MILITARY SITES
Military sites involve highly specialised property, planning, and regulatory considerations, from ownership and security requirements to redevelopment, disposal, and compliance with statutory obligations. We advise government bodies, defence organisations, and investors on managing and developing military estates efficiently, securely, and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on the multi-million pound disposal of an army medical college and military academy.
Advised on the disposal of a 49 acre military hospital site.
Obtained planning permission to build residential accommodation on a military site, overcoming considerable public opposition.
Advised on lease breaks to secure high-value disposals of military sites.
Legal issues that may arise
Disposal of former military training centres to external investors.
Advising on the selection of bidders.
Advising on clawback and overage provisions.
Advice on how press coverage should be handled.
Acquisition of sites for military training use.
Negotiating and drafting leases and subleases for military training premises.
Advising on lease breaks, surrenders and termination as part of an estates rationalisation strategy.
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.