Commercial Property

Partner

Richard has advised the full spectrum of real estate owners from large multinational companies to high net worth individuals and also provides corporate support on a variety of transactions.   Richard has worked with some of the largest commercial developers and property owners in the country on a range of different developments, including developments of shopping centres and offices.  Clients recommend Richard for his understanding of their business needs and his accessible and approachable manner.    Prior to joining DJB, he was the Head of Real Estate at a Manchester law firm.  He has previously worked for Eversheds and Freeths LLP.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Commercial property Landlord and tenant Development / regeneration

WORK HIGHLIGHTS​

​Highlights include advising:

Numerous retailers including Well Pharmacy, Cotton Traders, Co-operative Group and Poundstretcher on their estates management requirements.

An investor on the lease negotiations for a £150million hotel in Canary Wharf.

A local authority on the property aspects of a joint venture with a developer to build a large commercial development.

A garden centre operator, drafting a standard form lease which is to be used in over 70 garden centres across the UK.

Huntingdonshire County Council on the property aspects of a multi million pound regeneration scheme in Huntingdon town centre.

A logistics business Richard on the construction of a new 40,000sqft distribution centre in the Midlands.

A local authority on the regeneration of University Quarter in a city centre in the Midlands.

Year admitted:  2002

Previous roles:  Head of Real Estate at MLP Law. Eversheds. Freeth LLP.

English

SRA number: 411721

The University of Birmingham (LLB) Law