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Stevens & Bolton LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : The South

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Stevens & Bolton LLP

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About

Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP

Our large and experienced team of real estate lawyers has a wealth of experience dealing with developers, investors and lenders across a number of sectors.

We also act for a number of high-profile corporate occupier clients, particularly in the retail and casual dining sectors.

The main areas we cover are:

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Asset management
  • Construction and engineering (see our separate profile)
  • Corporate support
  • Development
  • Environment (see our separate profile)
  • Investment
  • Litigation and dispute resolution (see our separate profile)
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate tax
  • Rent reviews, dilapidations and service charge advice

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - The South

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stevens & Bolton has a comprehensive department with an in-depth knowledge of corporate occupancy, residential, retail and industrial development, as well as property sales and acquisitions. It provides further expertise in the health, education and logistics sectors, regularly assisting with transactions involving care homes and primary care facilities, schools and warehouse leasehold. The team offers notable experience advising on large property portfolio matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stevens & Bolton acted for International Schools Partnership on lease negotiations for office premises in Wimbledon.

Strengths

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  • They will go above and beyond to deliver an excellent service. There is a good balance between the teams, and they respond in very quick timeframes.

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  • They have a good reputation in the market.

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  • The team at Stevens Bolton are proactive, practical and willing to chase to make things happen. They provide excellent advice in a very timely manner.

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  • They are very responsive and possess a broad range of experience and specialism.

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  • The entire team are very knowledgeable. They grasp the issues we present them with quickly and deal with them efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Steele
    Andrew Steele

    Andrew Steele

    Andrew Steele maintains a broad practice, often assisting corporate occupiers and commercial developers with acquisitions and disposals. He is also well placed to advise on lease negotiations and refinancing matters.

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  • Alex Watt
    Alex Watt

    Alex Watt

    Alex Watt focuses his practice on commercial real estate, advising on acquisitions and disposals as well as lease negotiations for offices. He also advises clients on commercial and residential development matters.

    • Alex is very knowledgeable and experienced. He is a really strong lawyer who gives great, concise advice.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Alex has strong industry knowledge, providing pragmatic and useful advice to us.

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  • Ian Craig
    Ian Craig

    Ian Craig

    Ian Craig has a comprehensive real estate practice which encompasses lease work, property acquisitions and financing matters. He has notable experience with office and warehouse assets, as well as assisting with retail and manufacturing facilities.

    • Ian provides an outstanding level of service and attention to detail with a strong focus on long-term relationships.

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The South

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