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Bates Wells

Real Estate: £10-50 million

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Our Real Estate team advises on all aspects of commercial property, with specialist expertise in financing and borrowing, planning and construction, and insolvency‑related matters. We act for property companies as well as a wide range of businesses and individuals, supporting both landlords and tenants.

We work with commercial organisations, social enterprises and charities across diverse sectors, handling everything from property agreements and leases to development and finance arrangements. Our clients range from major institutions, such as the BFI, to smaller community organisations, and the team is experienced in guiding both large and small stakeholders through complex real estate needs. As a B Corp, sustainability is central to our work, and the team advises on environmental and sustainability issues - helping clients ensure their property makes its mark without making a mark on the planet.

For more information, visit https://bateswells.co.uk/services/real-estate/

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Real Estate: £10-50 million - London (Firms)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Bates Wells has a strong profile for real estate transactions for clients in the non-profit sector, while also regularly handling property matters for clients in the education, retail and healthcare fields. The firm's practitioners offer additional capability in the finance and secured lending sphere, particularly on behalf of alternative lenders including loan and grant-giving bodies. The team is also highly experienced in complex occupier work, including major headquarters sales and relocations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bates Wells represented Better Society Capital in the leasing aspects of its office move in central London.

Strengths

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  • They are practical, easy to deal with, responsive, and provide straightforward and sound advice. They developed a good understanding of our culture and how we address issues.

    Real Estate: £10-50 million respondentUK

  • Bates Wells are personable, approachable and able to give good, clear advice on legal options and risks.

    Real Estate: £10-50 million respondentUK

  • Bates Wells provide advice that is clear, solid and commercially driven. They are extremely competent.

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  • Bates Wells are easy to talk to and direct. They always respond quickly in a sensible manner and offer the most efficient way forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Traynor
    Mark Traynor

    Mark Traynor

    Mark Traynor is frequently sought after for his expertise in complex leasing and development transactions. He is adept at advising charities and educational bodies, and also advises on community-based renewable energy projects.

    • Mark is highly responsive and gives clear, straightforward advice, approaching matters practically, with a good understanding of client needs.

      Real Estate: £10-50 million respondentUK

    • Mark is excellent.

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  • Jamie Huard
    Jamie Huard

    Jamie Huard

    Jamie Huard has an impressive practice advising charity and social enterprise entities on their real estate requirements. He has strong expertise in commercial leasing matters as well as acquisitions and disposals.

    • Jamie is always kind and pleasant to work with.

      Real Estate: £10-50 million respondentUK

    • You couldn't wish for a better partner than Jamie.

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  • Karli Hiscock
    Karli Hiscock

    Karli Hiscock

    Karli Hiscock frequently advises clients in the charity sector on their property needs, including headquarters relocations and retail leases. She also has wider commercial property expertise and advises on the real estate aspects of secured lending matters.

    • I am a big fan of Karli. She is personable, professional and responsive. She is knowledgeable of the law but also the human and commercial aspects required to get things done.

      Real Estate: £10-50 million respondentUK

    • Working with Karli has always been a pleasure. She provides good, solid advice based on sound reasoning.

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  • Rebecca Rider
    Rebecca Rider

    Rebecca Rider

    Rebecca Rider works with an impressive client base including charities, public bodies and businesses. She has noted expertise in acquisitions and lease negotiations.

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