Expert guidance to ensure your development projects run smoothly
At Nelsons, our expert team of commercial property solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham can assist with navigating the intricate landscape of commercial and residential development projects. Our team provides comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
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How we can assist with commercial and residential property development projects
We have a reputation for delivering focused, efficient, and cost-effective legal services and advice.
Our lawyers can advise clients on all sides of a commercial or residential development project, including landowners, developers, investors, pension funds, venture capitalists, landlords and occupiers. We can assist with all types of development ventures, including urban regeneration, business parks, mixed-use schemes, shopping centres, offices and standalone projects (e.g. single-building flat conversions).
Our team provides a holistic full-service approach to any commercial or residential property development project, advising on a wide range of matters including:
- Site acquisition and due diligence – Thorough review of potential development sites and due diligence to identify and mitigate risks, and advise in relation to structure of development sites and, where required, input around Heads of Terms to ensure a smoother transition through the legal process.
- Planning – Expert guidance through the planning process, including assistance in obtaining necessary permits and approvals and providing strategic advice on navigating regulatory challenges.
- Contract drafting and negotiation – Advice, negotiation and completion of contracts facilitating both commercial and residential developments, to include conditional contracts, options, joint ventures, promotion agreements and other complicated property contracts.
- Renewable energy developments – Advice to both landowners and developers around renewable energy schemes to include advising on option and lease structures in relation to solar, wind and battery storage schemes.
- Development financing – Structuring financing agreements and negotiating terms with lenders and investors.
- Construction – Review of construction documents in relation to development work, to include appointment document, collateral warranties and advice and assistance around additional construction matters required to facilitate land and property acquired for development.
- Dispute resolution – Swift and effective resolution of disputes, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced developer or are about to embark upon your first development project, our highly regarded team of commercial property solicitors is well-equipped to assist.
Meet the team
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Riaz Dudhia
Partner & Solicitor
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James Coningsby
Partner & Solicitor
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Kieron Crowther
Partner & Solicitor
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Paul Hinchliffe
Partner & Solicitor
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Mike Sullivan
Partner & Solicitor
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Ian Torr
Partner & Solicitor
Why choose Nelsons?
- Expertise – Our solicitors bring extensive knowledge and experience in commercial and residential development law. Our team is recommended by the independently-researched publication, The Legal 500, as being one of the top teams of experts in the country.
- Client-centric approach – We prioritise your goals and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes.
- Proactive problem solving – Anticipating challenges and providing proactive solutions to keep your project on track.
- Industry insight – We advise clients across a wide range of industries and keep up to date with sector trends and legal developments to provide leading advice.
- Tailored solutions – Every client is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and objectives.
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