Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 3
Email address
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(01242) 221122About
Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys
Our Real Estate sector is central to Charles Russell Speechlys, we cover key focus areas:
Strategic Land
Centred in the Cheltenham office, our Strategic Land and Development Team helps clients prepare and realise maximum value from land with potential for development. Having the largest private client practice in a UK law firm and one of the largest real estate teams has enabled us to position ourselves as a leading law firm for landowner strategic land work. The team has acted on a number of nationally significant housing projects.
Specialist Supported Living
We act for clients investing in and operating properties used for Specialist Supported Living. We advise on the long lease structure with the Registered Providers and the relevant nomination agreements with Local Authorities and/or Service Level Agreements with Care Operators. We specialise in the purchase and sales of large portfolios of properties being used for Specialist Supported Living.
High Net Worth Property Investment
As part of our role as a leading Private Wealth firm, we act for various high net worth individuals (nationally and internationally) investing into UK commercial real estate.
Residential Investment and Development
We act for specialist residential funds, national and regional housebuilders, charities and private companies developing and investing in residential property including advice on the structuring and management of mixed use developments.
Chambers Review
Charles Russell Speechlys handles a wide range of development matters, including residential and renewable energy projects, as well as corporate occupier work. The team is able to advise on various types of property, including retail and healthcare assets. Its lawyers frequently negotiate options, promotion, collaboration and development agreements on behalf of clients. The firm specialises in supported living leases and transactions, and also regularly assists high net worth clients with property investments.
Work Highlights
- Charles Russell Speechlys acted for Hearthstone Residentialin the £15 million purchase of 19 residential properties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Charles Russell Speechlys do an excellent job and is very client-focussed."
"I have always been impressed by the level of service the firm offers and its willingness to go the extra mile."
"The firm was easy to deal with, highly responsive and thorough its approach."
"Charles Russell Speechlys do an excellent job and is very client-focussed."
"I have always been impressed by the level of service the firm offers and its willingness to go the extra mile."
"The firm was easy to deal with, highly responsive and thorough its approach."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Brothwood advises on residential and mixed-use development projects, high-value lettings and promotion agreements. He is also recommended for the property aspects of corporate transactions.
"Ian has a wealth of experience which has been invaluable to us and he always makes himself available to talk."
"Ian is fantastic. He is always friendly, approachable, superbly knowledgeable and is very easy to work with."
Naomi Nettleton focuses her practice on property investment. She advises clients on high-value transactions and financing mandates, particularly in the hotels sector.
"Naomi Nettleton is incredibly experienced and incredibly efficient."
"I have great confidence in Naomi and she understands our businesses well."
"Naomi is excellent, committed to her work and she really advocates for you."
Nicholas Burt has particular expertise in residential strategic land schemes. He frequently assists clients with promotion agreements and planning permissions.
"Nick is my go-to lawyer for strategic land work. I find him to be commercially-minded and agile in his dealings."
"Nicholas Burt is very knowledgeable, very amenable and very good at calling back and keeping in contact."