Tim Blackman
Gardner Leader LLPWith expertise extending across commercial, retail, residential and mixed-use development mandates, Gardner Leader LLP routinely advises a diverse client roster that encompasses developers, investors, foreign and local property funds. Practice head Greg Humphreys is noted for his expertise in advising restaurant businesses on various property transactions, while Richard Buckeridge is particularly active across property sales, regulatory issues and management work. Suki Hardy principally focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, leasings and the development of land, and Tim Blackman is regularly entrusted by SMEs to handle leasehold premises matters.
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‘The partner we have been dealing with at Gardner Leader has provided a very efficient, thorough and professional service, demonstrating a good understanding of relevant details and our requirements, which has given us every confidence in the advice and service provided.'
‘The team are very friendly, professional and welcoming.’
‘The team is knowledgeable and practical. My case was dealt with promptly and efficiently. I have always been satisfied with their service.'
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‘Gardner Leader in my opinion are a uniquely talented group of solicitors; with remarkably consistent strengths across the board for all services offered nationally and collaborations internationally.'
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Key clients
- F.W. Gibson Son & Co Limited and Munro Properties Limited
- Global Commercials Exports Limited
- Rivar Limited
- Kerridge Properties Limited
- Atkins & Potts Limited
- Swift Logistics Group
- Newbury Building Society
- CloudHQ UK Limited
- Victoria Land Limited
- Calne Town Council
- Cordell Health Limited
- Pebley Beach Limited
Work highlights
- Advised F.W. Gibson & Co Limited and Munro Properties Limited, owners of a portfolio of commercial properties, on the sale of the shares in the two companies.
- Acted for Rivar Limited in relation to several new development sites, to include options to acquire two new sites, each with a gross development value of circa £4m.
- Advised Global Commercials Exports Limited in relation to a joint venture arrangement for the development of a site for residential dwellings.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Greg Humphreys