Department profile
VWV

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : South West


VWV

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About

Provided by VWV

Our commercial property solicitors will take the time to understand your commercial objectives. Our focus is you and our aim is to offer an approachable, integrated and experienced team that provides expert, pragmatic and jargon-free advice covering all commercial property legal issues.

Our Real Estate team combines lawyers from a range of disciplines - construction, planning, environmental and property litigation - who can provide you with a seamless service, covering all aspects of your commercial property transaction.

We can help you with a wide range of real estate and commercial property law issues including: 

  • buying & selling commercial property (acquisitions & disposals)
  • commercial property development
  • commercial property finance
  • commercial property investments
  • compulsory purchase orders
  • leasing commercial property
  • planning law & infrastructure
  • construction & engineering contracts
  • construction disputes
  • property disputes & dispute resolution
  • relocation projects - moving to new premises

Clients (10)

  • Crest Nicholson Group
  • Homes England
  • University of Bristol
  • Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
  • Berkeley Homes (Central London) Limited
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Airbus
  • Diocese of Truro
  • Henry Boot Developments Limited
  • University of Reading

Industries (28)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities/Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private clients/Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - South West

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

VWV is respected for its work for clients in the healthcare and education sectors. The firm represents local authorities and other public sector bodies as well as charitable and religious institutions. Its lawyers are equipped to handle development work, as well as property management issues, and are noted for their ability to advise on transactions involving cross-jurisdictional aspects.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • VWV supported the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust with its project to re-establish a saltmarsh in Awre, Gloucestershire.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • VWV demonstrate a really good sense of understanding your business, which makes you feel more valued, and the lawyers give you reassurance and a straight answer.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The team develops strong personal relationships with a commitment to finding a flexible approach to deliver client needs.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The lawyers were super helpful, worked with integrity and did everything they possibly could to ensure the tricky negotiations were successful.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • VWV provides significant advice, guidance and transactional leadership for all property and estates arrangements along with frequent support for commercial arrangements and planning issues.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The team are proactive and find the right balance between providing detailed legal advice and the commerciality of the transaction.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Joanne Burton
    Band 4Joanne Burton

    Joanne Burton

    Joanne Burton advises clients on property work such as development agreements and investment transactions. She specialises in the education sector but also has experience advising charities and religious organisations.
    • Joanne has provided sound, responsive advice and guidance.

      Real Estate respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at VWV (1)

South West

Members

Provided by VWV

  • Richard Vann Jones

  • Simon Linnitt

  • Jessica Booz

  • Robin Rajanah

  • Rebecca Beardsley

  • Michelle Bendall

    Head of Department

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