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Moore Barlow

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With expertise in matters ranging from acquisitions and disposals, to developments and refinancings, the predominantly Southampton-based commercial property team at Moore Barlow offers tailored advice to developers and banks. The practice is divided into separate departments: Jo Farr heads up the commercial property section from Guilford; Luc Algar, who has specialist experience of advising clients within the hospitality, transport, and logistics industries, leads the real estate element; Sam Willey oversees the land development offering; Jolanda Peters leads on leasehold enfranchisement; Zoe Owen is the contact for new build and plot sales issues; and Sarah Jordan oversees rural property work. Julian Parkes regularly manages investment property portfolios. Lee Edwards focuses on land development issues. Martin Duck is routinely instructed by national and regional house builders. Louise Campbell and William Warnock were both promoted to partner in May 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good solid legal advice that has been fully researched.’

  • ‘The likes of Luc Algar and Louise Campbell are first class.’

  • ‘Willingness to help. Quick to aid and good in delivery. Thoughtful in offering wider training across my team. Not just focused on our key account holder but interested in developing relationships with the whole team.’

  • ‘Luc Algar is a really on the ball, intelligent solicitor who is willing to explore the client's needs. Good in delivery.’

Key clients

  • Vesta Investments Management Limited; and Vesta Investments Residential Limited
  • Fastned UK Limited
  • Albion & East Limited
  • Russbrit Limited
  • Inland Homes
  • Leith Limited and Bellstar Limited
  • Handelsbanken plc
  • The Halebourne Group
  • The Wooldridge Group
  • The Binney Group
  • A2K Leisure LLP

Work highlights

  • Assisted with the sale of the major investment unit on Greenham Business Park to English Provender.
  • Assisted with the purchase of a recently built convenience store for Southern Co-op, which was let to its convenience store arm.
  • Advised A2K Leisure on the purchase of the Albion Hotel, Isle of Wight as a going concern.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Luc Algar

Luc Algar

Moore Barlow

Luc is a partner in the commercial property team. He provides businesses and private individuals with commercial property advice. His clients typically include lenders, high street and specialist/mezzanine, landowners, local and national house builders and investors. He also acts for well-known businesses in the transport, logistics and marine sectors. In addition, Luc advises clients on property issues arising out of formal insolvencies and business turnarounds. As well as working with insolvency practitioners, his experience within the insolvency sector allows him to offer other clients sound commercial advice if they are acquiring property from liquidators, administrators, or trustees in bankruptcy. Luc provides clients with outstanding technical knowledge combined with a pragmatic approach, ensuring that all his clients receive an unparalleled and bespoke service that exceeds their expectations.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luc Algar, Jo Farr, Sam Willey, Jolanda Peters, Zoe Owen, Sarah Jordan

Other key lawyers

Helen Archibald, Julian Parkes, Richard Hughes, Lee Edwards, Martin Duck, Mark Grant, Louise Campbell, William Warnock, Callum Leary, Sam Ho, Lucy Lawrenson