About

Provided by Debenhams Ottaway

Our property team guides clients through the process of buying, leasing or selling of commercial property. Our knowledge of the local market allows us to highlight future opportunities and minimise risks, ensuring clients meet their business objectives.​

We work with a wide range of clients throughout the UK, including developers, property investors, major corporations, public bodies, schools, owner occupiers, retailers, landlords, tenants and entrepreneurs.

The value of our transactions range from £100,000 to £10m. No matter what the size or complexity, we have the experience and expertise needed to get the deal completed efficiently.

We cover the full spectrum of the commercial property cycle including

  • Sale and purchase
  • Commercial landlord and tenant
  • Property development
  • Property asset management  
  • Agriculture
  • Property litigation

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: up to £10 million - Thames Valley

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Based in St Albans, the Debenhams Ottaway commercial property team demonstrates particular experience assisting with real estate sale and acquisitions, landlord and tenant work, and property development matters. The team advises a wide range of clients, from charitable organisations and local councils to corporates and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

  • Debenhams Ottaway acted for a large property on the £12 million refinancing of a portfolio of 20 mixed-use properties spread throughout London and Hertfordshire.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruth Boulton
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Ruth Boulton
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Ruth Boulton is a pre-eminent commercial property lawyer who handles a full spectrum of matters within the space. Her work includes sales and acquisitions, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant work. She is co-head of the firm's commercial property practice.

Ruth is an all-round excellent solicitor.

Ruth is a superstar in every aspect of her job. She is very resourceful and impactful, and has always made me feel at ease and well guided.

Ruth is great with property acquisitions.

Jonathan Foy
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Jonathan Foy
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Band 2

Jonathan Foy handles a variety of commercial property matters, including leasing work, sales and acquisitions, and secured lending. He has experience with office, leisure and retail assets, as well as development financing projects.

He is a very knowledgeable and professional lawyer.

Jonathan is an excellent solicitor.

Neil Mercer
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Neil Mercer
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Band 3
Neil Mercer chiefly advises clients on development matters and has notable experience representing ecclesiastical organisations.

Neil is an exceptional lawyer.

Neil is commercially minded and possesses excellent communication.

Neil is always on hand to answer any query, no matter whether simple or complex. He is extremely approachable.

He is a brilliant lawyer.

Neil is very capable and has a good grasp on a range of property matters. He is strong at reviewing complex matters and providing clear advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Debenhams Ottaway

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Thames Valley

Real Estate

Ruth Boulton
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Ruth Boulton
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Jonathan Foy
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Jonathan Foy
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Band 2
Neil Mercer
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Neil Mercer
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Band 3

Members

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