UTILITIES
Utility infrastructure involves complex property, regulatory, and operational considerations, from land acquisition and access rights to compliance, maintenance, and redevelopment projects. We advise councils, utility companies, and investors on managing and developing utility assets efficiently, safely, and in line with legal and environmental requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Acted for a utilities provider in the South West on rationalisation of their property portfolio.
Advised on the development of a large scale water treatment plant.
Worked on the creation of a lease for a major power plant.
Advised a leading telecoms company on its property portfolio.
Drafted a lease extension on a power plant.
Obtained licenses to run natural gas pipes across several pieces of land.
Acted on a number of wayleave agreements in support of the rollout of rural broadband.
Advised South East Water on formulating a strategy for developing renewable energy generation within its existing portfolio of sites, including site and technology specific solutions.
Legal issues that may arise
Grant or extension of a lease of a power plant.
Development of facilities and associated planning.
Environmental law considerations such as pollution and conservation.
Wayleaves for laying internet/gas/water piping across land.
Estates restructuring.
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.