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. Elsewhere in the department, Victoria Sandberg is a go-to name for rural land transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Victoria Sandberg's expertise in the field of letting agricultural barns for commercial purposes is without equal. With her covering your back you can sleep at nights knowing you (and your tenants) have the protection of one of the best agreements around. She is without doubt the most valuable addition to any team.’
‘The Longmores team offers London advice at Regional prices and is strong in their area of expertise.'
‘Victoria Sandberg provides excellent advice which is relevant, timely and suited to the relevant circumstances. She is the local go to person for such advice.’
‘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.
‘Victoria Sandberg is the most wonderful solicitor to deal with. She is so professional and is my favourite solicitor.’
‘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.’
‘Victoria Sandberg continues to excel in transactional work including fine attention to detail with overage. It is a pleasure to work with her on commercial leases where her speed of turnaround is remarkable (at a time when most matters seem to take longer)'.
- 'Rachael Spalton has also been involved mutually with clients and contacts, and has been a pleasure to deal with - knowledgeable, efficient diligent.’
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