Chris is a residential property lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He acts for ‘High Net Worth’ individuals and families purchasing in London (and the surrounding area) and has a long track record of helping non UK domiciled clients acquire UK property. Chris’s expertise includes advising on freehold and leasehold transactions and large scale developments, including off-plan purchases for individual investors and acting for developers on large scale developments.
Chris is a specialist residential property and conveyancing lawyer based in our London office and is a Partner within the Residential Property Team at Mayo Wynne Baxter.
He supports individuals who are looking to sell or purchase a property. He works with a varied client base from first time buyers to developers and high net worth individuals.
Chris is an expert in all aspects of residential property law and has considerable experience of guiding clients through the conveyancing process. In addition to his many private clients, Chris has acted for a wide range of larger clients such as property developers, private offices and house builders. Chris is an excellent communicator who strives to provide a high-quality service to his clients.
Chris has a large overseas client base and has spent many years travelling to meet clients in locations around the world including South East Asia, Europe and China.
Outside of work Chris enjoys travel, reading and (watching) various sports.
Grant qualified as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1994 and as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2003.
With over 25 years of experience across the full spectrum of family law, Grant is a Resolution trained mediator and a Solicitor Advocate. He leads the Family Department, overseeing a team known for delivering clear, strategic and pragmatic advice.
Grant is a highly experienced and well respected practitioner across the Southern region, Grant is ranked in Chambers in the leading individuals table for the South. This recognition reflects his reputation for being “extremely knowledgeable and hard working” and “a very effective lawyer”. He is also listed as a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500, where he is described as “excellent, client focused, kind and understanding”.
Grant’s practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including divorce, complex financial remedy matters, children issues and cases involving unmarried couples and civil partners. He is known for combining a calm, solutions focused approach with robust representation when required. Many clients turn to Grant for his ability to manage high conflict or emotionally charged cases with clarity, sensitivity and authority.
Grant has significant experience advising and representing clients who have been victims of domestic violence, as well as those facing allegations of domestic abuse. He is adept at securing urgent protective orders and navigating intricate safeguarding issues.
Grant’s particular areas of expertise include:
- Intractable contact/parental alienation children disputes;
- Temporary/permanent removal of children from England and Wales;
- International/domestic child abduction/failure to return;
- Relocation with children within England and Wales;
- Emergency/urgent court orders involving children;
- Urgent applications for orders to protect clients from domestic violence.
- Complex financial claims upon divorce/separation.
Grant is frequently instructed in matters involving significant conflict, allegations of implacable hostility, or international elements. His cases often involve nuanced balancing of welfare considerations, risk assessments and strategic litigation planning. He is widely regarded for his steady judgement, meticulous preparation and ability to achieve positive outcomes in challenging circumstances.