Real Estate lawyers who understand your business.

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Real Estate lawyers who cut through the noise of the deal.

Our focus is getting to know our clients’ businesses so that we can provide commercially attuned legal advice.

Real Estate is a core part of most businesses and requires careful structuring and planning in order to maximise returns and drive profits. Our real estate lawyers advise on the myriad of issues affecting real estate as an asset class; from advising on the best funding structures for acquiring real estate to joint venture arrangements for development projects.

We are able to service all of your real estate needs, but we also have particular expertise in the following areas:

Landlord and tenant services

We advise landlords and tenants on the whole range of landlord and tenant matters including lease negotiations, lease renewals, rent deposits, assignment and underlettings, concession arrangements and compliance with lease covenants. We also advise landlords on the active management of their property portfolios such as regearing leases, rent reviews, obtaining vacant possession and repurposing.
Developers

From development agreements to planning agreements and land options right through to plot sales, we have in-depth expertise to protect our clients’ interests and help them achieve optimum outcomes. Our significant expertise in development projects gives us a real understanding of the full lifecycle of a development. We collaborate across sectors and are able to offer advice on energy & infrastructure, construction, planning & environmental matters and funding. We have national breadth and depth to offer a full service to clients across all development workstreams. We advise across all classes of real estate; from core plus to alternative assets, such as build to rent and student accommodation.
Banks and funders

We advise many banks and funders on investment and development funding, borrower insolvency and the implications of defaults arising under their financing arrangements.
Investment property

Investment in real estate has become more challenging over recent years but our lawyers have expertly guided our clients in structuring property investment deals and avoiding the pitfalls in this area. We advise on all investment transactions across the sector. A strong understanding of the different funding routes can mean the difference between success and failure.
Landowners

We advise landowners on the full range of issues which can impact land ownership (commercial and agricultural) such as land promotion and option agreements, waste management, granting and acquiring third party rights, infrastructure and such renewable energy projects , mineral extraction, joint ventures with developers, and disposals.
Health and Extra Care Investor Operators

We work closely with various investor operators within the health and extra care sectors. These include residential and nursing homes, supported living, and retirement villages.

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Our real estate team's recognition in legal directories.

Whether for landlords or tenants, our real estate solicitors are recognised as experts by the leading legal directories.

Our real estate experts are recognised in the Legal 500 in both the South West and Thames Valley for commercial property transactions, with Richard Roth, Peter Foskett and Vicky Hernandez noted as leading members of our teams across the firm. Comments from those we have worked with in the field include:

“Everyone I have dealt with at this practice is highly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.”

“The reason I use RWK is that I can trust and have confidence that the matters they handle for me are dealt with promptly and professionally.”

In Chambers our team is recognised in London for deals between £10m and £50m, where Chris Langan is listed as a notable practitioner for this work. Comments from those our team have worked with include:

“RWK Goodman have a wealth of experience which gives me total confidence in their ability. I always feel my needs are met in terms of timescales.”

“The firm is capable in handling complex matters. They are always available to take calls and focus on getting the deal done.”

CLIENT CASE STUDY

How we helped Wiper and True secure the property they needed.

Find out how our team helped Bristol beer brand Wiper and True secure The Taproom.

Wiper and True is an iconic and growing Bristol beer brand. They came to us to help them secure a bespoke fit out on a tight deadline. Find out how we delivered.

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