Real Estate: £10 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 3
About
Provided by Field Seymour Parkes
With one of the largest and most experienced and established property teams in the Thames Valley we have a reputation for providing pro-active, commercial and cost-effective advice to clients of all shapes and sizes from SME businesses through to multinational PLCs.
Whether you are taking office space for the first time or acquiring an industrial portfolio we help to make it happen on time and on budget.
Our property team can bring in expertise from our dedicated tax, finance and construction lawyers to ensure that we offer a full-service without the need to engage external resource.
We have extensive experience advising on all property transactions ranging from the acquisition, planning, construction and development, letting and sale of mixed use sites, office buildings, housing developments, agricultural land, business parks, retail units, shopping centres, hotels and leisure, industrial sites and care facilities. We also have considerable expertise in property financing.
Chambers Review
The expert team at Field Seymour Parkes offers the full spectrum of property services from its Reading base. The team has particular expertise in assisting with strategic land and corporate occupier matters, including large headquarters moves. The firm's clients include residential developers, charitable organisations, educational establishments and motor vehicle manufacturers.
Work Highlights
- Field Seymour Parkes acted for Bewley Homes on the purchase of freehold land for residential development with planning permission for 42 residential dwellings.
Strengths
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"The team provides a very quick and efficient service."
"They are good at finding practical solutions to situations."
"There is a broad range of in-house expertise, which has successfully dealt with all of the issues we have raised to date."
"Field Seymour Parkes understand our business, and this makes our lives easy."
"Field Seymour Parkes has a very strong real estate team. It is very well equipped to deal with more complex matters."
"The team provides a very quick and efficient service."
"They are good at finding practical solutions to situations."
"There is a broad range of in-house expertise, which has successfully dealt with all of the issues we have raised to date."
"Field Seymour Parkes understand our business, and this makes our lives easy."
"Field Seymour Parkes has a very strong real estate team. It is very well equipped to deal with more complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Dean Bickford is deputy head of the firm's real estate department and advises investment groups and developers on real estate acquisitions. He regularly works on both commercial and residential property matters.
"Dean is a knowledgeable real estate solicitor and my go-to on all property-related legal matters."
"Dean Bickford is a hugely experienced solicitor who we've worked with over many years. I would have no hesitation in recommending him."
"Dean delivers an excellent service."
Marcus Francis leads the firm's property team and is acknowledged for his experience in a wide range of matters. His work includes complex and large-scale acquisitions and lease work.
"Marcus Francis was clear and drove the deal."
"Marcus does an incredible job making sure they deliver a very high level of service."
"He has a very personable and unique style."
James Burgess has extensive experience across the full spectrum of commercial property matters, notably advising property owners on sales. He also has standout expertise when it comes to agricultural land.
"James Burgess is very helpful and approachable."
"James has worked with us over the years and has always provided an excellent service."
Michael Higgin regularly advises on a variety of work within the property space, including commercial real estate transactions, portfolio management and lease negotiations.
"Michael Higgin is very detailed and knowledgeable."
"He is an incredible lawyer and I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"He is quick to respond and understands our requirements."
Lauren Walker is a senior associate at Field Seymour Parkes. She has experience in a range of areas including property finance, sales and purchases, commercial lettings and renewable energy projects.
"Lauren is extremely professional and excellent to deal with."
"Lauren has always made me feel like our work is very important, and we are always kept updated."
"Lauren is very easy to work with and gives solid, pragmatic advice."
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