Harbottle & Lewis LLP is praised for providing ‘top quality advice’, regularly advising a range of wealthy and high profile individuals on sales, purchases, leasehold management and enfranchisement matters. Under the joint leadership of Melanie Benson and Caroline Roberjot, the group regularly handles matters concerning country estates and rural properties, collaborating with the firm's private capital and tax departments to advise on various tax and trust planning matters. Sarah Cubacub is experienced in the full range of matters involving new build properties.
Testimonials
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‘Caroline Roberjot - The best property lawyer I have ever worked with! She has never let me down, she is extremely diligent and pro active and really cares about her clients.'
- 'Melanie Benson - An excellent property lawyer. Extremely capable, experienced and a great person to work with.'
‘Sarah Cubacub is a pleasure to work with. Her outstanding service, empathetic approach to client management and attention to detail makes her outshine her competition.'
‘Caroline Roberjot is an excellent property lawyer- calm, capable, efficient & Incredibly hardworking …. Always goes the extra mile to expediate transactions where possible and always maintaining the highest standards.'
‘Always efficient and professional. The complications and difficulties of some cases are kept calmly in control and managed with professionalism and expertise. Caroline Roberjot is second to none the best solicitor for conveyancing you can work with. ’
‘Caroline Roberjot makes the whole sale from beginning to end as stress free as possible, only informing us of problems that we need to be aware of. Her proactiveness in getting the sale/purchase through is very welcome and her professionalism shines through throughout the whole process ’
‘Personal service - the team are extremely good at the personal service side of the business and when dealing with UHNW individuals this is key. Everything including realistic timescales are set from the start which give clarity and reassurance to clients.'
‘Caroline Roberjot and the team are fantastic! They are clear, concise and always open and transparent. Putting the client at the heart of what they do. My go-to property lawyers!!'
Work highlights
- Advised a property SPV on the purchase of a Grade I listed castle in Kent, including Roman ruins.
- Advised a private limited company on the purchase of a penthouse in Mayfair.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Melanie Benson, Caroline Roberjot