Our Property Development and Commercial Property solicitors and lawyers provide legal advice and services related to the management of collections of properties owned by clients. Our work includes:

  1. Acquisition and Disposal of Properties:
    • Advising on and managing the legal aspects of buying and selling properties within the portfolio.
    • Conducting due diligence, including title searches, reviewing contracts, and ensuring all legal requirements are met for a smooth transaction.
  2. Leasing and Tenancy Issues:
    • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease agreements.
    • Advising on tenant rights, obligations, and disputes.
    • Managing lease renewals, rent reviews, and terminations.
  3. Property Finance and Structuring:
    • Advising on financing arrangements for property acquisitions or developments, such as mortgages.
  4. Risk Management and Dispute Resolution:
    • Handling disputes related to property issues, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
  5. Estate and Asset Management:
    • Assisting in the strategic planning and management of the property assets to optimise returns.
    • Coordinating with property managers, accountants, and other professionals involved in the portfolio.
  6. Development Projects:
    • Advising on and managing legal aspects of property development projects within the portfolio.

In conjunction with our Dispute Resolution team, our Property Development and Commercial Property solicitors and lawyers play a crucial role in protecting the client’s interests and optimising the performance of the property portfolio. We work closely with property managers, investors, and other stakeholders to achieve these goals.

CONTACT US

If you wish to discuss a case with us, please contact Julian De Giovanni on 01420 81281 or fill in the form below.

“Thorough on acquisitions and smooth on sales. Proactive and commercially astute. Not fazed by dealing with large London or regional firms. Good sense of humour and remains calm under pressure. Gets the job done time and time again.”

Property Developer – multiple transactions

“…I particularly wish to thank you for all your hard work, advice and support throughout, which has been a significant factor in enabling us to get to goal. I know that you have often spent a lot of time on this matter after normal office hours to ensure progress of the sale was maintained – all very much appreciated.”

Company Director / Landowner – sale of site for development in Hampshire

“We use Julian De Giovanni because we have found him adept at identifying problems early on and then either resolving them or advising us of our position. He always has in mind the importance to us of being able to sell on completed units quickly and cleanly once we have concluded a project. Julian puts in the extra effort that is required to get the job done. He is contactable, answers the phone and replies to messages. He meets and exceeds our expectations whilst remaining a pleasant person to deal with! I have had no hesitation in recommending him to others.”

Property Investor / Developer – multiple transactions
Downie & Gadban Solicitors - Julian De Giovanni

Julian De Giovanni

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Lucy Hunting

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Meg Grocott

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