INNOVATION CENTRE
Innovation centres involve complex property and operational considerations, from lease arrangements and planning permissions to redevelopment and facility management. We advise universities, councils, and investors on managing, developing, and optimising these centres to support growth, collaboration, and commercial success.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised in relation to a flagship development of a joint enterprise science park.
Led the estates management work on a large science park including drafting, negotiating and completing leases with national technology companies as tenants.
Advised a leading science technology organisation on all of their estates management needs.
Legal issues that may arise
Advice on the management of leases, licences and other estates management issues for Innovation Centre joint enterprises.
Acquisition of property or land for the development of a new Innovation Centre.
Development agreements etc for new Centre.
Advice on methods of generating a rental income stream from surplus properties.
Disposing of surplus freehold and leasehold properties.
Drafting and negotiating construction 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.