The ‘first class’ corporate occupiers team at Kingsley Napley LLP liaises with its construction, tax, and property litigation departments to handle portfolio acquisitions, real estate finance, and development projects. Bethan Owen leads the team and handles high value residential transactions, while the ’outstanding’ Paul Harbour acts for developers on complex commercial real estate matters. Vanessa Rhodes is well versed in lettings of commercial property, Daniel Clyne covers pre-lets in the retail and logistics sectors, and Daniel Browne assists SME developers and local authorities on commercial property deals.
Testimonials
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‘The team is first class. They are good lawyers who know how to understand a client's requirements, what a client wants. They listen and are good communicators. They don't rely on telling a client what the legal position is, they tell you what you can and, most importantly, can't do. There is a high degree of expertise in the team.’
‘Paul Harbour is outstanding. He can handle the most complex transactions, both in understanding the commercial ramifications and in working out the best way of implementation. It is unusual to find a lawyer with his grasp of the commercial picture as well as having the legal skill and ability to provide the most efficacious transactional solutions to any perceived obstacles and difficulties.’
‘It is clear that the team holds a solid level of experience. This has come through on the various matters that I have worked on with the real estate team for nearly two years. It is particularly helpful when the team provides technical information in a clear and concise manner, which us easy to absorb.’
‘The team is very professional and efficient.'
‘Daniel Browne is very professional.’
‘This is a partner-led practice with a strong team of associates. They provide a great client service.'
‘Kingsley Napley LLP are in my opinion an extremely professional organisation who are able to adapt and perform to tight deadlines with considerable speed and accuracy.'
‘We have dealt with a number of departments at Kingsley Napley over the years. I would specifically point out the assistance we have received, and continue to receive, from Paul Harbour who can be totally relied upon in any and all matters pertaining to property. Any advice given by Paul is both considered and logical and based on a real passion to provide pertinent advice.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bethan Owen