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Laurie acts for individuals, institutions, private banks and others on property transactions with a particular focus on high value residential properties. His wide ranging market knowledge ensures he is able to work to achieve a successful transaction. He has acted for many of his clients for many years as their property interests have become more valuable and complex. He has an excellent understanding of the value and importance of relationships within the private wealth world and a desire to work collaboratively with all those involved in a transaction. 

Laurie is a Partner in the property department and was the practice area manager for the residential and secured lending team for 8 years until May 2022.

Laurie's individual clients are predominantly, but not exclusively, high net worth with a background in finance or the City or with an international element. Many of them have complex property requirements and require proactive and commercial advice. He also acts for many leading private banks and has done so for a number of years. This experience enables him to provide pragmatic advice about how best to progress a transaction. He is used to working with fast paced transactions where speed and efficiency of delivery are key. He has a network of contacts across the industry and considers making connections to ensure transactions happen a key part of his role.

Laurie qualified as a solictor in 2001.

Recognitions

The Legal 500 2026

Residential Property

Leading Partner

Spear's 2025

Property

Top Recommended

Chambers HNW 2025

Real Estate: High Value Residential

Band 1

Spear's 2024

Property

Top Recommended

Memberships & Accolades

Laurie is recognised as Top Recommended in Spear's 500 Property Lawyers Index 2025.

Testimonials

"Laurie is hugely respected as a top lawyer for high-value London property. He works at a furious pace and delivers exceptional results for his clients. " (Chambers HNW 2025)

"Laurie is one of the best I have worked with. He runs one of the largest teams in London with an intricate knowledge of property law. He is highly respected, empathetic and calm." (Chambers HNW 2024)

"Laurie is first rate, often gets involved on banking and financing side and approaches that with real intellectual rigour." (Chambers HNW 2024)

"Laurie is an exceptional lawyer who is very good at client management and very pragmatic." (Chambers HNW 2024)

Laurie provides an excellent legal service. He is very knowledgeable and frequently takes a commercial view in order to provide the most appropriate advice." (Chambers HNW 2023)

"He is able to work through very complex issues with a speed and diligence that makes things happen." (Chambers HNW 2023)

"...just a brilliant mind, intelligent and a helpful individual….His ability to make things happen and work to timelines is second to none." (Chambers HNW 2022)

"Laurie Horwood has the expertise and knowledge of a lot of very different cases and can therefore explain them to people who don’t have much of a legal background. He is accessible and quick to respond." (Legal 500 2022)

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