AIRPORTS
Airports are complex operational environments. With
ever-increasing regulation, sustainability commitments, passenger growth pressures, and shifting government policy, the aviation sector faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Our specialist team provides tailored legal advice to airport owners, operators, and aviation businesses navigating the complexities of airport property and infrastructure.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on complex legal issues including Compulsory Purchase Orders as well as planning, environmental, human rights and commercial issues relating to a large airport based in the South West of England.
Advised on multi-million-pound infrastructure improvements to the facilities of a large airport.
Negotiated grants to cover the costs of the extension and infrastructure improvements at a major airport.
Advised on improvements to transport infrastructure, including a railway, surrounding a major London airport.
Legal issues that may arise
Strategic planning advice
Advice on planning obligations
Multiple interests in land relating to airport creation
Development Consent Orders
Compulsory purchase under Aviation Act and Highways powers
Business tenancy law
Environmental law
Crichel Down Rules
Clawback and Overage
Construction law including negotiating and drafting FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, GC/ Works, JCT, ICE, RIBA and RICS contracts
THE LEADING UK REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM
We are the UK’s largest and most experienced specialist real estate law firm, trusted by leading clients in the property sector for over 25 years.
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With over 75+ senior lawyers, each bringing an average of 25 years’ post-qualification experience from top-tier private practice and in-house roles, we offer unparalleled expertise across the full range of real estate legal services — including commercial property, planning, construction, environment, real estate finance, property litigation, and more.
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Our exclusive focus on real estate law uniquely positions us to support fellow professional services firms through our Real Estate Support solution. We deliver specialist legal expertise to the UK Top 30, silver circle firms, US Top 50, and the Big Four.
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Whether you’re a developer, investor, occupier, institution, or advisor, we provide clear, commercial, and responsive legal advice — helping you to get the job done.