Commercial, knowledgeable and international - these are the hallmarks of the full and integrated service offered by the Private Property team which is a key part of the Private Client Group at Charles Russell.

We are ranked by independent research as one of the best teams in the UK, among the largest, and noted for providing a time zone-friendly service coupled with excellent legal knowledge.

Our advisers have in-depth knowledge of the needs of international investors into the UK property market because they frequently travel to regions such as South-East Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean.

We advise international banks, private investment companies and private individuals from Britain and overseas on UK investment property transactions.

The team's expertise in offering legal advice to property investors and owner-occupiers is coupled with a focused commercial approach to provide the best possible advice with a detailed knowledge of the markets, the deals process and needs of our clients. Clients also have the significant advantage of the team working closely with the firm's renowned trust and tax lawyers as part of the complete service provided.

We also advise, in fluent French, Spanish and English, those of our clients looking to purchase property in France, and in Spain.

Charles Russell is also the only firm to provide a senior dedicated property acquisition and management consultant to help clients find the right property, particularly in London, and negotiate the purchase of it for the right price.

Of additional interest to overseas property investors and banks is the Group's ability, through in-house British Virgin Islands (BVI) lawyers, to offer advice on BVI international business companies.