RICHARD HOLMES

Richard has advised the full spectrum of real estate owners from large multinational companies to high-net-worth individuals and provides corporate support on a variety of transactions.   Richard has worked with some of the largest commercial developers and property owners in the country on a range of different developments, including developments of shopping centres and offices.  Clients recommend Richard for his understanding of their business needs and his accessible and approachable manner.

Prior to joining us, he was the Head of Real Estate at a Manchester law firm.  He has previously worked for Eversheds and Freeths LLP.

Work Highlights 

• Advised umerous retailers including Well Pharmacy, Cotton Traders, Co-operative Group and Poundstretcher on their estates management requirements.

• Acted for an investor on the lease negotiations for a £150million hotel in Canary Wharf.

• Acted for a local authority on the property aspects of a joint venture with a developer to build a large commercial development.

• Advised a garden centre operator on drafting a standard form lease which is to be used in over 70 garden centres across the UK.

• Advised Huntingdonshire County Council on the property aspects of a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme in Huntingdon town centre.

• Acted for a logistics business on the construction of a new 40,000sqft distribution centre in the Midlands.

• Advised local authority on the regeneration of University Quarter in a city centre in the Midlands.