About

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One of the leading Commercial Property teams in the Thames Valley and a multi-award winning team in the region. Advises on acquisitions and disposals, secured lending and property finance, commercial leases and other landlord and tenant matters.


 


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Real Estate: up to £10 million - Thames Valley

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Blandy & Blandy has a strong Reading-based team that advises on a full range of corporate property matters. It is experienced in property transactions including sales, acquisitions and leases as well as in relation to major residential development projects. The team also possesses expertise in real estate financing work, including secured loans and mitigating tax risks. Its clients include UK corporates, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations, as well as acting for on-site filming studio providers.

Work Highlights

  • Blandy & Blandy advised Reading Borough Council on the disposal of a high-profile development site in Reading town centre. The transaction was important as it secured the future of a well-known landmark mural as well as providing additional housing and a community space.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Katja Wigham
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Katja Wigham leads the firm's commercial real estate offering. She advises corporate groups, charities and education sector clients on property sales and acquisitions, as well as landlord and tenant matters.

Katja is reliable and possesses strong, commercial knowledge.

We have been very pleased with the professional, comprehensive service provided by Katja.

She provides excellent customer service and very clear guidance.

Katja is really personable. She has a good commercial sense and knows her stuff.

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Jane Gunnell
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Band 3
Jane Gunnell is a consultant to the firm's commercial property team. She is recognised for her work advising developers and landowners on acquisitions and sales.

Jane is very experienced in all matters related to client and case management. She is a pleasure to work with.

Jane is very good.

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John Dingle
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Band 4

John Dingle is praised for his vast expertise in property law. He often advises clients on land acquisitions, leases, and sales and purchases of both freehold and leasehold property.

John is very responsive, practical and will do everything from small to large. He is a good technical lawyer.

He is sensible and helps get things through.

John is really personable and commercial. He knows his stuff.

Ranked Lawyers at
Blandy & Blandy

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Thames Valley

Real Estate

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Katja Wigham
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
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Jane Gunnell
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Band 3
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John Dingle
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Band 4

Members

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Edward Williams

Gemma Stephenson

John Dingle

Katja Wigham

Head of Department

Paul Wilkinson