POLICE STATION
Police stations involve complex property, operational, and regulatory considerations, from site acquisition and lease arrangements to compliance, redevelopment, and facility management. We advise police authorities, councils, and investors on managing and developing police estates efficiently, safely, and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Acting for a Police Authority in connection with the acquisition of a site for a new headquarters building.
Disposal of emergency services sites conditional on planning permission being obtained, and with overage provisions.
Handled an acquisition involving provision, conditional on planning and other matters, for a long leasehold interest in a new site for use as an emergency services training facility.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition and disposal of land or real estate.
Commercial lease issues including renewals and rent reviews, termination, break clauses and negotiation and drafting.
Planning permission and obligations including Section 106 agreements.
Planning and development disputes.
Advising, negotiating and drafting construction contracts including FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, GC/ Works, JCT, ICE, RIBA and RICS.
Option agreements and conditional 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.