Maples Teesdale LLP

Maples Teesdale is the leading specialist commercial real estate law firm in the UK and is acknowledged as a leader in its sector.  The firm provides innovative, full service and truly partner led services to UK based and international clients.

Our sole focus is squarely on commercial real estate. This means that all of our experience, knowledge, work and industry relationships are sharply focused on helping you and your real estate requirements.  We have a deep understanding of the market in which our clients operate, and provide legal advice within a commercial context.

It handles all aspects of commercial property, including construction, real estate litigation, real estate finance, planning and corporate work.

The firm: Clients include major institutional investors, property developers, construction companies, banks and occupiers. Among them are abrdn, RSA Group plc, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, CBRE Investment Management, Patrizia, Legal & General Investment Management,  City, University of London, CLS Holdings plc, Pictet Alternative Advisors and Tristan Capital.

Over the last few years, Maples Teesdale has continued to gain significant new instructions and has also made new staff appointments. Clients say the firm has ‘a robust negotiating style and bring intellectual capital to the table. They are thinking, creative lawyers who solve problems’.

Types of work undertaken
The real estate team deals with all types of commercial property work, including development work, acquisitions and disposals, sale and leaseback transactions, all types of investment work including lettings, and landlord and tenant issues.

The construction group gives advice on both contentious and non-contentious matters, negotiating building contracts, professional appointments and related documentation.

The corporate team advises on company and partnership matters, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, partnership and company formations, trading agreements, and purchase and sale of businesses.

The planning team advises on all aspects of the town and country planning system, compulsory purchase and appropriation, highways, environment and energy matters, building regulations, affordable housing and judicial review.

The real estate finance team acts for both lenders and borrowers on property investment and development finance transactions. Developments range from mixed-use residential and commercial developments to large commercial forward fundings on complex property developments.

The real estate litigation team handles all property-related disputes, including specific performance or termination of contracts, injunctions and claims for damages. The team has been very active recently helping clients with service charge disputes, rights of light issues, rent reviews, dilapidations, planning disputes and enforcement of lending obligations.

Maples Teesdales’ strategy is to focus on commercial real estate, build strong relationships with clients in the sector, and provide a partner-led service. The firm is committed to growth and consolidating its position as the leading specialist commercial real estate firm.