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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

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William Marriot and Thomas Moran co-lead the department at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, which has a focus on complex and high-value transactions in prime central London. It regularly works with leading intermediaries and advises a wide range of clients from UHNW buyers and sellers, to developers, land agents and trustees. The group also has considerable international capabilities and works closely with its strong private wealth offering. Moran advises on many landlord and tenant matters and issues relating to leasehold enfranchisement. Marriott is skilled at handling all aspects of the acquisition and disposal of high-value property across England. Tristram van Lawick is known for his agricultural law expertise and runs the firm’s landed estate management team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are able to advise private clients on a wide range of specialisms, so that advice can be provided in a joined up and convenient format. The advice is always clearly communicated and relevant’.

  • ‘Thomas Moran's methodical, calm approach, focused on solving problems, rather than finding them, is refreshing and reassuring. He is always responsive, understanding the value of communication'.

  • ‘Collaborative and take a sensible approach. When we see CRS on the other side we breathe a sigh of relief!’.

  • ‘Tom Moran is so wise and always calm and great to deal with'.

  • ‘The team are excellent. Knowledgeable, slick, reliable and very user-friendly. They can react to a situation very quickly and their advice is always top class'.

  • ‘Tom Moran. He is an extremely wise lawyer and there is nothing that he hasn't experienced. He can navigate a tricky situation with complete dexterity. He is also a great deal of fun to deal with - something that isn't always the case!’.

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Lawyers

Leading individuals

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Tom acts for UK and foreign clients in relation to the acquisition or disposal of residential and agricultural property, landlord and tenant matters including leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions, mortgages and finance. He works very closely with the onshore and international tax teams in particular, and his overriding aim is to provide a joined up integrated service to the private client. Tom is recognised as a “Band 1” lawyer in Chambers HNW and as a “Leading Individual” in Legal 500. He is also top recommended in the Spear’s 500 guide and in the Spears Property Advisors index. Chambers says that Tom “is, as ever, exceptional, knowledgeable, wise, and gives very sound advice" with another noting that “He is a team player, he is focused and articulate - his depth of expertise prevails every time."  

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

William Marriott, Thomas Moran

Other key lawyers

Tristram van Lawick