Property Development Solicitors

With one of the UK's largest and most experienced property law teams.

Our specialist Property Development team provides end-to-end legal advice for developers of all sizes, from established housebuilders to first-time developers.

We combine deep technical knowledge with commercial awareness. Whether your project is small or large, commercial or residential, we can handle all the different aspects.

Why choose us

Our team provides:

• Proactive risk identification - spotting potential issues before they become problems

• Solutions-focused advice - practical recommendations that keep your project moving

• Integrated team approach - seamless coordination across planning, construction, and property specialisms

Our services and experience

• Deal Structure - including setting up a new limited company special purpose vehicle (SPV) or a joint venture. We deal with associated corporate law issues including shareholder agreements, company articles of association or joint venture or investment agreements.

• Exit strategy advice - property development projects will often also include consideration of exit strategy right from the outset.

• Project Finance - If you are using external commercial finance, there is quite a lot of additional legal work to do and it's essential that you are fully briefed on the key issues and risks included in the terms of the security documents.

• Infrastructure & Planning - These will be a significant part of almost all new build development projects, including highways, drainage and other utility agreements. We offer planning application support and advice including affordable housing arrangements and section 106 agreements.

• Contracts with builders and others - construction contracts, agreements with architects, surveyors, project managers and suppliers. Due diligence, warranties, bonds and indemnities and insurance cover will be extremely important.

• Option agreements and conditional contracts

• Overage provisions and promotion agreements

• Plot Sales, whether off plan or on completion - including preparation of site-wide management schemes, service charge structures and estate management

• Commercial unit disposals and leases - including drafting of leases