Fielding a ‘broad disciplined team of individuals who are always trying to do the best for the client’, Cripps’ commercial property practice provides planning, development, construction and dispute resolution assistance, advising clients on the full gamut of matters. The practice is led by Stephen Hedley who has extensive experience advising investors and property companies on development projects, investments, portfolio management issues, and landlord and tenant matters. The firm’s recent merger with Horsham-based PDT Solicitors has bolstered the practice with several new arrivals, including James Clewlow, described as ‘extremely diligent and fun to work with’, who specialises in real estate developments, acting on behalf of housebuilders.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Commercial Property Team at Cripps work seamlessly so that the standard and consistency of work along with its presentational format is maintained no matter who is allocated the work which derives huge efficiencies for the client. They also contextualise and provide commercial acumen to their advice.’
‘Stephen Hedley and the team have all shown a stand out level of output with some having a working partnership of over a decade. All are happy to commercially talk through problem clauses to thrash out real world examples of need to help win points.’
- 'Their handling of the legal process from start to finish is exceptional and they add value and expertise to the whole process for our business. Cripps are a forward facing organisation and are always evolving to ensure the service they offer meets our needs.'
‘I work closely with James Clewlow and his experience is invaluable to our business. James works collaboratively with us from site inception through to disposal and forms a key part of our projects. His ability to work through issues and find commercial solutions has helped us keep projects on track and on time.'
- 'James Clewlow's insight into key legal issues means we are able to find issues before they come up and find a way to work through them.'
‘A broad disciplined team of individuals who are always trying to do the best for their client. ’
‘I work the most with James Clewlow who is extremely diligent and fun to work with whilst maintaining a great client/lawyer relationship.’
Key clients
- Wates Developments Limited
- Vistry Group
- Kadans Science Partner
- Wates Developments Limited
- Beach Point Capital LLP
- Federated Hermes
- XAP Therapeutics Limited
- Mott MacDonald Limited
- Jimmy Fairly
- Tower 22 Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Wates Developments in respect of a site assembly, strategic land promotion and acquisition of an exclusive residential development site in Windsor.
- Advised Kadans on the development of three new campuses in the “knowledge quarter” at Kings Cross.
- Acting for Federated Hermes and its JV Partner, the joint owners of the centre:mk in Milton Keynes, dealing with all letting, asset management, commercial, construction and planning work.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Hedley