Phillips Solicitors
Client SatisfactionLocated in Basingstoke, the commercial property team at Phillips Solicitors is co-led by Clare Strachan and Emma Elkington. Strachan specialises in commercial landlord and tenant matters, investment property acquisitions, and lease negotiations. Elkington regularly advises housebuilders, developers, and landowners. The ‘hardworking and diligent’ Matthew Morris-Ashton is noted for his experience in commercial property transactions.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘They are very professional, commercial, and hard-working.’
- ‘They have excellent communication, meet deadlines, and consider the bigger picture.’
- ‘They are a city-quality team. They handle complex work. They are very bright and commercially able.’
'Emma Elkington is top of her game for development and commercial lease work.'
'Matthew Morris-Ashton is very hard working and diligent. He is easy to deal with and commercial.'
'Clare Strachan and Sophie Darwish are brilliant at their job. They are always responsive and on top of things.’
‘Phillips Solicitors offer a very high standard of service. They communicate in an easy and approachable way.’
‘The commercial property team at Phillips have a varied group of lawyers who can handle the different sizes of transactions.'
Key clients
- Kingscastle Limited
- Topaz UK Properties Limited
- Boldhurst Properties Limited
- Savona Foodservice Limited
- Nordic Design House Limited
- Golf Entertainments Property Limited
- London and Southern Estates Limited
- Pharmahouse Limited
- Chennai Express Limited
- MFP Babylon Limited
- Longstock Capital Limited
- MFP Babylon Limited
- Swiftpak Limited
- Lasercharm Limited
- SNS Building Products Limited
- Aldershot Town Football Club Limited
- Love of the Game Limited
- Premier Seeds Investment Company Limited
- Expedition Investment Company Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for MFP Babylon Limited and Longstock Capital Limited on the multi-million-pound grant of a lease agreement to the AA.
- Acting for Nordic Design House Limited, a Scandinavian renewable furniture design company, on the acquisition of its first UK showroom in London as part of its expansion into the UK.
- Acting on all commercial property aspects of the £6.35m sale of SNS Buildings Products Limited on behalf of the shareholders.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Strachan, Emma Elkington