At Velvet Law, we’re committed to supporting the growth of your personal and professional ventures. Our experienced team are here to guide you through every legal scenario, always focused on delivering smart, effective solutions that position you for success. As a modern law firm, we offer more than traditional legal services — we act as your trusted partner and in-house counsel. What sets us apart isn’t just our legal acumen, but the close, collaborative relationships we build with our clients. We move away from the outdated, rigid law firm model and bring you responsive, clear, and even enjoyable legal support.
When you work with Velvet Law, you have direct access to our legal team — no gatekeepers, no delays. By keeping our in-house team lean and efficient, we remove unnecessary layers, giving you immediate access to the advice and support you need, exactly when you need it. Availability and accountability are core to how we work. Like any valued business partner, we pride ourselves on being there when it matters — offering sharp legal insight with the agility and personal attention you deserve.
Velvet Law was founded with a clear purpose: to offer a more personal and principled legal service — rooted in professionalism, discretion, and technical excellence.
We advise clients throughout the UK, including property investment companies, individuals, developers, landowners, and business leaders. Our solicitors act in both contentious and transactional matters, with particular strength in property law; from residential and commercial assets to land acquisition and development.
At Velvet Law, we believe legal services should be measured, attentive, and built to last.
A leading London law firm delivering exceptional legal services with integrity and expertise.
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Velvet Law Limited is a private limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 16559220. Velvet Law Limited is regulated and authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with authorisation number 8015135.
SRA ID: 8015135
Samuel Clifford qualified as a solicitor in 2022 and practises commercial property and corporate commercial work including share and asset purchases. He has worked in legal practice since 2017, initially in paralegal roles prior to qualification. His experience includes his roles as a paralegal and solicitor at very well-respected law firms. Throughout this time, he has created a strong relationship with clients including high net worth individuals.
Stephen is an experienced property solicitor having qualified in 1984. During his career he has acted for clients in the public and private sectors on a wide range of transactions, predominantly on the delivery of complex development and regeneration schemes. Over the last 16 years he has undertaken senior management roles in a large regional practice, including those of CEO and Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP). Stephen fulfils the role of COLP at Velvet Law.
Sheeva Vahid-Ashrafi is a commercial property solicitor who qualified in 2022. She works with clients on a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions and disposals, lease negotiations, and asset management. She enjoys building strong relationships with clients and taking the time to understand their goals, enabling her to provide practical, straightforward advice that supports their commercial objectives. She is committed to delivering a responsive and approachable service, helping clients navigate transactions with confidence and ease.
David Wainstein is a dual-qualified solicitor of England and Wales and a South African attorney. He has extensive experience in real estate litigation, dispute resolution and commercial law. David qualified as an attorney in South Africa in 2016, and as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2023.
Kelsey Greenwood-Penny qualified as a solicitor in 2024 and works on a wide range of residential and commercial real estate transactions and advisory work. Her experience ranges from rural and agricultural land, to complex leasehold transactions involving the Building Safety Act 2022. She enjoys approaching her work with a strong commercial focus.
Tariq El‑Gazzar qualified in 2017 and is a property litigation specialist with extensive experience advising on complex commercial and residential real estate disputes. He acts for a wide range of clients, including institutional landlords, registered providers, developers and high‑net‑worth individuals, and is experienced in handling matters from pre‑action strategy through to trial and enforcement. His practice encompasses vacant possession, possession claims, enforcing auction contracts, nuisance, trespass, disrepair and service charge recovery, with a strong focus on commercially driven outcomes.
