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Real Estate Lawyers
The real estate market is dynamic and so are the needs of individuals and businesses who operate in this space.
Expert real estate lawyers for individuals and businesses
Whether we are representing your personal or your business interests, we aim to build a long-term partnership with you. We will get to know you thoroughly so that we can offer strategic advice on how to achieve your objectives.
A dedicated and experienced real estate legal team
Our Real Estate sector is central to our firm and is one of the largest dedicated teams in London. Our team benefits from the additional specialist sector knowledge and support of our international offices.
Comprehensive real estate legal services
Having such a large and international team of specialists means that we can handle the most complex deals whilst providing a seamless service delivery throughout the life cycle of a transaction. We work closely with our Construction & Engineering team which enables us to provide a one-stop shop for all your property needs.
We make it our business to understand fully how you operate, fostering long-term relationships and providing an exceptional combination of commercial knowledge and legal expertise to achieve your goals. The wide variety of clients we have gives us in-depth knowledge of the key drivers in a broad range of sectors, allowing us to add significant value with our advice.
We are proud of our collaborative approach to transactions. We believe this produces the best results for our clients.
Our real estate law expertise
Real Estate & Investment
Real Estate & Investment
Our team provides comprehensive legal support for real estate investments, ensuring that clients maximise their returns while mitigating risks. We offer strategic advice on acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio management, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our expertise spans various asset classes, enabling us to guide investors through complex transactions with confidence and precision.
Development & Regeneration
Development & Regeneration
We assist clients in navigating the intricacies of property development and regeneration projects. Our services include advising on planning permissions, negotiating development agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By understanding the broader economic and social impacts, we help clients transform spaces into thriving communities, enhancing value and sustainability.
Real Estate Disputes
Real Estate Disputes
Our experienced litigators handle a wide range of real estate disputes, from landlord-tenant conflicts to complex property litigation. We aim to resolve issues efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings. Our proactive approach focuses on protecting our clients' interests while minimising disruption to their operations.
Property Management & Lease Renewals
Property Management & Lease Renewals
We provide expert guidance on property management and lease renewals, ensuring that clients maintain optimal lease terms and property conditions. Our services include drafting and negotiating leases, advising on tenant rights, and managing landlord obligations. We strive to create harmonious relationships between landlords and tenants, fostering long-term stability and success.
Planning & Environment
Planning & Environment
Our team offers specialist advice on planning and environmental matters, helping clients navigate the regulatory landscape. We assist with planning applications, environmental assessments, and compliance with sustainability standards. By staying abreast of legislative changes, we ensure that our clients' projects are both legally sound and environmentally responsible.
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Finance
We support clients in securing financing for real estate transactions, from traditional loans to innovative funding solutions. Our expertise includes structuring finance deals, negotiating terms, and advising on risk management. We work closely with financial institutions to provide clients with the most favourable financing options, facilitating successful project execution.
Residential Buildings and Estates
Residential Buildings and Estates
Our residential building, estate management team specialises in advising owners of multi-let buildings on buying, selling, leasing and all other building and asset management issues.
Our real estate services
Real Estate Investment
We work proactively with you to handle all aspects of the commercial property investment lifecycle, from acquisition and management to disposal.
Real Estate Tax
We can advise you on transactional tax issues for commercial and residential property, whether domestic or international.
Real Estate Disputes
If a property dispute is inevitable, our team will work hard to resolve your dispute as quickly and as cost effectively as possible.
Life Sciences Real Estate
Our Life Sciences Real Estate team will work alongside your business to help you assess both the opportunities and the risks you may face.
Real Estate Development
Our lawyers are experienced in all areas of commercial, residential and mixed-use development and will provide practical, timely and innovative advice.
Occupier Services
Our skilled Occupier Services team has extensive experience of advising companies.
Planning, Infrastructure & Environment
We provide tailored commercial planning and environmental advice to developers, landowners and investors.
Meet our real estate lawyers
Essential Residential Hub
A hub bringing together our expert insights and news on residential property.
Case studies
New build residential sales at the super-prime Chelsea Barracks development
Advisor on £110m+ sales at Chelsea Barracks, London's super-prime project, featuring luxury residences and renowned architectural design.
Transforming the West Sussex landscape
Discover our decades-long partnership with Countryside Partnerships, advising on real estate and corporate ventures, including a major West Sussex development.
Awards and recognition
The team at Charles Russell Speechlys provide a consistently high level of service to Bellway. Having worked closely with us for a number of years they understand our businesses strategic goals, and provide tailored legal and commercial business advice. They are committed to running their firm responsibly and provide commercially savvy legal advice.”
Some of our clients
What's important to you is important to us. Let's talk
If you would like to speak to a member of our Real Estate & Disputes team or to find out more about how we work, please get in touch.
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