Longmores Solicitors LLP’s commercial property group advises key clients across the entire gamut of complex and specialised commercial property matters, and benefits from the firm’s dedicated property litigation team. Practice head Rachael Spalton applies her expertise to development and strategic land transactions, chiefly option agreements and promotion agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Longmores team offers London advice at Regional prices and is strong in their area of expertise.'

  • ‘For me, the standout at Longmores has to be Rachael Spalton. She's simply excellent and has been my go-to solicitor for many years now. Rachael's approach is unparalleled – nothing is ever a problem for her, and she navigates challenges with ease, always finding a solution. This, in my opinion, is the primary reason I've stuck with her for so long. I have complete confidence that Rachael will provide sound guidance and protect my business interests without fail.

  • ‘Longmores has an excellent track record advising my clients legally in respect of commercial leases, planning and development (particularly option, promotion and overage) and transactional matters. Other firms are capable, but Longmores never fail to impress with good case management and pragmatic progress through matters which might otherwise drag.’

  • 'Rachael Spalton has also been involved mutually with clients and contacts, and has been a pleasure to deal with - knowledgeable, efficient diligent.’
  • ‘We have recently engaged Longmores Solicitors to undertake work on our behalf and act as our Solicitors on a number of occasions. Longmores Solicitors are an organised, we run and collaborative firm who are able to provide help at a moments notice. We are happy with the service we have received and are glad we have engaged them to undertake work on our behalf. ’

Key clients

  • King & Co Properties Limited
  • P2P Residential Limited
  • Petrol Hypermarkets Limited
  • Northumberland Living
  • Triplicar Holdings Limited
  • AT Bone & Sons Limited
  • Wood Bros (Furniture) Limited
  • Graspace Limited
  • Fred and Linda Whipp

Work highlights

  • Advised a developer client on the exercise of an option and acquisition of a circa £7 million development site.
  • Advised a landowner client on an option for the grant of a lease of a solar farm project.
  • Advised a developer client on the sale of a £3 million development site.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rachael Spalton