“It has been a pleasure working with Julie West Solicitors represented by Mrs Talat Naveed in the purchase of a lease for a flat in an estate for retired residents. The service provided was highly professional, efficient and thorough and at the same time very helpful with clear advice provided in advance in a timely fashion for each step in the process.”
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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:
Leasehold and freehold structuring
Development finance and secured lending
Landlord and tenant issues
Cross-border and UK contract drafting and negotiation
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. With a strong academic foundation — holding a BA in Applied Psychology and an LLB in Law — Talat combines a deep understanding of human behaviour with robust legal expertise. She successfully led a practice through nearly twenty years with 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. Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and Mirpuri, Talat is a keen traveller who is 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
“Talat Naveed was very efficient and thorough when dealing with conveyancing a bridging loan on a property. She was quick to respond and went through all the possible pit falls diligently.”
“Talat has always kept me informed and dealt with everything very quickly and efficiently.”
“I had a great experience with Talat at Julie West Solicitors, who assisted me with the post-completion matters relating to my property purchase following an SRA intervention. She was always very helpful and communicative throughout. Everything was dealt with efficiently, and I really appreciated her help in navigating what could have otherwise been quite a stressful situation. Would definitely recommend.”