Saskia Arthur > Boodle Hatfield LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by Saskia Arthur and Hayden Bailey, the ‘thorough and responsive‘ team at Boodle Hatfield LLP advises on the full range of issues from providing strategic tax advice to advising on day-to-day property matters. Across its offices in London and Guildford, it continues to act for some of the largest estates in the country and is skilled at handling the sale and purchase of valuable residential properties, farms and agricultural land. Other core areas of expertise include advising on disputes concerning the ‘modern family’ and helping clients with devolution and development issues. It continues to develop its reputation as one of the key firms for young entrepreneurial heirs and owners of landed estates who are setting up new business ventures. The team is sought after for its work with key landed estates that also have entrepreneurial businesses such as vineyards and renewable energy operations. Consultant Sue Laing and Andrea Zavos are among the other esteemed members of the group.

Saskia Arthur leads an active and ‘really strong‘ team at Boodle Hatfield LLP– it has acted on over 1,200 residential transactions in the last 12 months with individual transaction values of up to £100m. The group garners praise for the breadth of its expertise. It is adept at advising on the sale and purchase of high-value residential properties, as well as advising non-UK resident clients on buying UK property to hold as an investment. In addition, it is a known name for its considerable strength in areas such as leasehold enfranchisement, residential developments, refurbishments and rebuilds. Simon Kerrigan is well-regarded for his work on all aspects of residential property. Shaima Jillood is the joint head of the firm’s Middle East practice, and is experienced in advising on a wide spectrum of residential property matters. Reem Al-Jumaily is another key member of the firm’s Middle East practice, and specialises in the sale and purchase of UK residential property. The team’s expertise spans advising on high-value prime central London properties, as well as large London development projects. Edward Allan is another name to note, who frequently handles many complex transactions.