Edward went above and beyond and made himself available at all hours of the day and night for my clients and me. He navigated the whole process of an extremely tricky situation immaculately. He was extremely efficient and clear on every step of the process and maintained a great sense of humour throughout.

Chambers & Partners (HNW) 2026

Edward Burton is a partner in MTG’s Real Estate team, advising UK and international private clients on prime and super-prime residential property transactions.

He acts on some of the highest value and most complex residential deals in London, including listed buildings on major estates, super-prime apartments and substantial country houses. His work often involves transactions with tight deadlines and significant commercial or reputational pressure, where speed, coordination and judgement are critical.

Edward works closely with MTG’s Private Wealth team on property structures and regularly advises on enfranchisement and lease extensions. He is known for managing transactions efficiently, including exchanges within very short timeframes where required.

Expertise

Real Estate

Edward advises on the acquisition, disposal and structuring of high-value residential property.
His work includes prime central London properties, assets held through corporate structures, development sites, and enfranchisement and leasehold matters. He regularly works with agents, planners, developers, lenders and other advisers to deliver complex transactions.

Recent experience includes:

  • Advising on the sale of a £65 million house on a major London estate, reaching exchange in 10 working days.
  • Advising on the purchase of a £40 million house in a prime residential location.
  • Exchanging on the purchase of a £20 million apartment in a prime central London location within five days of instruction.
  • Acting on sales and purchases of multiple prime central London properties with values exceeding £10 million, including transactions up to £100 million.
  • Advising on the purchase of corporate vehicles holding high-value residential property.
  • Advising on the purchase of a £30 million apartment in a major central London development.
  • Providing strategic advice on residential property portfolios.
  • Acting for developer clients on London development sites.
  • Advising on collective enfranchisement and leasehold claims.

Edward is an outstanding residential property lawyer.

Chambers & Partners (HNW) 2026

Recognition

Edward is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers High Net Worth for residential property and is recognised by Legal 500 and Spear’s Property Advisers Index.

He trained and qualified at Allen & Overy LLP in March 2012 and joined Maurice Turnor Gardner in 2013.