Tax
United Kingdom
13 October 2025
Taylor Wessing LLP's residential property practice is built upon several pillars of deep specialism, enabling it to advise a sophisticated client base of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, developers, and trust companies on their high-end property needs. The team has a notable capability in complex enfranchisement work, an area in which Elaine Dobson is a key specialist, regularly handling high-value lease extensions and collective claims in central London. A growing area of focus for the team is advising on developments featuring branded residences. For clients with rural and agricultural property interests, Luke Callaghan leads the firm’s dedicated landed estates team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The property team at Taylor Wessing have an impressive range of knowledge which they communicate to clients effectively and in a timely manner.’
- ‘Luke Callaghan is a strong performer and has a good rapport with his clients.’
- ‘I have dealt with the team for three years on both sale and purchase transactions of London real estate, primarily in the prime Belgravia and Chelsea areas. Throughout several complex and aborted transactions, the team was always there to assist, providing useful advice and guidance.'
- 'The attention and support from our assigned contacts, as well as the partners involved, was consistent.'
- ‘The team shows dedication and provides support in a friendly, knowledgeable, constructive, and patient manner, explaining changing circumstances well. We have been happy with the services provided by Taylor Wessing, including Tax, Estate Planning, and Real Estate.'
- ‘The residential property service is of the standard expected of a major city firm: swift, courteous, and intelligent. It is a key component of a competitive private client practice.’
Practice head
Elaine Dobson
Other key lawyers
Luke Callaghan