Elaine Dobson

Elaine's clients describe her as a sophisticated advisor with a commanding knowledge of private wealth law, excellent client rapport and first-class contacts. She's the Head of our UK Residential Property team. She's recognised as one of the UK's leading lawyers for high-value residential work.

Elaine advises clients on all aspects of residential property including purchase and sale, refinancing, restructuring, tenancies and landlord and tenant matters. She's also got expertise in statutory lease extensions and freehold claimes, both for individuals and groups. Elaine works with an international client base of wealthy individuals and families, banks, private rented sector (PRS), investors and developers. Elaine is highly regarded for her work on enfranchisement, and has advised many private individuals and investors on how to best utilise various statutes to protect and enhance asset value.

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Karriere

Since 2014	Partner, Taylor Wessing
2007 - 2014	Partner, Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

Ausbildung

1999

Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales

Expertise

Rechtsgebiete und Gruppen Immobilienrecht Private Client

Branchen Private Wealth Immobilien

Referenzen

Acquisition and proposed redevelopment of St John's Wood Barracks	A high net worth overseas investor on the acquisition and proposed redevelopment of the St John's Wood Barracks site.
Purchase of a single building in St Johns Wood for total of GBP10m	A res non dom HNWI with a family office on the purchase of 8 flats in one building in St Johns Wood for total GBP10m following which the freehold claim under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Following completion we were tasked with a full redevelopment project including financing and tax planning for the creation of 10 individual properties for sale.
Investor-Beratung zum Funding einer digitalen Vermietungsplattform von Wohneigentum	Beratung eines Investor beim Funding der in London ansässigen, digitalen Vermietungsplattform Flatfair, die Vermietern das Anbieten kautionsfreier Wohnungen ermöglicht

Awards

Chambers High Net Worth UK 2020	Leading individual – Real Estate: High Value Residential (band 2): Elaine Dobson is well regarded for handling high-value property transactions for affluent clients. "She has a good name for high-value residential," says a peer, who adds: "She is good to work with and definitely a name for new development work." One buying agent remarks: "She is sharp, efficient and a commercial operator. She gives excellent and balanced advice." Another estate agent comments: "She is very responsive and quick off the mark with emails no matter what time of day."
Spear's 500 2020	Top Property Adviser
Chambers High Net Worth UK 2019	Leading individual - Real Estate: High Value Residential (Band 2)