COLLEGE
Colleges and educational institutions face complex property issues, from campus expansion and lease arrangements to planning, development, and compliance requirements. We advise colleges, universities, and their governing bodies on all aspects of property law to ensure their estates support growth and long-term strategic goals.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Negotiated planning permission and secured a site for a college to build residential property for students.
Acquired the Royal National College for the Blind on behalf of a client.
Advised on the exercise of break clauses on the premises of a college in the South West.
Advised on the granting of leases at various colleges nationally.
Advised on the disposal of a former army medical college with clawback provisions.
Advised on the disposal of a police training college.
Completed the lease surrender of a national college in Nottingham.
Dealt with all of the property issues for a Russell Group university.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition of property to use as a college.
Acquisition of land for development.
Rationalisation of college estates.
Sale of college property to developers for lease back.
Planning permission and obligations for college estates.
Section 106 agreements and CIL containing provisions for educational infrastructure.
Funding mechanisms.
Leases for college premises.
Event licences.
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.