Real Estate: up to £10 million
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 1
About
Provided by Boyes Turner
The group’s work covers the complete range of commercial property transactions including freehold transfers, leases (both for landlords and tenants), developments and property investments (especially offshore investments), as well as other aspects associated with property including planning, VAT problems and non-contentious construction matters.
Chambers Review
Boyes Turner fields a strong Reading-based real estate team, experienced in assisting clients with all aspects of commercial and residential property work. The team is notably adept at handling high-value disposals and acquisitions. The firm frequently undertakes work for landowners and developers, as well as financial institutions and corporates. The work includes property finance transactions and landlord and tenant matters.
Work Highlights
- Boyes Turner advised Berkshire Medical Estates on the surrender of a lease for a ground floor site in Winnersh Triangle and on the new lease of the whole building.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a good breadth of skills."
"Boyes Turner gives excellent in-house advice."
"They have a great understanding of the commerciality of a transaction."
"The service levels have always been excellent."
"The team have very good attention to detail."
"The team has a good breadth of skills."
"Boyes Turner gives excellent in-house advice."
"They have a great understanding of the commerciality of a transaction."
"The service levels have always been excellent."
"The team have very good attention to detail."
Notable Practitioners
Derek Ching has a development-focused practice, and is known for his work for both landowners and developers on commercial and residential projects.
"Derek Ching is very experienced and thorough."
"Derek is a very technical lawyer and an excellent operator."
"Derek is very technically good."
Mark Appleton is noted for his advice to clients on land purchases for the purpose of development. He has an all-encompassing commercial property practice and also assists with leases.
"Mark Appleton has wide experience of commercial leases."
"He gives us good support."
"Mark has assisted us with complex matters and he has provide us good advice."
Nick Carter is head of Boyes Turner's property team and advises national and international clients on commercial property transactions. He is recognised for his advice to owners of multiple properties on the management of their portfolios.
"Nick Carter is knowledgeable, experienced and reliable."
"He is responsive."
"Nick is a lovely practitioner."
William Nassau-Lake leads the Boyes Turner development team. He is best known for working with developers and house builders on residential and commercial development schemes.
"William Nassau-Lake is highly diligent and leaves no stone unturned. We highly value his ability to make complex matters simple and trust that he will always act in our best interests."
"He is exceptionally dedicated."
"William is an excellent development lawyer and very strong across the discipline."
Ranked Lawyers at
Boyes Turner
Thames Valley
Members
Provided by Boyes Turner
Brian Dowling
Head of Department
Phil Jacques