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Peter Wright

Senior Solicitor

Peter Wright joined the firm in January 2020. His previous firms include Macfarlanes, where he trained and qualified, and Hunters. 

Peter delivers a first-class service and is the go-to lawyer for mid to high-net-worth individuals with London property interests. 

Peter has a sound knowledge of dealing with the complex leasehold structures encountered within some of the major London estates, including the Crown, Grosvenor and Cadogan estates. His experience extends to new-build properties and the Help to Buy scheme, equity transfers, re-mortgages, unregistered land, equity release schemes, adverse possession claims, boundary disputes and matters involving offshore ownership structures.

Peter acts for several landlords in connection with the ongoing management of their portfolios.  He is also an experienced leasehold enfranchisement practitioner who works for tenants and landlords in connection with lease extension claims, collective enfranchisement, exercising the Right To Manage and other matters relating to leasehold property.

Peter’s clients include high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trustees, banks, developers and landowners. Properties range from central London flats to country houses and estates across England and Wales, with values as high as £30 million.

Peter works closely with our Private Client team to ensure his clients receive a 3D service, including advice on inheritance tax, wills, trusts and estate planning.

Peter Wright is an Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) member.

BA History, Wadham College, University of Oxford 2009
GDL, The College of Law, London 2010
LPC, BPP Law School, London 2011
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 2014)

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Peter focuses principally on the acquisition, charging, development and disposal of high-value residential property, together with lease extensions and enfranchisement matters.

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