is a fantastic lawyer and is always willing to advise us and help us take a view on complex matters."
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