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Sherrards Solicitors

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley


Sherrards Solicitors

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Led by Terry Fendt, our Commercial Property team is widely recognised for its entrepreneurial, commercially driven approach and ability to deliver transactions efficiently and to tight timelines. We are known for proactively driving matters forward and maintaining momentum, often through direct, pragmatic engagement.

We advise on the full spectrum of commercial property work, including acquisitions, disposals, development, financing, asset management and landlord and tenant matters. Our expertise spans residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes, as well as portfolio transactions and multi-site occupier work, including cross-border investments in England and Wales.

Our sector strength includes retail, hospitality, leisure, healthcare and automotive, acting for both high-profile brands and growing SMEs. Working closely with our corporate and litigation teams, we provide seamless, commercially focused support across the full lifecycle of property transactions.

Clients (9)

  • Svenska Handelsbanken
  • Cambria Automobiles PLC
  • EMCOR Group UK PLC
  • Forever Collectibles UK Limited
  • Chokdee Limited (trading as Giggling Squid)
  • Menkind Seasonal Limited
  • Berry Recruitment Limited
  • FOODCO UK LLP ( Muffin Break)
  • Explore Learning Limited

Industries (10)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Thames Valley


What the Team is Known For
Sherrards Solicitors' real estate team in St Albans specialises in providing advice on property law to clients in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. The firm regularly assists these clients with property acquisitions and leases. It is also able to advise house builders and investors on high-value sales.

Work Highlights

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  • Sherrards supported Rituals Cosmetics with its real estate portfolio and advised on over 30 transactions this year, bolstering its expansion programme.

Strengths

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  • The department offers excellent networking within the sector.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • They are efficient, knowledgeable and can work to speedy timeframes when required.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The team are knowledgeable and directly approachable, offering a personable approach and quick responses.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The team adapt to every situation and take a commercial approach. They are very good at what they do.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • They are insightful and decisive. They also make good recommendations on terms to accept or not. They are commercial and direct.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Terry Fendt
    Band 3Terry Fendt

    Terry Fendt

    Terry Fendt is the head of the Sherrards commercial property team and has considerable experience advising on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions and leases. He has a particular focus on working with clients from the retail sector.
    • Terry is tenacious and does a good job for his clients.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Terry is a very good solicitor who gives very considered advice.

      Real Estate respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Sherrards Solicitors (1)

Thames Valley

Members

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  • Ruby Sira- Shah

  • Shane Knight

  • Stephanie Kierans

  • Alasdair McMillin

  • Terry Fendt

    Head of Department

    View profile of Terry Fendt
  • Guy Morgan

  • Jonathan Broad

  • Christopher Piggott

  • Claire Chillingworth

  • Lucy Morton

  • Mike Jenkins

  • Caroline Turner

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