About

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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

1
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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Steele
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Andrew Steele
1
Band 1

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.

Alex Watt
4
Alex Watt
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4
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.

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

Ian Craig
5
Ian Craig
5
Band 5

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.

Joanne Purnell
U
Joanne Purnell
U
Up and Coming

Joanne Purnell is a partner advising clients on commercial and residential property matters including land acquisitions, commercial unit transactions, complex disposals and the property aspects of significant development projects.

The team really likes her. She is proactive and good to work with.

Jo is exceptional. She is strong both in transactional and financial matters. She is commercial and practical, with an absolute understanding of the client's business.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stevens & Bolton LLP

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The South

Real Estate

Andrew Steele
1
Andrew Steele
1
Band 1
Alex Watt
4
Alex Watt
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4
Ian Craig
5
Ian Craig
5
Band 5
Joanne Purnell
U
Joanne Purnell
U
Up and Coming

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