England - London • Real estate
Macfarlanes LLP
The versatile team at Macfarlanes LLP advises clients on all their residential property needs. This work encompasses advising on the sale, purchase, letting and refurbishment of prime central London homes. The group is also skilled at advising on the sale, purchase, construction, enlargement and restoration of prestigious country estates. It has particular expertise in buying off-plan property, and it frequently assists clients with buying overseas properties. Head of department, Clare Breeze, has extensive experience of working with private clients and family offices investing in the UK and international property markets. Helen Sculthorpe is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive communications. Solution givers and creative anticipation of questions and their answers'.
‘I have found them to be a proactive, upbeat team with very good communication that offer an all round service with putting their clients at the forefront’.
‘I've worked with Helen Simmons on a number of transactions, and she has always been efficient, commercial, approachable and a pleasure to work with'.
‘The team draws on a strong cross-section of internal expertise within residential property and delivers on demanding client requirements, well outside the norm and therefore requiring a premium bespoke service'.
'Helen Sculthorpe has been very helpful. She demonstrated patience and a focus on detail when faced with highly demanding and evolving client instructions over a prolonged period'.
‘Great team'.
- 'Penny Cox has been highly effective. Given the nature of the transactions we deal with in the Ultra High Net Worth category, clients expect a prompt and efficient service, and I can rely on Macfarlanes to offer this service, always on hand to speak to a client immediately'.
- 'Use plain, easy to understand English, grasp and simplify issues quickly, fast turnaround, no fuss and easy to work with'.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Breeze