Real Estate
Business and individuals involved in commercial real estate live and work in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
Our clients come to us because we apply the same dynamic approach to helping them achieve those objectives and find commercially driven and pragmatic solutions to the issues which they encounter.
Our Real Estate Partners and Solicitors have a wealth of experience acquired over many years within a multitude of commercial transactions.
We specialise in:
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• Real Estate investment Development (commercial and residential) Commercial and Corporate Landlord and Tenant acting for landlords and corporate and individual occupier tenants with specialisms in retail, restaurants. offices and warehouses
• Portfolio management
• Planning
• Real Estate disputes
• Real Estate finance
• Real Estate tax and structuring
Commercial property
Our dynamic, commercial Real Estate team has a real insight into the key issues in commercial property transactions, but this is only part of the story. Every client is different and we work with each client to understand their objectives. We act for investors, developers, GP practices and GP Alliances, high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, family offices, high street retailers and fashion houses, sporting talent and Landlords and Tenants.
Residential property
Our Residential Property team advises both UK and overseas clients on all aspects of residential property in the UK. Our clients include private individuals, corporates, property investment companies and funds (both within the UK and offshore), trusts, charities and management companies.
Property finance
Our Real Estate Finance team is focused on the funding of real estate assets in all sectors. We act for banks, funds, investors, developers and borrowers in funding solutions ranging from the routine to the highly complex.
Meet our team
David Lewis
Partner | Head of Real Estate
david.lewis@laytons.com
+44 (0)20 7842 8000
David is a Partner specialising in all aspects of commercial property, investment acquisitions, retail lettings, high-value residential and developments in London and further afield.
Scott Hilton
Partner
scott hilton@laytons.com
+44 (0)20 7842 8000
Scott is a partner with over 15 years’ experience of advising owners, occupiers and investors on a broad range of commercial property transactions across the key asset classes.
Harry O'Donnell
Senior Associate
harry odennell@laytons.com
+44 (0)20 7842 8000
Harry specialises in commercial property , with a particular emphasis on lettings of Central London offices and premium retail and industrial units. His broader practice comprises a range of commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant transactions, acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold premises and the property aspects of corporate transactions.
Adele Edwards
Solicitor
adele edwards@laytons.com
+44 (0)20 7842 8000
Adele specialises in a number of areas including sales and purchases of commercial properties, granting and surrendering leases, lease renewals/extensions, various licences, financing and other landlord and tenant matters. Adele provides a personable service and takes a pragmatic and efficient approach to property matters, tailoring her advice to the client’s specific needs and objectives.
Shaan Patel Solicitor
shaan.patel@laytons.com
+44 (0)20 7842 8000
Shaan specialises in a number of fields including commercial conveyancing, commercial lease renewals, landlord and tenant matters, statutory lease extensions and residential conveyancing.
