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Neil Mercer chiefly advises clients on development matters and has notable experience representing ecclesiastical organisations.
Neil Mercer
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Neil Mercer
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Neil is a partner in the commercial property team.
Neil has considerable knowledge and experience in advising clients in the central issues that arise: notably the occupying, development and buying and selling of commercial property.
Neil’s expertise encompasses commercial letting and leases; landlord tenant relations; rent reviews and recovery; buying and selling companies and businesses; development, refinancing and disposals.
Career
Neil graduated from the University of Durham in 2003 with a BSc Hons degree in Natural Sciences. He then took the law conversion course and joined Debenhams Ottaway as a trainee lawyer in 2007. He qualified with the firm in 2009, achieved a Masters Degree in Law (LLM) with distinction in 2011 (having been awarded a scholarship) was promoted to senior lawyer in 2017 and made partner in November 2020.
Neil received the Marcus Godman Prize awarded by the Hertfordshire Law Society for the highest mark achieved by a trainee lawyer at law school.
Professional Memberships
Neil is a member of The Property Section of the Law Society.
Strengths
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Neil always provides clear and understandable information for all matters. He is extremely approachable, which means, as a client, I feel at ease asking any question, no matter how simple or complex.
Neil Mercer is who I call in a crisis. He is very focused on the processes and provides really good counsel. Rather than just coming up with a problem, he will suggest solutions as well.
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Neil has good communication skills and is a proactive solicitor who will drive cases forward.
Neil always provides clear and understandable information for all matters. He is extremely approachable, which means, as a client, I feel at ease asking any question, no matter how simple or complex.
Neil Mercer is who I call in a crisis. He is very focused on the processes and provides really good counsel. Rather than just coming up with a problem, he will suggest solutions as well.
Neil has good communication skills and is a proactive solicitor who will drive cases forward.
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