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Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : The South

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Trethowans LLP (part of Lawfront)

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Real Estate - The South

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Trethowans continues to act for pension funds making sizeable property sales and purchases. The firm is particularly adept at advising clients on leasehold and title issues. It fields further expertise in development matters, commercial landlord and tenant work, and property transactions arising out of insolvency. The team has strengths in the retail, industrial and residential property sectors. In addition, it demonstrates experience acting on behalf of financial institution clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Trethowans acted for HSBC UK Bank in connection with a property refinance to be completed in a short timeframe. 

Strengths

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  • There is always someone available in the team that has the knowledge and expertise that we need.

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  • The firm's strengths include attention to detail, thoroughness of investigation and good assessment of risk.

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  • They have exceptional market intelligence and take a pragmatic approach to negotiating contracts. Complicated matters are dealt with efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Longman
    Paul Longman

    Paul Longman

    Paul Longman is the head of the real estate practice at Trethowans and continues to act for developer and financial institution clients. He is experienced in lease negotiations and acquisitions, as well as property finance matters.

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  • Laura Towey
    Laura Towey

    Laura Towey

    Laura Towey is a partner in the real estate practice who focuses her practice on real estate investment matters, as well as residential development mandates.

    • Laura is great to work with. She is extremely efficient, knowledgeable and approachable.

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    • Laura has good attention to detail.

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    • We always had an outstanding level of service. She is pragmatic and has a detailed knowledge of relevant areas.

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    • We have very good things to say about her. She is sensible and gets the deal done.

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