Solid legal advice on developing commercial & residential land
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Workable solutions to complex problems
We provide workable solutions and intelligent advice to both developers and landowners.
We advise on the full spectrum of commercial land development issues, including land sales and purchases, construction contracts and collateral warranties, overage payments, forward funding agreements, conditional sale agreements, plot sales, option and land promotion agreements, and commercial land development finance.
We also deal with all necessary ancillary planning obligation agreements and highways agreements.
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Whatever your role in a development project, we can help
Whether you’re a developer looking to purchase land for a development project or seeking advice on collateral warranties regarding your contractors, or are a landowner looking for advice on clawback and overage clauses, we’re well-placed to give legal advice that works to your best advantage.
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A depth of experience
From residential and commercial mixed-use developments through to airports, no task is too big or small. We work closely with our in-house construction and agricultural law specialists, so that you can benefit from a depth of experience that rivals that of much larger firms.
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Clear, business-minded advice to see your project through
Good-quality legal advice needn’t be full of jargon – the advice we give is clear, easily understood and above all, practical.
OUR STRATEGIC LAND & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Clear advice, no matter the scale of your development project
We always take the time to get to know your business. Find out who we work with.
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Read moreSector:Manufacturing & engineering
Joedan Group
Joedan is a nationally renowned company and is one of the UK’s top 5 suppliers of aluminium-related products.
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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.
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Read moreSector:Retail
Felt So Good
Felt So Good specialises in ethically produced, high end seasonal decorations sold through Selfridges, Fat Face, National Trust and John Lewis.
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Read moreSector:Property & construction
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.
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Read moreSector:Hospitality & leisure
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.
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Read moreSector:Hospitality & leisure
Marchants
Marchants is Gloucestershire’s leading coach operator of private hires, day excursions, UK and continental holidays. The company still provides school transport and educational trips, and runs regular bus services in and around Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds.
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Solicitors
