Urban Estates
We’ve been trusted to support one of central London's leading estates for three centuries and advised other estates of varying locations and sizes for many years.
Because of this, and our commitment to understand and appreciate the desired outcomes of our clients, we’re able to deliver a fully integrated, consistent service that’s second to none.
We call upon our skills across the range of property advice, covering commercial, residential, development, management and regulatory matters, providing joined-up solutions in collaboration with our colleagues in construction, tax, finance, corporate and property litigation to ensure we provide the guidance needed to support stewardship and long term strategic ventures.
Recommended reading
In this edition, we explore the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting property owners, investors, developers and landlords across both the commercial and residential sectors. As the pace of reform continues to accelerate, the focus is increasingly on the cumulative impact of a number of overlapping legislative and policy changes.
Read more 3 min read 08 Jul 2026 Private school closures: What opportunities do they present for investors?Former school sites can present rare redevelopment opportunities, but no two assets are the same. In Property Week, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood outlines the key legal, planning and commercial considerations investors should assess when evaluating former school properties, from planning and heritage constraints to title, access and infrastructure issues.
Read more 3 min read 01 Jul 2026 Is diversification a viable strategy for struggling private schools?Can diversification help private schools navigate growing financial pressures and falling pupil numbers? In CoStar, Real Estate Partner, Sophie Henwood explores how schools are rethinking their estates to generate income, while highlighting the operational and legal constraints that mean diversification is far from a straightforward solution.
Read more 2 min read 24 Jun 2026 Adapting to VAT changes: what next for independent school propertiesIndependent schools considering closure or diversification following the VAT changes must navigate complex legal and commercial challenges. In Education Property Magazine, Partner, Sophie Henwood explores the challenges schools, investors and developers face – from lease restrictions and covenants to planning constraints – and why there is rarely a straightforward solution. As she notes, every property requires a bespoke approach.
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