GOLF COURSE
Golf courses involve complex property, planning, and operational considerations, from land ownership and leases to redevelopment, environmental compliance, and facility management. We advise councils, investors, and operators on navigating these issues to ensure golf course assets are managed efficiently and sustainably.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Acquired parcels land for the purpose of constructing golf courses.
Advised on the relocation of the Richmond Park golf course in London.
Advised on an agreement to demolish and rebuild a golf clubhouse with a self-contained car park.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition of land suitable for the creation of a golf course.
Granting and contesting covenants and easements over the land.
Obtaining planning permission for the creation and expansion of golf courses.
Negotiating and drafting leases, subleases and licences to occupy for commercial entities on site.
Transfer of title to freehold property owned by a club following a change in trustees.
Licences for events.
Events contracts covering complex clauses for crowd capacity, noise control, liability for death or injury and access for the construction and dismantling of infrastructure.
Negotiation and enforcement of reinstatement clauses.
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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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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.