Real Estate Development Lawyer
I am a legal director within the development team, recognised for my strategic insight and hands-on approach. I represent a diverse portfolio of property clients, including developers, investment funds, industrial landlords, and major plc organisations. My expertise spans the full spectrum of commercial property matters—from development agreements (such as options, overage, promotion and development management agreements) to conditional contracts, agreements for lease, pre-lets, acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio management. I am also highly experienced in investment and landlord and tenant work.
Recent highlights include acting for:
- a national developer on the acquisition, pre-letting, and funding of industrial/logistics schemes ranging from 160,000 sq ft to 1 million sq ft.
- a European investor in the acquisition of a commercial development site with planning consent for approximately 835,000 sq ft of industrial/logistics space, including negotiating the development management agreement with its partner.
- an international automotive company in the sale of land for redevelopment, which included an agreement for leaseback of part of the site for a new distribution facility.
- national housebuilders and land promoters on major residential development projects, including a recent 250-unit scheme subject to planning and other conditions.
I am known for my proactive deal management being available and responsive for my team and clients. My commercial acumen and understanding of the development process enable me to navigate institutional requirements with clarity and confidence.