We specialise in:

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leases
• Secured lending, financing and refinancing
• Development and development agreements
• Options and infrastructure agreements
• Planning
• Collateral warranties
• Covenants and easements
• Charities and other not for profit organisations
• Schools and colleges
• Medical practices and nursing homes
• Hotels, practices and other licensed premises
• Acting for registered social landlords

Some recent examples of our work:

Acting for the governors of a leading local secondary school on all aspects of a transaction involving a development agreement

Advising on a build contract and associated warranties, associated with the construction of a new school building funded under the Building Schools for the Future initiative (BSF). 

Dealing with all the property law needs involved in the relocation of a leading Sheffield manufacturing company’s operations from their historic site

Which was sold for redevelopment, to a new purpose built leasehold factory, complete with development agreement, full lease and warranties.

Sale of a multi million pound hotel complex including agricultural land and several domestic properties

The sale was on a deferred basis.

Acquisition of a local dental surgery

There were a number of difficult issues that were resolved and the whole transaction completed satisfactorily within a strict timetable.

Acquisition of a flagship leasehold retail shop in the Carnaby Street area of London for a leading Yorkshire fashion retailer

Acquisition of a development site which involved an option to purchase a ransom strip, deed of exchange, sub-sale, off-site easements, obligations to third parties to construct infrastructure and deferred funding arrangement with debt to be secured by a mortgage over part of the property to be acquired

Commercial property team

Our clients have grown to trust and value our extensive local knowledge, wide-ranging experience and attention to detail and we know that whether we are dealing with a business lease renewal or multimillion-pound investment, your case needs to be handled swiftly and diligently.

Vincent Green Partner and head of commercial property Vincent has more than 25 years experience in dealing with non-profit and public sector organisations. He works with a number of RSLs in relation to the acquisition, development, sale and lease of property and associated issues. Vincent also has renowned expertise in the area of Charity Law and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

John Hawkins Partner John has extensive experience of acquisitions and disposals, the granting of leases, licensed premises and general property matters. His clients include individuals, businesses and developers of residential schemes.

Julian Rowden Partner Julian has over 20 years experience in dealing with major commercial property transactions ranging from small businesses to projects that have changed the face of Sheffield. His expertise includes negotiating development agreements and leases of retail units.

Rachel Houghton Solicitor Rachel has a wide range of experience in all aspects of commercial property law and acts for clients, including landlords and tenants and buyers and sellers of commercial properties.

Caroline Hawcroft Solicitor Caroline deals with various aspects of commercial property, including acquisitions and disposals and the granting and taking of leases. Her clients are wide ranging and include companies and individuals.