Commercial development lawyers - Davies Arnold Cooper

Commercial development

Why come to us:

We advise banks, property companies, leisure operators, multiples, occupiers and private investors on all aspects of commercial property. We have particular experience in putting together mixed use schemes.

How we can help:

Our commercial development lawyers advise on all aspects of commercial real estate including planning, funding land purchase, property investment, portfolio purchases, disposal and joint ventures.

We understand the complexities involved in acquiring large sites for commercial development and can provide a tailored team to suit your specific requirements. Our commercial development lawyers' experience includes: releasing restrictive covenants; complex site assembly; dealing with rights of light and boundary issues; obtaining vacant possession; negotiating planning and highway agreements and drafting/agreeing construction documentation.

What we've done:

We recently acted for Anglo Irish Assurance Company and private Irish investors in the acquisition of the one million square foot Whitgift Shopping Centre in Croydon, worth £200m. We continue to act for the new owners in connection with all ongoing management of the centre.

We act for BAE Systems Pension Funds on ongoing management of its office and retail portfolio.

We act for Slough Industrial Estates on lettings of the newly developed industrial estates acquired from Land Securities.

We acted for Jersey Waterfront Developments in connection with a new 195 bedroom international 4 star hotel and conference centre valued at £45m. The hotel will be operated by Radisson SAS on a 20-year management contract.