Residential Real Estate

Goli-Michelle Banan
July 2026

We are delighted to announce that Goli-Michelle Banan, Head of Residential Real Estate at Lawrence Stephens, has once again been recognised in the latest Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide, maintaining her Band 3 ranking. In addition to this, the wider Residential Real Estate team has maintained its Band 4 ranking in the guide.

Maintaining both individual and team rankings is a significant achievement, particularly in a turbulent market. These rankings demonstrate the team’s continued strength and reputation within the Real Estate sector. The recognition places us alongside some of London’s most established and highly regarded firms, including Edwin Coe LLP and Rusell-Cooke.

We are also pleased that Senior Associate Aaron Rajan has been recognised as an Associate to Watch in this year’s guide, reflecting both the exceptional calibre of his work and the reputation he has established in the prime central London market.

With more than a decade’s experience in the prime and core London residential market, Goli-Michelle is a trusted adviser to HNW and UHNW individuals, developers, investors, and trust administrators across the UK and internationally. Known for her commercial insight, responsiveness and meticulous attention to detail, she is also recognised in Spear’s 500 as one of the UK’s top recommended property lawyers.

This year’s Chambers HNW guide includes glowing endorsements from clients and peers, who describe her as:

  • “A breath of fresh air. She knows her subject matter incredibly well, but can translate this to those with far less legal expertise to ensure that matters are understood and the client feels well advised.”
  • “Very knowledgeable and knows what she’s doing. She’s taken on much more of a leadership role but historically she was always down to get with the details – the nitty-gritty.”

  • “Excellent… she’s protective of us but pragmatic in getting solutions.”

Our Residential Real Estate team act as a one-stop shop for real estate transactions advising on a wide range of complex and high-value transactions, including property sales and acquisitions, leasehold enfranchisement, development site purchases, and refinancing. Clients range from private investors and family offices to corporates and developers, all of whom value our commercial, solution-driven approach and high-quality service.

The team’s ranking is underpinned by excellent client feedback, including:

  • “The individuals at Lawrence Stephens are experts in their respective fields and they have a very consultative approach to ensure that a subject matter expert is involved to get deals done smoothly.”

  • “They take genuine ownership of each matter, acting as true partners in the transaction and providing a level of personal attention, commitment and reliability that…makes them a standout practice within the industry.”

  • “Lawrence Stephens prioritised understanding client needs, resulting in tailored solutions that truly resonate. This commitment to client satisfaction builds long-lasting relationships and fosters loyalty.”

Aaron Rajan’s recognition as an Associate to Watch shows the depth of talent within the team and reflects his growing profile in the market. His clients have said:

“What truly distinguishes Aaron is his commercial awareness and forward‑looking mindset… His blend of legal excellence, commercial maturity and proactive client care makes him an invaluable adviser and one of the standout performers in the industry.”

We’re proud that Chambers HNW 2026 has acknowledged the expertise that defines our real estate offering. Congratulations to Goli-Michelle, Aaron Rajan and the entire Residential Real Estate team on this well-earned recognition and continued growth within the HNW space.

You can read more about our Residential Real Estate offering here: Residential Real Estate – Lawrence Stephens