Real Estate Development
Our development lawyers bring together the full range of our real estate experience and knowledge, working closely with our client to help plan and deliver the project.
We work with public and private sector clients – some familiar with the development process, some not - on regeneration schemes, mixed use developments and one off projects, from cradle to grave. We advise on aspects such as:
- agreements with investors, purchasers and tenants
- avoiding and resolving disputes
- construction issues, from demolition and construction through to dealing with defects
- funding, both debt and equity
- identifying procedural requirements and traps
- interim revenue-producing arrangements pending start on site
- issues that might affect development, including cost or timing, such as rights of light, sewers, restrictive covenants
- management of the property following construction
- obtaining vacant possession
- planning issues and the negotiation of planning and highway agreements
- public procurement
- site assembly and any overage arrangements on acquisition
- tax implications and efficient ownership structures/joint ventures
Related items
Community Infrastructure Levy
18 January 2019The Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) is a discretionary planning charge which was introduced in 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010.
The new visa route for recognised or emerging leaders in architecture: what does this mean for the architectural sector?
13 December 2018The Government has announced a new immigration category for overseas recognised or emerging leaders in architecture that has the potential to ease access to jobs in the UK. With Brexit looming on the horizon, this news will provide some much needed reassurance that the UK’s Architecture sector will still be able to attract the best global talent over the coming years. However the new measures are limited in their scope and are unlikely to plug the gap that will be left once freedom of movement for EU workers comes to an end.
Clare Reddy comments for Property Week: Industry welcomes Lords report calling for overhaul to unlock potential for offsite manufacturing
03 August 2018Clare Reddy comments in an article for Property Week, which discusses offsite manufacturing and the need for clients, designers and contractors to collaborate if the innovative construction technique is to take off in UK.
Come and meet our team at MIPIM 2018!
13 March 2018Clare Reddy and Anthony Van Hoffen will be in Cannes from Tuesday 13 March until Thursday 15 March and look forward to seeing those of you attending there! If you or one of your colleagues would like to arrange a meeting, please do get in touch.
CDM 2015: Who is the Principal Designer?
01 August 2017By now, everyone is familiar with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (“Regulations”). However, there still seems to be confusion as to who should fulfil the role of the Principal Designer (“PD”).
JCT 2016 D&B Contract - insolvency and termination - Session 5
11 July 2017Autumn 2016 saw the launch of the new edition of the popular JCT Design and Build contract. The changes go further than bringing the contract up to date and some minor tweaking. Doing what you have always done may land you in hot water. Our JCT Series has been overhauled to reflect the revised contracts and we look forward to discussing the current issues with you.
Lewis Silkin delighted to be associated with long standing client Sager House (Almeida) Limited
20 June 2017Lewis Silkin is delighted to be associated with long standing client Sager House (Almeida) Limited (a joint venture between the Sager Group of companies and US investment fund Cain Hoy) in providing legal services for the delivery of a major mixed use development of the former North London Post Sorting Office off Upper Street, Islington.
JCT 2016 D&B Defects - Session 4
09 May 2017Autumn 2016 saw the launch of the new edition of the popular JCT Design and Build contract. The changes go further than bringing the contract up to date and some minor tweaking. Doing what you have always done may land you in hot water. Our JCT Series has been overhauled to reflect the revised contracts and we look forward to discussing the current issues with you.