Ruth Boulton
Debenhams OttawayDebenhams Ottaway has a robust track record when it comes to all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, but particularly with property development, sales and purchases of owner occupied and investment property, secured lending, and landlord and tenant work. Ruth Boulton heads the department in conjunction with Jonathan Foy who is praised for his ‘exceptional personal service’. Neil Mercer comes highly recommended as ’excellent to work with’ and advises on all aspects of commercial property law.
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‘Competence and abilities across the team with an ability to drive deals forward.’
‘Neil Mercer is one of the best solicitors that we work with in commercial property. He is responsive, pretty well always available and understands what it takes to move transactions forward.’
‘Very helpful and knowledgeable.’
‘Ruth Boulton and Kat McDonagh.’
‘The team cover most legal areas and have always been diverse. They are very proactive and open minded. Our clients have always been satisfied with the service received. ’
‘Neil Mercer is excellent to work with.'
‘This firm is incredibly approachable and they treat their clients with respect. The knowledge base across the firm is very comprehensive and I have yet to give them a question which they have not been able to answer quickly.I have used other firms in the past and the response rate for DO is much superior. I value their input, and thay have a way of suggesting alternative strategies which makes my life much easier. I believe that because they do not rely so much on technology, their face to face interactions with clients is much more valuable. ’
‘Jonathan Foy has exceptional personal service and goes out of his way to ensure queries are dealt with promptly and the client always knows what is happening with his case.’
Key clients
- Harp Group Limited Harp Nurseries | Outstanding Day Nurseries | Exceptional Childcare
- London & County London & County (londonandcounty.co.uk)
- Amorino Amorino – Exceptional Italian Gelato
- Steenvlinder Home - Steenvlinder UK
- The St Albans Diocesan Board of Finance
- Rapid Renewables Limited
- Knoops Knoops | Expertly crafted chocolate drinks | Hot chocolate
- McGowan Group McGowan Group
- Morphuse Group Morphuse Group
Work highlights
- Advised Rapid Renewableson the purchase of a unit located within a trade park, situated within a larger park within an extensive estate.
- Represented Morphuse Construction on the urgent and complex refinancing of two development sites in London and High Wycombe worth £15m.
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Ruth Boulton, Jonathan Foy