One of London’s secret property power players, Withers’ residential property head focuses on prime transactions for HNWs and institutions, particularly tax and structuring advice. He also has in-depth multi-jurisdictional expertise on overseas purchases, funding and complex holding structures.

Roberjot loves creating a network of important connections for clients: ‘Fantastic property finders, mortgage brokers, private bankers — it’s putting that team together and knowing the personalities well enough so that when the client comes to me I can see what that client needs straight away and put together the right team for them. That’s really exciting actually, and also makes everybody’s lives easier.’

Ranson has been a Macfarlanes man for close to fourteen years, but colleagues still remember his rather uncommon trainee application. ‘I put “I love property law” on the form,’ he says. ‘I still get teased about it to this day.’

Farrer’s estates and private property head is clear about what separates the great from the good. ‘A sense of humour,’ says the personable Pring.

‘What is the decisive tax change or event that will reverse London’s success as an international city?’ was the question playing on clients’ minds last year, Moran says.