TOWN CENTRE
Town centres involve complex property, planning, and commercial considerations, from acquisitions and lease arrangements to redevelopment, zoning, and regulatory compliance. We advise councils, investors, and developers on managing and developing town centre assets efficiently, sustainably, and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on procurement, acquisitions and all other legal work to facilitate the award winning town centre regeneration of Clapham High Street. The scheme involved advising on the complex enabling partnership between public and private bodies.
Handled the complex disposal of a package of land to a supermarket in support of a town centre regeneration scheme in the South West.
Advised a Local Authority on the regeneration of a town centre shopping centre. We were instructed in connection with all leasehold aspects of the occupation of this development as well as related construction issues.
Drafted and negotiating a Section 106 Agreement for a London Borough relating to the redevelopment of a former Post Office and Telephone Exchange site into a mixed commercial and residential development.
The acquisition of an inner city site from a South East Borough Council for use in a mixed use regeneration scheme.
Legal issues that may arise
Town centre redevelopment.
Securing vacant possession of sites through compulsory purchase.
Securing vacant possession through break clauses, surrender and break notices.
Drafting and negotiating planning obligations.
Obtaining planning permissions.
Estate rationalisation strategies.
Legal issues.
Highways law.
Joint venture agreements.
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.