Environmental, Social and Governance
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s residential real estate practice specialises in high-value investment deals in the prime London market, serving high-net-worth, family offices and institutional investors. The team’s work covers the development, investment, financing, and sales of residential assets, and the practice also has specialist expertise in enfranchisement and residential tenancy matters. The team is led by Balraj Birdi, who advises on the structuring of residential investments and developments. Also in the team is Steven Thom, who has a particular focus on leasehold enfranchisement claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘For me this practise is about relationships and can do attitude.'
- 'Balraj Birdi has to be one of the best people I have come across for straightforward legal conversations and explanations.’
- ‘Balraj Birdi thinks about resolutions and problem solving, to get deals moving. He is always available to call and talk to, which is so important.’
- ‘Almost always available even for matters that require not only legal knowledge but also other expertise.’
- ‘Steven Thom helped me with a difficult problem relating to the reinstatement of a gas supply.’
- ‘Balraj Birdi and Julianne Treacy both stand out.’
- 'Good depth and support in the team!'
- 'Excellent knowledge and problem solver. Pragmatic.'
- 'Excellent knowledge and problem solvers. Pragmatic.'
- 'They alerted me to all the possibilities and kept me in the loop all the time. They were also helpful in getting a prompt completion of sale which was important.'
Practice head
Balraj Birdi
Other key lawyers
Steven Thom; Julianne Treacy