BROWNFIELD LAND
Brownfield sites can offer exciting opportunities for redevelopment, but they often come with complex legal and environmental challenges. We help clients unlock the potential of these sites by guiding them through issues such as land contamination, planning restrictions, and redevelopment agreements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on numerous multi-million pound developments on brownfield land.
Drafted and negotiated Section 106 agreements for the development of housing and other major infrastructure on numerous brownfield sites.
Advised on planning policies for a large stretch of brownfield land in London.
Advised on aftercare obligations for the disposal of land for redevelopment.
Acted for a developer in on the regeneration of redundant wharves, comprising residential, commercial and marina development.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition and disposal of brownfield sites.
Conditional contracts and options.
Overage and clawback.
Planning permissions and obligations including Section 106 agreements.
Rights to light.
Site assembly.
Joint ventures.
Environmental law issues including contamination.
Construction contract negotiation and drafting including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, GC/ Works, JCT, ICE, RIBA and RICS.
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.