Commercial Property

Advice is available on the acquisition and disposal of commercial property, both for investment, occupation and development.

The firm has experience of acting for public sector, private and plc clients, in the letting and development of commercial premises, as both landlord and tenant.

Planning & Environmental Law

The practice deals with all aspects of this expanding area of the law. Advice and assistance is also given to clients upon the environmental aspects of acquisition or disposal of companies or property.

Comprehensive assistance and advice is given to clients in the sale or purchase of any commercial property, including licensed premises, hotels, nursing homes, shops, factories, offices and sites for commercial or residential redevelopment.

Property portfolio management is also a strength. The firm has a wide experience in the legal aspects of management of retail shopping arcades and property company investment portfolios as well as dealing with industrial, retail and office sites on a national basis.

The principal object of the firm in its property work is to blend its professional expertise in these areas with an awareness of commercial realities to ensure that clients, whether engaged in developments, sales, purchases or lettings, achieve their objectives on a sound commercial footing and secure basis in law.

In planning terms, the firm advises upon the need for permission, negotiates with local authorities and handles enquiries and appeals.

The practice also handles non-contentious matters in this field such as drafting planning agreements, advising upon the need for appropriate licenses, and other issues developers need to consider.