About

Provided by Geldards LLP

Geldards has one of the largest and best regarded Commercial Property teams in Wales. The department is known in particular for:- 


•    its involvement with complex, and large-scale projects such as the prospective M4 Relief Road which, if constructed, will open up access to South Wales by providing a long-needed route to Cardiff and beyond, avoiding the congested Brynglas Tunnels on the eastern side of Newport.

•    its ability to deliver critical, politically sensitive and sometimes unwelcome advice (for example in relation to the various objections to the M4 Relief Road) to government and public sector bodies to protect their interests and those of their constituents and taxpayers;

•    long term commitment to public sector regeneration projects (e.g. Radyr Farm for the Plymouth Estate; Porth Teigr for Welsh Ministers; the former St Athan airfield for the Welsh Ministers (including the Aston Martin DBX Plant);

•    seamless advice on projects from inception through land acquisition, planning and construction to letting, management and disposal made possible by having planning experts including Huw Williams and construction/infrastructure expert, Tony Norris working beside pure property experts within the department;

•    continuity in terms of the partners and team members dedicated to a project – for instance Susanne Bradley has worked continuously with Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council on the regeneration of Neath Town Centre since 2007;


Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Wales

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Geldards has an accomplished team that is noted for its adept handling of investment and development matters. It possesses particular strengths in real estate matters concerning renewable energy projects, industrial portfolios and marine and port activity. It also regularly handles high-profile Welsh regeneration projects for the public sector. Its wide-ranging client roster includes corporate occupiers, power suppliers and banking groups.

Work Highlights

  • Geldards assisted Caerphilly County Borough Council with all aspects of a large mixed-use town centre redevelopment project at Pentrebane Street.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Susanne Bradley
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Susanne Bradley
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Band 1
Susanne Bradley is head of the real estate team in Cardiff. She advises on investment acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management as well as handling complex development projects.

I cannot speak highly enough of Susanne. She provides superb advice, is well communicated and is calm under pressure.

Susanne Bradley has an excellent range of knowledge, responds very quickly and is able to boil the issues down to the few key ones.

Adam Thomas
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Adam Thomas
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Band 3

Adam Thomas has gained notable experience working on a variety of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and development projects. He also assists clients with property disposals and property finance.

Working with Adam Thomas is a first-class experience.

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Ioan Owen
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Band 3

Ioan Owen is an experienced real estate partner. He frequently aids building societies and retail companies with all aspects of their real estate acquisitions, disposals and lease negotiations.

Ioan Owen is extremely detail-driven, passionate about supporting clients and very accessible.

Henry Bright
Associates to watch

Henry Bright advises clients on the strategic expansion of their property portfolios. He is also able to assist with lease negotiations, renewals and other property management related issues.

Henry Bright has exceptional knowledge and experience. He always provides advice over and above what is needed.

Henry is an astute, intelligent and diligent lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Geldards LLP

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Susanne Bradley
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Susanne Bradley
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Adam Thomas
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Adam Thomas
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Ioan Owen
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Band 3
Henry Bright
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