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14 April 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Mishcon de Reya—Dee Aylward

Law firm welcomes residential property partner

Mishcon de Reya has recently announced the appointment of Dee Aylward, who has joined the firm's Private group as a Partner in its London office. Dee will sit within the Residential Property team. 

A specialist in residential property transactions, Dee (pictured) is known for her expertise in acting for high-net-worth individuals residing in the UK and overseas on time-sensitive sales and purchases of high-value properties in Prime Central London. 

Her experience also includes advising on purchases involving complex Stamp Duty Land Tax advice, structuring, multiple dwellings relief and mixed-use advice. 

Before joining Mishcon de Reya, Dee headed up the Residential Property team at Laytons LLP since its merger with Silverman Sherliker in 2017. She had previously held the role of Partner at Silverman Sherliker after joining in 2012. 

Commenting on her appointment, Dee said: 'I am thrilled to be joining the pre-eminent Residential Property team at Mishcon de Reya and to work alongside two of the leading lawyers in the field, James Liffen and Sonal Thakrar. I am excited to bring my experience of the fast-paced world of London property to the team'. 

James Liffen, Head of Mishcon de Reya's Residential Property team, said: 'We are delighted that Dee has chosen to join Mishcon de Reya, she has a wealth of experience and a fantastic network of clients and contacts across the prime and super prime London.'

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