Helpful and professional approach in responses to enquiries
— Lesley, Cobham
 
 

solicitor

As a senior solicitor, Talat blends over 20 years of legal expertise with a practical, solution-focused approach. Known for providing clear advice on complex matters, Talat has built lasting relationships with clients who value her ability to simplify technical issues and guide them confidently through significant property, corporate and commercial transactions.

Talat runs, works, talks, and eats at high speed. She has drafted more contracts than most people have had slices of pizza and can document the purchase of a private island in the Caribbean. A solicitor with commercial nous, she combines rare legal expertise with sharp negotiating skills — all while maintaining an unwavering obsession with finding the perfect takeaway coffee.

Areas of practice

Talat’s practice covers a wide range of property, corporate and commercial work, including:

Whether advising on a multi-million-pound development project or structuring a complex leasehold arrangement, Talat brings precision, insight, and calm assurance to every matter.

Training

Talat was admitted as a solicitor in 2002 and has since built an impressive career that includes roles as Managing Partner, COLP & COFA, and consultant to SRA-regulated firms. She successfully led a practice through more than a decade of Lexcel and CQS accreditations, reflecting her dedication to both excellence in legal work and the highest standards of compliance.

Talat continues to invest in her professional development and is committed to mentoring colleagues, ensuring that her expertise and experience are passed on to the next generation of lawyers.

Examples of Recent Work

  • Acting on behalf of a property developer in the acquisition and funding of a multi-million-pound mixed-use development, coordinating secured lending arrangements with multiple lenders.

  • Advising on the structuring of leasehold and freehold titles for a residential block, ensuring compliance with both lender requirements and long-term management objectives.

  • Drafting and negotiating cross-border commercial contracts for a UK institution entering into a joint venture with international partners.

Outside the office

When she’s not negotiating contracts or structuring complex deals, Talat can usually be found planning her next adventure abroad. A keen traveller, she’s known to return from trips with both colourful stories and an enviable collection of fridge magnets.

Her colleagues describe her as someone who brings energy, humour, and balance to the office — always ready with practical advice, but just as quick with a laugh.

Feedback from clients

They are a great team highly experienced in all aspects of law that we have required their help in and it has been great working with them. They will undertake all our legal requirements going forward.
— Charles, Kent
Spent some time with these Solicitors and a more helpful and knowledgeable group than them there is not, can whole heartedly recommend
— James, Dorking
All communication was clear and efficient and our instructions were completed as we wanted with everything explained very clearly. Highly recommended!
— Tom, Ashtead
 

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