UK Guide 2026 : The South
Provided by CooperBurnett LLP
CooperBurnett’s Commercial Property team brings together the experience of Partners who offer experience in areas including planning law, leasehold enfranchisement and construction, as well as property litigation. The firm can help with property acquisitions, disposals and development and business leases. Within the team, CooperBurnett offers specialist advice on areas including care homes, charities and golf courses.
Partner, Oliver Bussell, is an expert in Planning Law and offers advice covering areas such as s106 agreements/undertakings; variations to planning conditions; enforcement issues; Certificates of Lawful or Proposed Use; and highways law advice including statutory agreements and disputes.
CooperBurnett’s extremely experienced Residential Property team – one of the first to be awarded the Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation by The Law Society – is headed up by Jennifer Irving, who has been with CooperBurnett more than 20 years. While the property market has experienced ups and downs over the years, CooperBurnett has continued to grow its team. The team assists clients with every aspect related to buying or selling a residential property – from first time buyers to purchasing an investment property.
The firm can also offer expert advice to clients looking to buy a country estate. These come with their own particular issues and the Residential Property team has the expertise to assist with anything from bridleways to the development of outbuildings.
Provided by Chambers
CooperBurnett acts for clients in the logistics, education, health and property development sectors, among others. The team advises on leasehold acquisitions, title transfers and property disposals including matters with corporate considerations. Its expertise also extends to property finance matters.
Thomas Lumsden and Jonathan Rowe are key contacts at the firm.
Provided by Chambers
Their extensive experience in commercial property law enables them to handle complex transactions with precision and confidence.
They are very well versed in our market and able to provide relevant quality advice. We have always received astute legal advice in a clear and prompt fashion.
They are always thinking of the client's position while also understanding what is important and relevant.
The team are very knowledgeable and well briefed. They are extremely thorough while also offering a pragmatic approach.
Provided by CooperBurnett LLP
Jennifer Irving
Head of Department
Lisa Connolly
Glen Webb
Ayla Clissold
Jonathan Rowe
Head of Department
Tom Lumsden
Head of Department
Oliver Bussell
Imogen Fleur
John Spence
Tom Lumsden
Jonathan Rowe
Oliver Bussell
Shannen Sinclair
Hilary Palmer
Imogen Fleur
Anna Dunn
Ayla Clissold
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