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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:

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.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,405
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£221.4m
Turnover in 2025.
1845
181 years of legal excellence.
Real estate, reimagined
Real estate development team
We support developers to navigate change and deliver schemes that balance commercial value, sustainability and community impact.
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