England - South East • Real estate
Nockolds Solicitors
Nockolds Solicitors‘ ’impressive‘ team exhibits ’excellent knowledge‘ of affordable housing sales, and freehold reversions. Michael Talbot co-heads the practice alongside James Griffiths; Talbot has vast knowledge of planning and infrastructure agreements, and often dispenses advice on large-scale residential developments, while Griffiths frequently represents promoters and developers in matters concerning portfolios. Associate John Stigwood is a ’stand out‘ practitioner who often acts for both buyers and sellers when negotiating conditional contracts and promotion agreements. Director Lucy Riley is ’particularly exceptional‘ in advising on the tax aspects enfranchisement transactions, and acts for high-net-worth individuals and landlords.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong and extremely competent team, we deal with Nockolds on an almost daily basis and we feel they provide a fantastic level of service to their clients. They are a personable team with excellent knowledge of the different aspects of the law.'
‘John Stigwood is a stand out within the commercial property team. His attention to detail is admirable and his level of due diligence and care in his work is impressive, John is always on hand to pick up the phone to go through matters and is very easy to communicate with. His work ethic is clearly very strong.’
‘I have always been impressed with Lucy Riley's technical ability and skills. Her knowledge of the field of leasehold enfranchisement is particularly exceptional.'
‘Nockolds all-round knowledge and ability to put the right team in place is impressive. They have specialist knowledge in commercial landlord and tenant matters.’
‘John Stigwood is worth a special mention. He is able to grasp the important parts of any transaction and really concentrates on the detail.'
Key clients
- Fairview New Homes Limited
- Beverley Homes Limited
- Scoffs Group Plc
- Foxley Homes Limited
- John Banks Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Scoffs Group Ltd on the acquisition of 19 stores from Costa Limited as part of an existing franchise agreement between Costa and the client.
- Acting for 24x7 Limited on its purchase of around ten acres of bare land with planning permission for the development.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Talbot, James Griffiths