Experience

I have over 15 years’ experience in advising on all aspects of commercial property transactions.

Highlights
  • Acting for Terrence Higgins Trust I was delighted to work with Terrence Higgins Trust in relation to the sale of their headquarters in central London. In a difficult market the negotiations were complex and fast moving. We successfully completed the sale which has enabled the charity to progress its wider strategy.
  • Site disposal subject to planning I recently advised a charity in relation to the disposal of a large site subject to planning being obtained by a house builder. The titles were subject to restrictive covenants and I advised the client at the pre heads of terms stage reporting on the title and providing options for dealing with the covenants to minimise disruption to the sale and maximise the value. The negotiation of the documents involved complex trigger points in relation to the planning applications and completion and also involved overage arrangements. The site was sold in individual plots with each plot being subject to different terms. The disposal has enabled my client to generate income to further its objectives and I dealt with the issues rapidly to enable a smooth transaction and one which the client is delighted with.
  • Acting for a nationwide retailer in the acquisition of 12 retail outlets Together with my corporate colleagues I advised on the acquisition of 12 high street and outlet stores. The negotiations were complex due to a deferred payment structure and challenging terms presented by the seller. The entire transaction was negotiated and completed within two weeks and this timescale was met due to the close collaboration between me and my corporate colleagues.
  • I acted for a Alzheimer’s Society in their acquisition of a long leasehold interest in purpose-built premises in Central London, involving planning and construction issues
  • I acted for Samaritans on the real estate aspects of its nationwide restructure
  • I acted for clients taking premises in the Shard and the Gherkin
  • I advised a banking charity on new headquarter premises in Central London
  • I advised the BFI in relation to its property portfolio
  • I acted for retail clients taking leases of flagship and smaller stores.