Sonal Thakrar is a Partner and former Head of Residential Property in Mishcon Private. She specialises in the purchase and sale of prime and super-prime residential property in Central London, often dealing with complex offshore structures and time-sensitive lending requirements, as well as secured lending to banks.
Sonal effortlessly navigates the regulatory and fiduciary requirements in multi-jurisdictional transactions and has strong connections across the UK and internationally.
Chambers HNW describes her as “an absolute powerhouse who always goes above and beyond for clients, with her work ethic and speed being the best in the business.”
Her client base is dynamic and diverse, including overseas investors, UHNW individuals and their companies, family offices, trust companies, investment and trading companies, and banks. Sonal adapts seamlessly to the cultural and time-sensitive needs of her clients and consistently delivers on high-profile, high-value transactions in prime Central London, often in challenging market conditions. She brings drive and enthusiasm to her work, leading teams of experts on complex matters.
Peers describe her as “very dynamic, very high-tempo and very client-focused,” as well as “commercial and pragmatic.” "One of the largest dedicated residential property practices in London, known for their breadth of knowledge and close working relationships with all parties involved".
Key Experience
- Regularly acting as project manager on major international transactions involving multiple law firms whom she leads and co-ordinates.
- Acting for ultra-high net worth individuals on purchase/sales transactions.
- Acting on behalf of international clients in relation to complex and time sensitive transactions involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising clients in relation to complex structuring/financing arrangements.
Career History
Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Partner, Charles Russell LLP
Associate, Charles Russell LLP
Assistant Solicitor, Charles Russell LLP
Qualified, Pearson Lowe