Praised by clients for its ‘efficient and pragmatic’ approach, the corporate occupiers practice at Marriott Harrison LLP is led by the ’very knowledgeable’ Mark Lavers. The group operates across the tech, professional services, and media sectors, and advises on lease negotiations and regears, property portfolio management, and headquarters relocations. Stephen Whittaker advises retailers and foreign corporations on real estate finance, while Andrew Timoney covers transactional real estate work, primarily assisting investors and lenders.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very well-coordinated and professional team.'
  • ‘We were very fortunate to have Mark Lavers acting for us. Timeliness went without saying, we never had to chase. He was very responsive and very knowledgeable. A safe pair of hands and willing to go the extra mile.’
  • ‘Professional team, good value, excellent experience.'
  • ‘Mark Lavers is very practical in his approach to providing advice.' 
  • ‘Attention to detail, depth of expertise in the team and ready availability.’
  • ‘Mark Lavers is my go to property lawyer. He is creative in his thinking and hugely experienced.’
  • ‘Extremely friendly, professional and very reliable.’
  • ‘Marriott Harrison are the most lovely, professional and caring firm of lawyers. Every time we have worked with them, you get dedicated, professional staff who understand their field and understand our business. I've always felt they have our back and provide the right advice for the right situation.’

Key clients

  • Avalon Television
  • CPL Production Limited
  • K2 Intelligence Ltd
  • LUK Events
  • Mandeville Hotel
  • Ram Capital/Smith Bradbeer
  • Snow Peak
  • Hook Technology
  • Total Media
  • Nutmeg + Hive

Work highlights

  • Acted on a business-critical distribution centre relocation with a lease exceeding £1.5m, for a 10-year term.
  • Acted on a £600k per year lease for a risk advisory firm headquartered in the USA.
  • Managing a £150m portfolio for a Central London landlord, which includes lease re-gears and rent reviews.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Lavers

Other key lawyers

Stephen Whittaker, Andrew Timoney