Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
About
Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP
Our large and experienced team of real estate lawyers has a wealth of experience dealing with developers, investors and lenders across a number of sectors.
We also act for a number of high-profile corporate occupier clients, particularly in the retail and casual dining sectors.
The main areas we cover are:
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Asset management
- Construction and engineering (see our separate profile)
- Corporate support
- Development
- Environment (see our separate profile)
- Investment
- Litigation and dispute resolution (see our separate profile)
- Real estate finance
- Real estate tax
- Rent reviews, dilapidations and service charge advice
Chambers Review
Stevens & Bolton has a comprehensive department with an in-depth knowledge of corporate occupancy, residential, retail and industrial development, as well as property sales and acquisitions. It provides further expertise in the health, education and logistics sector,regularly assisting with transactions involving care homes and primary care facilities, schools and warehouse leasehold. The team offers notable experience advising on large property portfolio matters.
Work Highlights
- Stevens & Bolton advised on the £31 million purchase by Santa Lucía, the market leading Spanish insurance group, of an investment property in London's prestigious Golden Square.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stevens & Bolton is very efficient and professional in identifying the best and most cost-effective solutions for its clients."
"The team at Stevens & Bolton is incredibly knowledgeable, commercially-focussed and easily able to cope with complex acquisitions and other real estate issues."
"Stevens & Bolton is very efficient and professional in identifying the best and most cost-effective solutions for its clients."
"The team at Stevens & Bolton is incredibly knowledgeable, commercially-focussed and easily able to cope with complex acquisitions and other real estate issues."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Steele maintains a broad practice, often assisting corporate occupiers and commercial developers with acquisitions and disposals. He is also well-placed to advise on lease negotiations and refinancing matters.
"Andrew Steele is a very strong lawyer in his knowledge and leadership. He understands the details and can advise accordingly."
Alex Watt focuses his practice on commercial real estate, advising on acquisitions and disposals as well as lease negotiations for offices. He also advises clients on commercial and residential development matters.
"Alex Watt is an incredibly experienced and commercially astute lawyer. He provides succinct and pinpoint-accurate advice in a timely and cost effective manner."
"Alex Watt is great to deal with. He is very personable and thorough."
Joanne Purnell is a senior associate advising clients on commercial and residential property matters including land acquisitions, commercial unit transactions and the property aspects of significant development projects.
"Joanna Purnell is very responsive and commercially aware. She has the ability to think outside the box and deliver solutions."
"Joanna Purnell consistently goes above and beyond in her dealings with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stevens & Bolton LLP
The South