Syed Tariq Mubarak

Consultant Solicitor

Commercial & Residential Property

About Tariq


Tariq is a senior real estate solicitor with over 25 years' experience in residential and commercial property law, specialising in creative solutions to complex property problems. As a consultant solicitor at Woodstock Legal Services, he advises on high-value transactions, corporate acquisitions, development projects, and property litigation.


His practice encompasses the full spectrum of property work: from residential conveyancing and refinancing to commercial leases, property development, restrictive covenant issues and property-related disputes.


Tariq has acted on share acquisitions involving HMO portfolios, advised on complex title matters and structured loans with security for private finance lenders. Previously a partner at Rhw Solicitors in Guildford and founder of Matrix Legal in Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey, Tariq combines deep legal expertise with commercial acumen. He is also an active property investor, trainer, and thought leader, regularly writing and presenting on property law, development strategy, and business management through his platforms TariqMubarak.com and The Tariq Mubarak Show.


Tariq is supported by a dedicated team comprising two Executive Assistants: Nisha and Lena, who manage client liaison, file administration and billing; and Associate Solicitor: Pedro, who brings expertise in corporate, commercial and property law with particular focus on property acquisitions, refinances and asset management. This team structure ensures clients receive responsive, efficient service across all matters. Known for his practical, commercially-focused approach, Tariq has built longstanding relationships with many of his clients over two decades, holding trusted adviser status with developers, investors, corporates and private family offices who value lateral thinking and solutions that work in the real world.


Tariq supports property developers undertaking residential and commercial projects requiring strategic legal structuring and risk mitigation. Property investors acquiring portfolios, HMOs, and investment assets through corporate and direct ownership structures. Private finance lenders structuring and documenting loan agreements secured against real estate. Corporation and SPVs executing share acquisitions of property holding companies. Landowners and developers navigating restrictive covenants, title defects, easement disputes and Land Registry applications. Estate agents, finance brokers and property professionals requiring legal support for complex client transactions. High-net-worth individuals and private family offices with substantial residential and commercial property portfolios. Joint venture partners structuring development agreements and shareholders' arrangements. Clients facing property litigation, including boundary disputes, covenant enforcement and title rectification · Business owners acquiring or disposing of premises for operational or investment purposes


When working with clients, Tariq provides direct, commercially-focused advice that prioritises practical solutions over theoretical legal analysis. Proactive identification of risks and mitigation strategies early in transactions to avoid costly surprises. Clear, jargon-free communication with responsive turnaround times supported by my dedicated team. Strategic thinking that considers the wider commercial context, not just the immediate legal question. Long-term relationship building - many clients have worked with me for over a decade across multiple transactions. Collaborative approach working alongside clients' accountants, brokers, surveyors and other advisers. Flexible engagement models including transactional work, retainer arrangements and ad-hoc consultancy. Transparent fee structures with clear scope definitions and no unnecessary work or billing surprises. Accessible support through my Executive Assistants, Nisha and Lena, ensuring continuity when I'm engaged on other matters. Regular updates on transaction progress without requiring clients to chase for information


Outside of the office, Tariq is married and blessed with three wonderful children and Cora, their rescue dog (named after Lady Grantham of Downton Abbey). He is renowned (at least amongst his kids) for his pancakes and French toast. He invests heavily in his personal development, both mentally and physically, with regular gym sessions forming part of his routine. Tariq enjoys golf and good food, believing that maintaining balance between professional demands and personal wellbeing is essential to providing clients with clear-headed, creative legal solutions.


Legal Specialisms


  • Property Development & Planning  - Advising developers on site acquisitions, planning agreements, restrictive covenant issues, option agreements, overage provisions, and development finance structures. Resolving title defects and navigating Land Registry applications to enable viable development schemes.


  • Corporate Property Acquisitions  - Acting on share purchases or sales of property holding companies, including HMO portfolios and investment SPVs. Conducting comprehensive corporate and property due diligence, negotiating warranties, handling intercompany loan restructuring, and managing tax-efficient completion structures.


  • Commercial property Transactions - Advising on acquisitions, disposals and refinancing of commercial premises, including retail, office, industrial and mixed-use assets. Negotiating commercial leases, lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, rent reviews, and lease restructuring.


  • Residential Investment Portfolios  - Acting for investors acquiring or disposing of single lets, HMOs and BTL portfolios. Advising on licensing compliance, tenant deposit protection, AST structuring, portfolio refinancing, and strategic disposal planning to maximise returns and minimise risk exposure.


  • Property Finance & Lending  - Structuring and documenting development finance, bridging loans, and private lending arrangements secured by first and second charges. Advising lenders on security perfection, priority issues, loan variations, and enforcement strategies when borrowers default.


  • Property Disputes & title Rectification  - Resolving boundary disputes, restrictive covenant enforcement claims, easement disputes, adverse possession matters, and Land Registry rectification applications. Advising on litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and insurance-backed solutions to enable transactions to proceed.


Legal Expertise in Practice


  • Corporate Share Acquisition: HMO Portfolio - Advised on the acquisition of a property holding company operating a 7-bed HMO with 15 years' trading history. Identified critical HMO licensing compliance gaps, structured intercompany loan write-off exceeding £100,000, and negotiated warranty protection to mitigate undisclosed tenant deposit protection liabilities.


  • Development Site: Restrictive Covenant Resolution - Provided strategic title advice on a residential development site in Ashford affected by restrictive covenants dating from 1928, prohibiting caravans and regulating excavation works. Advised on enforcement risk assessment, negotiation strategies with beneficiaries, and insurance solutions to enable development to proceed.


  • Commercial Property Acquisition: Ipswich - Conducted comprehensive corporate and property due diligence for the acquisition of commercial premises, addressing pre-completion corporation tax liabilities, director loan account settlements, and corporate governance issues to ensure clean title transfer and regulatory compliance.


  • Land Registry Rectification: London - Resolved protracted Land Registry requisitions on a flat purchase where the sellers' receivers failed to complete registration formalities. Drafted direct correspondence to receivers threatening exposure of bare trustee liabilities, achieving requisition clearance within weeks of a cancellation deadline.


  • Exchange with Delayed Completion: Reading - Advised property investor on mixed-use property acquisition using an exchange with delayed completion structure, enabling conversion works to residential flats between exchange and completion, then completing purchase using standard buy-to-let mortgages on the converted units.


  • Property Finance: Loan Agreement Structuring - Structured and documented private finance loan arrangements for property investors and developers, including first and second charge security, personal guarantees, and intercreditor provisions, ensuring lender protection whilst maintaining commercial viability for borrowers.


Call Tariq: 44 1202 156553

Email Tariq: t.mubarak@woodstocklegalservices.co.uk

“Tariq was informative, creative and cautious. Throughout our transaction, he was always calm which assured us that everything was under control. We truly appreciate his work and his team.”

“Tariq is super experienced and is very commercial which can be hard to find with some lawyers”

“Tariq has a solid background in complicated deals and structuring transaction agreements successfully, whether that be from the perspective of a developer, investor or vendor. He is a regular contributor to a number of specialist forums where he evidences solid experience of dealing with bespoke situations where out of the box thinking is required. I look forward to working with him again on future projects to handle the legal complexities.”

“It’s been a pleasure working with Tariq as he assisted in our legal work for the option agreement on a project we worked on. Tariq was readily available to provide in depth knowledge and clearly laid out the facts to allow us to proceed with all the information known to us.”

“We worked with Tariq on a purchase of property for development, which was sold by way of an SPV share sale. A number of complexities emerged and we were lucky to have had Tariq on the case. He is an excellent problem solver and very commercial. He can make a difference between the deal happening or not. And beyond that a great person and really enjoyable to work with!”

“After meeting Tariq over 18 months ago at a TrustedLand networking event he has been my go-to solicitor ever since. Always happy to help, take my calls/zoom meetings at such short notice, a solicitor who truly understands the meaning of win/win scenarios with landowners. Whenever I come to Tariq with a problem or scenario, he has a potential solution, someone who actually loves putting the pieces of the puzzle together in finding a workable solution. Highly recommend his services.”

“Tariq has a solid background in complicated deals and structuring transaction agreements successfully, whether that be from the perspective of a developer, investor or vendor. He is a regular contributor to a number of specialist forums where he evidences solid experience of dealing with bespoke situations where out of the box thinking is required. I look forward to working with him on future projects to handle the legal complexities.”