Boyes Turner, Real Estate | Chambers UK Profile

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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

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Real Estate: up to £10 million - Thames Valley

1

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Boyes Turner advised Tarn Developments on the £45 million purchase, planning and development of the urban extension at Polegate, comprising 73 hectares to be used for 700 residential units, retail space, medical facilities and other related assets.

Strengths

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Communication and responsiveness are key. We always feel that we are in the loop, and if we have any issues or queries, responses are quick and forthcoming.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Their skilled team takes the time to help me understand complex issues without overwhelming me with legal jargon. With diverse expertise across the business, they meet all my needs seamlessly.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Boyes Turner have been proactive. Their knowledge and commercial awareness has really helped us during projects.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Their expertise and experience is very good and comforting for us. You can speak to someone easily.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

The department provides concise, prompt and commercially angled advice. They are capable of handling all of our issues and have good knowledge of local market.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Communication and responsiveness are key. We always feel that we are in the loop, and if we have any issues or queries, responses are quick and forthcoming.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Their skilled team takes the time to help me understand complex issues without overwhelming me with legal jargon. With diverse expertise across the business, they meet all my needs seamlessly.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Boyes Turner have been proactive. Their knowledge and commercial awareness has really helped us during projects.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Their expertise and experience is very good and comforting for us. You can speak to someone easily.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

The department provides concise, prompt and commercially angled advice. They are capable of handling all of our issues and have good knowledge of local market.

Real Estate: up to £10 million respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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2

Mark Appleton

2

Band 2

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 is very responsive and possesses good local knowledge.

He is an excellent lawyer who understands clients' needs and comes back promptly.

Mark is an excellent lawyer.

2

Nick Carter

Head of Real Estate

2

Band 2

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 is open, reliable and always approachable. I felt very comfortable with his advice and that he was doing what was best for us. He is a great person to work with.

2

William Nassau-Lake

2

Band 2

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 has been excellent for our business.

Communication with William has been good.

He is a very responsive and helpful lawyer.

3

Derek Ching

3

Band 3

Derek Ching has a development-focused practice and is known for his work for both landowners and developers on commercial, educational and residential projects.

Derek has a very good technical knowledge of planning matters.

Derek is an excellent, very thorough lawyer.

Lauren Ainsley

Associates to watch

Lauren Ainsley is a senior associate at Boyes Turner who regularly advises on acquisitions, property redevelopments, and infrastructure and planning agreements.

Lauren has been nothing but professional, attentive and top of her game.

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Thames Valley

Real Estate

2

Mark Appleton

2

Band 2

2

Nick Carter

Head of Real Estate

2

Band 2

2

William Nassau-Lake

2

Band 2

3

Derek Ching

3

Band 3

Lauren Ainsley

Associates to watch

Members

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Lauren Ainsley

Head of Department

William Nassau-Lake