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Marriott Harrison LLP

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Marriott Harrison LLP advises an assortment of corporate occupiers, including other law firms, on break clauses and headquarter relocations, as well as lease negotiations and regears. Praised as a ‘true expert in commercial real estate’, Mark Lavers heads the team, while Stephen Whittaker thrives in real estate financing.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Quick turnaround with reasoned, informative responses. A highly skilled team under the direction of Mark Lavers.’
  • ‘The partners take the time and attention to fully understand the brief. Their knowledge and experience are immensely valued as is their advice and recommendation.’
  • ‘Speedy responses, depth of understanding, approachability and commitment to providing an excellent service make the Marriott Harrison team stand out from the rest.’
  • ‘Mark Lavers was always ahead of the game and offered sound commercial advice to the client.’
  • ‘Mark Lavers is a stand-out partner and a true expert in commercial real estate. Mark is quick and efficient and has the ability to demystify complex issues to non-solicitors.’
  • ‘ Mark Lavers makes himself fully available to clients and other professionals. He has access to tax and construction colleagues who provide the same depth of knowledge and speed of response.’
  • ‘The team at MH are wonderful to work with. You get a consistent team so always deal with the same people/partner. This makes everything so much easier as your case is always well known to all involved.’
  • ‘They are incredibly knowledgeable, patient and of good humour. I always feel like they have our back and that I can completely trust the advice I am being given.’
  • ‘I found their advice to be presented in a straightforward manner which meant that a subject ie, commercial property, was explained in an understandable manner.’

Key clients

  • Avalon Television
  • Sister Ray
  • Luk Events
  • Hook Technology
  • Total Media Group
  • Makers Academy
  • Falck Renewables
  • Shutterstock
  • Chiltern Capital
  • Spradling UK

Work highlights

  • Advised Luk Events Limited on a property transaction agreement with the Crown Estate, allowing it to run its Lapland UK event in Windsor.
  • Advised numerous tenants on their HQ office leases in areas such as Canary Wharf, the City and Mayfair.
  • Acted for Bucherer on new leases around the country.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Lavers

Other key lawyers

Stephen Whittaker