Real Estate Development Lawyers

The real estate development market is changing.

As one of the largest, market-leading commercial, residential and mixed-use development practices in the UK, we are uniquely positioned to cater to the ever-changing real estate development industry.

Our real estate development lawyers provide practical, timely and innovative advice tailored to your needs. The size of our group enables our people to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in specific areas, rather than being generalists. We are one of the very few firms able to cope with the different requirements and skills required for  large listed companies, national housebuilders, boutique developers, landowners and international and UK based high-net-worth individuals and family offices. We are present and maintain strong networks in all the key global wealth hubs and we are proud to provide practical, timely and innovative advice tailored to your needs.

Whether you are a large or small developer, housebuilder, or landowner (both public and private sector) we will work with you to reduce risk, find opportunities and achieve your business goals. Additionally, we regularly advise funders on their investments into a wide range of development projects..

Our Real Estate development legal expertise

Site Acquisition and Land Assembly

Our legal services facilitate the strategic acquisition of sites, site set up and complex land assembly for development projects. Where necessary, we navigate compulsory purchase, ensuring a smooth transition of land ownership to support our clients' development objectives.

Development Agreements

We offer comprehensive legal support for all types of development agreements. Our services cover pre-lettings, options, forward funding agreements, and arrangements such as joint ventures, partnerships, and land promotion.

Conveyancing

We offer a dedicated team of conveyancers who are involved throughout the process of the clients’ development project. Our conveyancing services covers UK and internationally.

Planning and Infrastructure

Our team provides expert legal advice on all aspects of planning and infrastructure consenting. We provide strategic input and guidance through the application process, advise on section 106 and infrastructure agreements and on highways, heritage and other associated matters, including court challenges and appeals. We help ensure that planning permissions are viable, deliverable and valuable.

Construction Services

We deliver legal guidance on construction procurement, ensuring that our clients' projects are executed efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulations. Our services encompass the drafting and negotiation of contracts, advising on procurement strategies, and mitigating risks associated with construction projects.

Letting, Funding, and Sale

Our legal expertise supports clients through commercial lettings, funding, and eventual sale of real estate developments. We provide tailored advice on drafting and negotiating sale documentation and lease agreements to maximise returns on property developments.

We can support you across a range of sectors in real estate development

• life sciences;
• offices;
• sports stadia and facilities;
• hotels;
• residential and mixed-use schemes including built-to-rent, assisted living and retirement living
• logistic, industrial and warehouse properties;
• retail and leisure; and
• major regeneration projects.

If you’d like more information on our team please do contact us, or click here to read more about our real estate team.