The ‘top-class’ team at Hamlins LLP is well-versed in leasehold enfranchisement and high-end residential matters. Practice leader Mark Hurst and Joseph Holder are praised by clients as ’exceptional partners’; the former is proficient in portfolio transactions, and the latter is a key port of call for family offices, funds, and institutional investors. John Leasure handles an array of real estate transactions, while Ben Kilshaw has demonstrable experience advising clients in the hotel and leisure sectors.
Testimonials
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‘The partners are exceptional and their quality and support from the other solicitors makes us enjoy working with the team. They have particular ability in investment work and are quick to carry out all the due diligence when purchasing and submitting contracts.’
- ‘Their legal expertise on real estate is top-class and their work ethic is excellent.’
- ‘Great people. Commercial minded. They are invested in getting the client the result.’
‘Mark Hurst and John Leasure are exceptional partners, who are always available, give solid and commercial advice, and do whatever it takes to secure completion of purchases and sales whatever the size of transaction.’
‘Joseph Holder has a lot of experience and is always available and accessible.'
Key clients
- Hamilton - Pyramid Europe
- William Pears Group
- Firefly Capital
- Structadene Group
- Palace Capital PLC
- National Car Parks Limited (NCP)
- Brunei Investment Agency
- Ego Restaurants
- LEON Restaurants Limited
- Rosa’s Thai
- Pizza Pilgrims Limited
- Pizza Union
- Lone Star Land
- Beyond Group
- Epwin Group plc
Work highlights
- Acted for Hamilton – Pyramid Europe on a new joint venture with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) focused on the European hospitality sector.
- Acting for the William Pears Group with a property portfolio centred on London and the South East with a variety of acquisition and disposals as well as portfolio management.
- Acting for the Structadene group on the sale of various properties.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Hurst