MUSEUM
Museums present unique property and operational challenges, from lease and ownership arrangements to planning, heritage restrictions, and redevelopment opportunities. We advise councils, trusts, and investors on managing and developing museum properties efficiently, sustainably, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Negotiated a favourable lease for a museum occupier at a prominent site.
Negotiated a licence to occupy a prestigious building in Hampshire for a military museum.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition and disposal of premises.
Negotiation and drafting of leases and licences to occupy.
Rent reviews.
Planning permissions.
Expansion or rationalisation art gallery estates.
Events licences and contracts covering complex clauses for crowd capacity, noise control, liability for death or injury and access for construction and dismantling infrastructure.
Subleases for commercial business occupations.
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.