Real Estate: High Value Residential
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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Provided by Keystone Law
Keystone’s residential property lawyers advise on property transactions of all sizes, from ultra-high-value real estate, agricultural and landed estates, through to houses and flats. In addition to acquisitions and disposals, the team also deals with easements and covenants, leasehold enfranchisement, mortgaging and re-mortgaging, 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.
Keystone also offers specialist bilingual advice on all aspects of Spanish property law and Spanish succession, probate and administration of estates.
Recent work highlights include:
- Acting on the sale of a Grade II listed country house in the Home Counties for an eight figure sum
- Acting on the sale and purchase of various properties in Central London, each valued at several million pounds and some of which involved off-shore financing
- Advising on the purchase of prestige residential properties both freehold and leasehold in central London – £25m to £50m with appropriate structuring requirements
- Advising on the purchase of property in One Hyde Park with appropriate financing and structuring
- Advising and dealing with a complex and high-net-worth individual’s estate which included a trust structure and successfully administering the Spanish estate
Chambers Review
Keystone Law regularly acts for international high net worth clients on property transactions in prime central London areas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They work on the highest level of deals in the market but are extremely grounded. They work very well as a team, building with international companies and many different factions in one case."
"Their experience, skill and technical brilliance is across a range of properties, price ranges and holding structures. They bring a human element to their work; it is a standout quality."
"They work on the highest level of deals in the market but are extremely grounded. They work very well as a team, building with international companies and many different factions in one case."
"Their experience, skill and technical brilliance is across a range of properties, price ranges and holding structures. They bring a human element to their work; it is a standout quality."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Cooke has an excellent reputation for handling high-value property transactions.
"Ian is the best of the best and we've always enjoyed working with him. Our clients are alway happy to be introduced to Ian and his no-nonsense approach is always welcomed."
"Ian is legally and technically excellent. He brings great commercial savviness - he loves and understands property."
"He is one of the most charming, well respected and liked lawyers in this market. He has an incredible reputation and is charming to deal with. He is also extremely brilliant at what he does."
"He is unbelievably proactive, great with clients and understands the process backwards. He is the leading authority in new and old build markets for residential property."
Sakhjit Randhawa is an experienced property lawyer who regularly advises on transactions in prime London areas.
"Sakhjit has always been hard working, approachable and professional. She provides a high level of service, is highly sophisticated and provides answers to any commercial conveyancing questions."
"She is a consummate professional, with a nice way of approaching clients. She is a prolific operator and is very serious about her work ethic."
"Sakhjit is one of the sharpest tools in the market, she has dealt with many important clients. On being quick on your feet, personable but also competitive in fees - she wins, hands down."
Hugh Murphy frequently acts for wealthy clients on transactions in London and also handles rural real estate matters, including those concerning equine property.
"He does a mix of London and rural work and is really good at it. I do love working with him."
"Hugh is a highly polished individual with excellent competence and communication."
Ranked Individuals at
Keystone Law
London (Firms)