The ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ team at Stevens & Bolton LLP, which is based in Guildford, is led by Andrew Steele, who is described as a ‘pleasure to work with’. The practice advises an impressive roster of clients, including developers, investors, funders and corporate occupiers, across key areas of work including acquisitions, disposals, developments, funding issues and lettings, with particular experience in the retail, industrial, logistics, education and primary healthcare sectors. Alex Watt is recommended for his ‘extensive knowledge of property law’ with experience in development and regeneration work, including option, promotion and overage arrangements. Andrew Edwards recently joined the firm from DWF, bringing a wealth of transactional real estate experience. Joanne Purnell is well regarded for her leasehold, development and finance experience.
Testimonials
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‘Knowledgeable and experienced. Continuity of service and consistent leadership.’
‘Andrew Steele is a pleasure to work with and to take advice and input from. He listens, considers the commercial aspects and will feed back in an engaging and value adding manner.’
‘Stevens & Bolton is a large, single-office firm that provides excellent advice across the broad spectrum of most areas of law. The advantage of one office is the advice is joined up and easy to access. The advice given is clear, concise and effective whilst being commercially driven.'
‘Alex Watt knows where each matter that Stevens & Bolton undertakes on our behalf is at any point in time. Alex has an extensive knowledge of property law and completely understands what is expected of Stevens & Bolton by us. I would highly recommend Alex and his team.'
‘A first class innovatively thinking firm which ensures the best advice for clients in all forms of law.’
‘Top draw solicitors whose expertise and advice is second to none throughout each and every transaction. Their attention to detail and honest valuable opinion complements the growth and success of our company as part of our team.’
‘Our principle advice has been provided by Joanne Purnell and her team. It is always dealt with quickly and efficiently and with good results.’
‘The real estate commercial property group at S&B combines both knowledge and practical expertise which enables them to provide a business minded approach and agility.’
Key clients
- Biggin Hill Airport Hotel Ltd
- Kia UK Ltd
- Montreaux Bookham Ltd
- Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice
- PUIG UK Ltd
- Raynsway Estates Ltd
- Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd
- Santalucía
- Store Property Investments Ltd
- University of Surrey
Work highlights
- Advising Santalucía on its £31m purchase of an investment property in London's prestigious Golden Square.
- Advising Hambridge Estates on its investment purchase (via sub-sale) of a portfolio of regional Kwik Fit and Halfords properties across England.
- Advising Montreaux on its acquisition of a part-residential and part-retail premises together with the subsequent letting to Tesco Express of part of the property and onward sale thereafter.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Steele