PALACES
Palaces involve complex property, heritage, and regulatory considerations, from ownership and maintenance obligations to planning, conservation, and redevelopment restrictions. We advise councils, trusts, and investors on managing and preserving palace estates while maximising their strategic, cultural, and commercial potential.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Creation of an access license relating to St James Palace.
Transfer of land in order to support work on Kensington Palace.
Scoping for a regeneration project on the regeneration of the site of a former palace in London.
Work involving a variety of listed buildings.
Multifaceted legal work on property of a historic or unique nature, including 10 Downing Street, Cunard house and Admiralty House.
Work on behalf of a number of government departments where security and length of guaranteed occupation are paramount.
Legal issues that may arise
Licensing of premises for events.
Public law and judicial review.
Law on cultural heritage.
Restorations work and planning.
Restrictive covenants and rights of way.
Dilapidations.
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