Real Estate

Herrington Carmichael has one of largest property law teams in the South-East of England. Supporting our clients across a range of specialst legal services.

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Real Estate Services

Our Commercial Property experts act for businesses and individuals in the purchase, asset management and sale of commercial property including offices, retail, industrial leisure and mixed use property.

We can advise on:

  • Property Investment
  • Secured Lending
  • Business Leases and disputes 
  • Collective Enfranchisement

By understanding our clients’ intentions from the beginning of transactions, we seek to protect their long term interests.

Commercial Property

Our wide ranging expertise means that we are able to assist with the full spectrum of legal disciplines in this area, including:

  • Drafting and negotiating the full raft of development agreements including option agreements, conditional contracts and overage agreements.
  • Drafting / negotiating applicable documents on construction projects
  • Infrastructure and planning agreements – liaising with statutory undertakers and local authorities
  • Joint ventures and advising on associated documents such as collaboration agreements.
  • Lender and legal requirements in respect of development finance.
  • Plot sales, including the preparation of master legal documentation and comprehensive sales packs.
  • Transaction structure – including considering the suitability of a land purchase vs corporate purchase where a company owns the target development land.
  • Site assembly projects including strategic land agreements.
Development & Housebuilding

Our real estate development finance and secured lending team have industry recognised expertise and regularly advises clients on a full range of complex property financing transactions and arrangements.

We are experienced in drafting and advising on documentation based on LMA standards, bank standard documents, complex security suites (including overseas) and multi-currency lending arrangements.

We manage transactions from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and cohesive process which facilitates commencement to completion in a quick and timely fashion. We will invest the time upfront with you to understand your standard internal facility documentation and security requirements. Our expertise includes:

  • Bridging finance
  • Development finance
  • Prioritisation of loans
  • Property acquisition and investment finance
  • Property refinancing
  • Refurbishment loans – heavy and light
  • Short term loan funding
  • Sale and leaseback structures

Alongside our corporate and commercial teams, we are able to offer advice on:

  • Loan agreements
  • Floating charges
  • Debentures
  • Guarantees, security over building contracts and other finance documentation
Property Finance

We work closely with other teams in the firm, in particular our Construction, Corporate and Banking, and Real Estate Dispute Resolution teams, so that we offer a multi-disciplinary service to advise clients on the best way of structuring and financing any given transaction.

At Herrington Carmichael, we also recognise the importance of working alongside our client’s other professional advisors, with pro-active advice and support every step of the way.

Our team of expert property investment solicitors act for clients in all aspects of the property sector, including commercial and residential developers, investors and housing associations across various property sectors including offices, industrial, retail, leisure & hospitality, pharmaceutical, life sciences, energy and technology.

Property Investment

Whether you are a commercial landlord, tenant or land owner, in the event of a dispute our experience covers a range from the complex and high value to the more modest.

 
We represent clients in the courts, property tribunals, in adjudication and use alternative dispute resolution procedures, including mediation, to resolve disputes. We understand your concerns to avoid the expense and distraction that disputes can bring and we will work with you to find a solution to your problem.
 
Our approach is tailored to you to provide an effective strategy. We have a dedicated team of dispute lawyers with a range of expertise and experience dealing with property disputes.
 
Our Property Dispute Lawyers can support on:
  • Commercial Landlord & Tenant Disputes
  • Residential Landlord & Tenant Disputes
  • Land Disputes
  • Construction Disputes
  • Restrictive Covenants
Property & Land Disputes

Commercial Property

Our Commercial Property experts act for businesses and individuals in the purchase, asset management, and sale of commercial property including offices, retail, industrial leisure, and mixed-use property.

We can advise on:

  • Property Investment
  • Secured Lending
  • Business Leases and Disputes 
  • Collective Enfranchisement

By understanding our clients’ intentions from the beginning of transactions, we seek to protect their long-term interests.

Commercial Property

Development & Housebuilding

Our wide-ranging expertise means that we are able to assist with the full spectrum of legal disciplines in this area, including:

  • Drafting and negotiating the full raft of development agreements, including option agreements, conditional contracts, and overage agreements.
  • Drafting / negotiating applicable documents for construction projects
  • Infrastructure and planning agreements including liaising with statutory undertakers and local authorities
  • Joint ventures, including advising on associated documents such as collaboration agreements
  • Lender and legal requirements in respect of development finance.
  • Plot sales, including preparation of master legal documentation and comprehensive sales packs
  • Transaction structure, including considering the suitability of a land purchase versus corporate purchase where a company owns the target development land
  • Site assembly projects, including strategic land agreements
Development & Housebuilding

Property Finance

Our Real Estate Development Finance and Secured Lending Team have industry recognised expertise and regularly advise clients on a full range of complex property financing transactions and arrangements.

We are experienced in drafting and advising on documentation based on Loan Market Association (LMA) standards, bank standard documents, complex security suites (including overseas) and multi-currency lending arrangements.

We manage transactions from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and cohesive process that facilitates commencement to completion in a quick and timely fashion. We invest time upfront with you to understand your standard internal facility documentation and security requirements. Our expertise includes:

  • Bridging finance
  • Development finance
  • Prioritisation of loans
  • Property acquisition and investment finance
  • Property refinancing
  • Refurbishment loans – heavy and light
  • Short term loan funding
  • Sale and leaseback structures

Alongside our corporate and commercial teams, we are able to offer advice on:

  • Loan agreements
  • Floating charges
  • Debentures
  • Guarantees, security over building contracts, and other finance documentation
Property Finance

Property Investment

We work closely with other teams in the firm, in particular our Construction, Corporate and Banking, and Real Estate Dispute Resolution teams, so that we offer a multi-disciplinary service to advise clients on the best way of structuring and financing any given transaction.

At Herrington Carmichael, we also recognise the importance of working alongside our client’s other professional advisers, with proactive advice and support every step of the way.

Our team of expert Property Investment Solicitors act for clients in all aspects of the property sector, including commercial and residential developers, investors and housing associations across various property sectors including offices, industrial, retail, leisure & hospitality, pharmaceutical, life sciences, energy, and technology.

Property Investment

Property & Land Disputes

Whether you are a Commercial Landlord, Tenant or Land Owner, in the event of a dispute our experience covers a range from the complex and high value to the more modest.

 
We represent clients in the Courts, Property Tribunals, in Adjudication and use Alternative Dispute resolution procedures, including Mediation, to resolve disputes. We understand your concerns to avoid the expense and distraction that disputes can bring and we will work with you to find a solution to your problem.
 
Our approach is tailored to you to provide an effective strategy. We have a dedicated team of Dispute Lawyers with a range of expertise and experience dealing with property disputes.
 
Our Property Dispute Lawyers can support on:
  • Commercial Landlord & Tenant Disputes
  • Residential Landlord & Tenant Disputes
  • Land Disputes
  • Construction Disputes
  • Restrictive Covenants
Property & Land Disputes

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