Real estate, planning & construction

Our expertise and in-depth market knowledge is especially strong in the retail sector. We advise investment landlords on retail properties and high-profile retailers such as Wasabi, Pret A Manger and Eat.

We prioritise commercial awareness of a client’s business needs, enabling us to deliver solid commercial advice as opposed to just providing legal advice. This has resulted in enduring relationships with key clients.

We are part of the Legus and Lexunion international networks of law firms and work closely with property lawyers overseas to ensure our clients’ property needs are met throughout the world.

Our team offers a ‘full service’ for our real estate clients. This includes:

• acting on site acquisitions
• advising on planning issues, construction and development matters as well as investment, lettings and ultimately disposals

Our construction specialists advise funders, employers and contractors on a wide range of construction matters.

We can help you with:

• building contracts and sub-contracts (industry standard or bespoke)
• consultants' appointments
• collateral warranties and third party rights
• performance bonds and parent company guarantees

Our clients include major public companies, charities, independent and public sector developers, contractors and a wide range of clients in the construction field. The sites under development are very diverse, ranging from large mixed-use schemes on brownfield sites to small residential developments.