England - South East • Real estate
Clifton Ingram LLP Solicitors
Clifton Ingram LLP Solicitors comes recommended for its ‘professional, responsive, cohesive and cogent advice’, specialising in freehold acquisitions and disposals, leasehold, residential development, and agricultural-related work across a range of asset classes including office, industrial, educational, licensed, and retail premises. Jonathan Foulds leads the Thames Valley commercial property team, splitting his time between Reading and Wokingham. Ian Graham is a go-to lawyer on advisory work for charities regarding property matters, whilst Spencer Grimshaw is a key name for commercial leases for offices, developments, as well as investment sales and purchases. Partner Tim Read retired in 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘Jonathan Foulds really is the best! He is always on the ball and proactive and will work out the solutions without asking.'
‘Their corporate team and commercial property teams work closely together and I have worked with them on several company acquisitions in the last year - professional, responsive, cohesive and cogent advice. Problem solving has been approached with a "can do" attitude and quite clearly they enjoy working with their clients to achieve best outcomes.’
‘Lydia Methven is an up-and-coming star in the commercial property team. Extremely intelligent with a tremendous grasp of property law, and eye for detail. One to watch.’
‘The whole team is outstanding especially Jonathan Foulds. They always complete as promised.’
‘We have worked with Clifton Ingram for many years. This has included a variety of services but we use them now mostly for Lease renewals on our properties. They are always helpful and proactive with good communication and sound advice.’
‘Jonathan Foulds is very committed and knowledgeable. Takes a sensible approach to get the job done.’
‘There are specialists in every area we require for our very varied business requirements from domestic conveyancing, commercial purchases and leases, personal tax planning and dispute resolution. Where work crosses divisions, Clifton Ingram are able to coordinate their work to ensure all our needs are met.’
‘Jonathan Foulds keeps the pressure up on other solicitors involved in the transaction and keeps us well informed on issues and how best to resolve them quickly.’
Key clients
- Lawsons Holdings Limited
- Nike Group
- Natta Group
- Todhunter Limited
- Egbury Developments Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising the Natta Group on disposals of new build residential properties with a value of excess of £18m over a year.
- Acting for the Nike Group on a sale of freehold land and premises comprising a disused ice rink and parking areas for a value of just under £6m.
- Advising Lawson Holdings Limited on the property aspects on a number of company acquisition transactions including due diligence of several leased properties, and also advising on both freehold and leasehold acquisitions and lease management for existing branches.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Foulds