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Timely, trusted legal advice on all kinds of commercial property sales and purchases


Alasdair Garbutt
Intelligent advice on commercial property sales and acquisitions
  • A thorough, proactive approach

    We understand that time is often of the essence in relation to property transactions. We will bring in our extensive expertise, delivered proactively and responsively, to help matters progress as smoothly as possible for you, and keep you informed along the way.

  • Trusted advisors to organisations large and small

    We’re proud to be trusted advisors to many national organisations on their entire commercial property portfolios, along with property investors, developers and smaller businesses who value our plain-speaking, honest and responsive style.

  • 864+
    Years’ combined
    experience, built since 1947
    Years’ combined
    experience, built since 1947
  • 94%
    Of clients would
    recommend us
    Of clients would
    recommend us
  • 1947
    The year our Cheltenham
    law firm was established
    The year our Cheltenham
    law firm was established
  • 49
    Outstanding rankings
    in The Legal 500
    Outstanding rankings
    in The Legal 500

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Trusted expertise in commercial property sales & acquisitions

  • Joedan

    Joedan Group

    Joedan is a nationally renowned company and is one of the UK’s top 5 suppliers of aluminium-related products.

    "I have always been able to rely on the sound advice and services provided from Willans on both a personal and professional level. I have consistently found any member of the Willans team to back up the promise and values of the company, leading to a great deal of trust and comfort in working together."

    Joseph Purcaro, managing director
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  • Development

    Lansdowne Rodway Estates, Crown House Developments & Stock N Lock Self Storage

    Property developers and managers of numerous multi-million pound business parks and smaller sites comprising different sized commercial and industrial premises and offices to suit a wide range of businesses from start ups to large SMEs.

    "The lawyers at Willans are approachable and provide a first-class service. I can pick up the phone and know that I’ll get hold of them. The firm is of a size where their experience suits our needs, but they haven’t lost the personal touch, and that makes all the difference to us."

    Charles Rodway, director
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  • Felt So Good products

    Felt So Good

    Felt So Good specialises in ethically produced, high end seasonal decorations sold through Selfridges, Fat Face, National Trust and John Lewis.

    "Willans are knowledgeable, efficient and speedy. They kept me informed during every stage of the process. I needed a quick turnaround, they put the pressure on the other side when needed and they delivered in a very short timeframe. Another big selling point about using Willans is that all of my legal needs can be looked after under one roof."

    Adele Collinson, owner
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  • Cheltenham Rugby Club pitch

    Cheltenham Rugby Club

    With more than 900 members, Cheltenham Rugby Club has a 130 year history of providing services and facilities to the county’s rugby playing and supporting community.

    "The club have made some very big decisions both in terms of facility development and funding over the last 10 years or so. It has been vitality important to have strong and user friendly legal support. The team at Willans have dealt with everything we have thrown at them efficiently and professionally allowing us to get the very best out of our facility and provide long term security for the club and it’s community engagement."

    Stephen Ratcliffe, club chairman
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  • Bamboo office

    Bamboo Technology Group

    Bamboo Technology Group Ltd is a leading business to business connectivity, technology and managed service provider. IOT, software development, data and cyber security feature heavily as they specialise in the provision of core connectivity, IT infrastructure and associated solutions.

    "Having worked with Willans for the duration of my own career journey into running a multi-million-pound business, I am confident that I can rely on the firm and their specialist teams to advise in any area of commercial challenge. It is clear that Willans both values and looks after its client relationships, offering sound advice on a face to face basis, to help educate and grow knowledge. They offer flexibility to work with them as much or as little as you would like, giving you the freedom to decide what is best for your business. This engenders a level of trust and unbiased working practice that attracts repeat engagement. "

    Lorrin White, managing director
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  • KIBOUsushi interior

    KIBOUsushi

    A trendy, independent sushi bar in the heart of Cheltenham takes on the theme of Japan’s finest canteen-style dining and has captured the attention of many a food blogger & award giver both nationally, and locally.

    "Willans are quite simply brilliant, in every way; there are so many things to consider when you run a business and it's absolutely impossible to know how to deal with, or even understand, everything that's thrown at you. I have always found the partners at Willans to be forward thinking and inspirational and, when I have needed it most, they have been so helpful and protective. Thank you Willans!"

    Emma Graveney, owner
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  • Aerial view of Sparsholt College

    Sparsholt College Hampshire

    The Sparsholt College Group is the South's leading educational institution in the land, environment and animal sectors offering an extensive range of courses, apprenticeships, degrees and part-time courses for adults.

    "Willans have a great deal of not-for-profit sector knowledge and their deep and personal involvement in this gives them added, valuable insight into what we do. They really ‘get’ what we do from the inside out, which makes them very effective as legal advisers for us. The knowledge and expertise of our main Willans lawyer, along with the general approachability of others in the firm, made for a great working relationship and a solutions-focused approach which really delivered for us." "

    Tim Jackson, principal
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