Streathers Daynes Smith

Overview

Founded in 1976, Streathers is a London-based solicitors' practice with West End and Clapham offices offering legal advice to businesses, property investors and private clients. The firm focuses on Real Estate (residential, leasehold, development and commercial property), Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Private Client and Art Law and emphasises long-term client relationships, practical tailored solutions and high levels of client service. Partners bring decades of experience to the firm (the site cites over 55 years of combined service to the firm), positioning Streathers as a specialist London practice for property, corporate and private client matters.

• Headquarters: London, West End
• Founded: 1976
• Offices: 2

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Real Estate
• Commercial Contracts
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Private Client & Wealth
• Corporate & M&A
• Tax

Geographic Focus: Primarily London-focused (West End and Clapham offices) serving clients across London and internationally; the firm targets private clients, property investors and businesses and acts for clients both locally and from overseas, though no overseas offices are listed on the firm pages.

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What Streathers Daynes Smith Looks For

Key Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Client service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Property and conveyancing knowledge or interest
• Teamwork and relationship-building
• Practical problem-solving

Evidence Signals

• Experience on property transactions or conveyancing
• Private client or estate-planning experience (wills, LPAs, probate)
• Commercial law internships, paralegal roles or work experience
• Experience or interest in art/cultural sector matters
• Examples of long-term client relationship management or client-facing responsibility

Benefits & Wellbeing

Awards & Recognition

• Residential property — Tier 4 ranking (London)
• Personal tax, trusts and probate — ranked (London)
• 4 lawyers individually listed as ranked lawyers in an independent legal directory

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Innovation

Quick Application Angles

• Emphasise property experience and commercial awareness — reference the firm’s stated focus on residential, leasehold, development and commercial property and any direct transactional experience you have.
• Highlight private client and tax/planning experience — the firm publishes commentary on inheritance tax and estate planning, so mention relevant client work or coursework and technical knowledge.
• If relevant, mention art-sector or cultural experience — the firm lists Art Law among its service areas; any experience advising collectors, galleries or on art-related disputes is a differentiator.
• Demonstrate client-service examples and long-term relationship work — the firm stresses long-term relationships and practical, tailored solutions, so use concrete examples where you advised or supported clients over time.