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Private Client Property Lawyers
Whether advising on high-value urban- or rural-based property for individuals, families or business owners, our private client property lawyers specialise in taking complexity out of the equation.
What starts as a single purchase or sale of a property often requires wider considerations around ownership structures, succession planning, tax efficiency and asset protection. We work closely with colleagues across the firm to support you on the wider personal, family and financial issues that sit behind each property decision.
Globally integrated yet locally based, our team of private client property lawyers draw on our collective and international experience to offer strategic counsel in relation to residential, landed, heritage and agricultural properties, including cross border ownership and international residential portfolios.
Legal advice for private property ownership
Decisions around high-value property go hand in hand with tax planning, family arrangements, trust structures and succession considerations.
Our private client property lawyers look beyond the transaction itself, taking the time to understand our clients’ wider circumstances so they can make decisions that stand the test of time, including where property interests span multiple jurisdictions.
Our private client property legal services
Our team of private client property lawyers work efficiently and collaboratively to protect the interests of our clients – wherever they are. They bring clarity and experience to multi-faceted transactions, even where timing is critical, working closely with our international residential and real estate colleagues to deliver joined up advice.
London’s prime and super-prime residential property
London’s prime and super-prime residential property
When high-value London residential property acquisitions and disposals are involved, our clients trust us to get the deal done. Our prime residential property lawyers are known for their discretion, speed, technical excellence and coordinated approach.
We regularly advise international individuals, families and family offices on London prime and super prime residential property, coordinating seamlessly with our teams in Milan, Paris and Geneva, as well as across the Middle East, Hong Kong and Singapore. This ensures UK residential transactions are aligned with wider international property holdings, wealth structures and investment objectives.
Landed, heritage and agricultural property
Landed, heritage and agricultural property
Stewardship is at the heart of landed, heritage and agricultural property matters, guiding families as assets are managed, protected and passed between generations. Our lawyers advise landowning and farming families on rural and estate based property issues, bringing a strong understanding of the legal, commercial and practical challenges involved. This depth of experience translates into knowledgeable, commercial, practical and timely advice for those looking to buy or sell landed, heritage and agricultural property.
Country Houses
Country Houses
Our personal, client-focussed team advises on once in a lifetime country house purchases and disposals. Their technical excellence supports titles, unregistered land, private drainage, riparian responsibilities, and residential and agricultural tenancies. Transactions involving unique country houses are often confidential and time-sensitive.
Our team takes a considered approach to the information available, helping you focus on the key issues and arrive at practical, commercial solutions – recognising that opportunities like this do not come along that often. We have particular experience advising on listed properties and the challenges a listing can bring to acquisition and disposal.
Acting on complex and time-critical transactions
Time-sensitive transactions, such as buying and selling high-value assets, require advisers that can identify hidden pitfalls and navigate challenging situations, while keeping a cool head. From advice on funding and security arrangements to negotiating specialised terms, our private client property lawyers work alongside private banks, advisers and other law firms to ensure a seamless process for our clients, including where transactions involve overseas assets or international counterparties.
Property within wider private client planning
Our private client property lawyers are embedded in our broader private client offering which can advise on trusts, succession planning, tax (including cross-border considerations), immigration and family governance as part of a unified legal strategy. This enables us to connect the dots between our clients’ legal, tax and personal objectives and secure the best outcome for them over the long term, both in the UK and internationally.
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Client testimonials
The whole CRS team are excellent and wise. They are proactive and have a significant depth of knowledge in their respective field."
The Charles Russell Speechlys team is informed, knowledgeable, able, communicative and problem-solving."
Charles Russell Speechlys has an excellent range of services for our particular industry. The breadth of the team and their knowledge is excellent."
CRS is extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable about the UK property market and the legalities involved with a broad range of domestic and international clients."
They have a broad perspective, with specialisms to cover any eventuality. They are easy to contact, and move quickly."
Dealing with the residential team proved to be one of the most enjoyable experiences so far. The team are handling the transactions in a very efficient manner, with substantial level of courtesy, and in depth expertise. It's been absolutely delightful to be working with the team."
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