The ‘dedicated and diligent’ practice at Clarke Willmott LLP is well-versed in mandates involving the financing and development of commercial and residential real estate projects. Leading the team from Southampton, Andrew Cooper has vast expertise in matters concerning mixed-use shopping centres and retail parks. Greg Goodman often assists clients with the acquisitions and sales of leasehold properties. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Nicola Sutton, who joined the firm in December 2023 from Foot Anstey. In addition to her capabilities in advising housebuilders and developers on residential projects, Sutton also handles a broad array of commercial landlord and tenant matters.

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  • ‘They are dedicated and diligent.’

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Key clients

  • Sheet Anchor Evolve group of companies part of MCore
  • LCP group of companies part of MCore
  • Lloyds Bank Plc
  • Handelsbanken Plc
  • Imperial Homes
  • Fat Face Limited
  • Dorrington Homes
  • Cherwyn Developments
  • New Forest District Council
  • Cornish Bakery Shops Limited

Work highlights

  • Acting for LCP Retail Limited in the acquisition of Chelmsley Wood Convenience Shopping Centre.
  • Acting on behalf of the Cornish Bakery in dealing with all property legal matters in the ongoing expansion of the business nationally.
  • Assisting New Forest District Council with the negotiation and preparation of the site setup for a new business park.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Cooper

Other key lawyers

Joseph Campbell, Nicola Sutton, Kristian Johnson, Greg Goodman