Cripps fields an excellent team which services U/HNW individuals on a broad range of issues. It is adept at handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, advising on new build warranties, alterations and refurbishments, as well as planning matters. The practice has also developed a solid reputation for its work on enfranchisement. Zainab Dakhil’s clients include established large London estates and wealthy individuals, developers, professional landlords and lenders. Anna Favre specialises in residential landlord and tenant law and leasehold enfranchisement. Amy Jackson and Fiona McIntosh are both well-regarded, while Laura Southgate excels in property dispute resolution.
Testimonials
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- 'Zainab Dakhil - Exceptional, hard-working solicitor, regularly available for updates. She has great communication skills and gets things done, which is very reassuring when passing her details onto our clients, family and friends'.
- 'The expertise of the team is second to none in the residential property sector. However, they are also all incredibly approachable, good-humoured and always a pleasure to work with'.
- 'Laura Southgate for her ability to grasp and analyse complex legal issues and deal with difficult clients. Anna Favre for the experience she brings to cases'.
Work highlights
- Won a competitive tender in February 2022 to be sole legal adviser to one of the most elite private developments in London which owns and manages 37 super prime residential apartments serviced by Four Seasons, with sale prices ranging from c.£20m-c.£60m.
- Advising ultra-high net worth individuals in relation to a complex collective enfranchisement claim on a Prime Central London building with an aggregate value of circa £40m, enabling the acquisition of the freehold and intermediate interests.
- Acting for a newly-incorporated SPV looking to expand its property portfolio by purchasing 12 apartments within a new complex in London off plan.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zainab Dakhil, Anna Favre, Amy Jackson, Fiona McIntosh