Dee is a Partner in Mishcon Private, with expertise in advising private individuals on the acquisition and disposal of private and family homes, with extensive experience handling complex residential property matters, including time-sensitive sales and purchases of high-value properties, particularly in Prime Central London.
She is known for her highly efficient and personable approach and is widely recommended for her ability to guide clients through complex transactions, and protect their long term interests.
Dee is ranked in The Spear’s 500 (2025) as one of the “Top Recommended” property lawyers, and Chambers notes that “Dee Aylward is all-round amazing.”
Clients consistently praise the personal and attentive quality of Dee’s service, often commenting on her ability to make what can be a complex and emotionally charged process feel clear and “stress-free.”
Dee works as an integral part of each client’s wider professional team, liaising closely with buying agents and other professionals where required to ensure a seamless and trusted transaction process.
Her clients are typically UHNW and HNW private individuals based in the UK or purchasing homes in London from overseas, including from the US, the Middle East, and Asia. Many are acquiring second homes in London and value clear, trusted guidance throughout the acquisition and disposal process.
Key Experience
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Acting for private individuals on time sensitive sales and purchases of high value private residences in London
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Working alongside Tax colleagues on purchases involving complex Stamp Duty Land tax advice and structuring
Career History
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Partner, Laytons LLP
Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course, University of Law, Store Street, London
English BA (Hons) Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London