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Elaine Dobson
Spear’s Review
Favoured by London’s jet set and international UHNWs, Taylor Wessing’s residential property group head Elaine Dobson advises on ‘all aspects’ of property law, including purchase and sale, refinancing, restructuring, tenancies and landlord and tenant matters.
She is highly experienced with statutory lease extensions and freehold claims, assisting clients ranging from HNWs to banks, investors and developers. Dobson has seen a surge of offshore buyers and Middle Eastern clients – but fewer from China due to the Chinese government’s capital controls.
‘If they’re not renting out, they want to know what the capital return is going to be – and who can predict that at the moment?’ she mused.
Adviser Profile
Head of our UK Residential Property team, Elaine is recognised as one of the UK’s leading lawyers for high-value residential work. Known for her sophisticated, commercial approach and deep knowledge of private wealth law, she has excellent client rapport and first-class contacts.
Elaine advises on all aspects of residential property, including purchase, sale, refinancing, restructuring, tenancies, and landlord-tenant matters for a global clientele of wealthy individuals and families, banks, PRS investors, and developers. Elaine is also highly regarded for her work in enfranchisement, advising clients on leveraging various statutes to protect and enhance asset value.
Rank: Top Recommended

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+44 20 7300 4808
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Hill House, 1 Little New St, London, EC4A 3TR
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