Showcasing a ‘wealth of knowledge and unrivalled experience’ in the healthcare, public sector, education and charity arenas, VWV handles commercial and residential developments, disposals and acquisitions, leasing negotiations and portfolio management cases. Property litigation specialist Michelle Bendall leads the team and Simon Linnitt stands out for his expertise in the education sector, advising on the acquisition, development and disposal of freehold and leasehold property. Other key contacts in the group include Ben Willis, who focuses on healthcare real estate mandates, and Jessica Booz, who handles complex land arrangements.
Testimonials
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‘Very professional and responsive.’
‘Wide range of knowledge and expertise across the property sector, with good experience of advising local authority clients.’
‘The team are approachable, client-friendly and prepared to go the extra mile to complete projects.’
'You know you are in safe hands with Simon Linnitt. He has a lot of experience and really gets on top of the detail.'
‘The team are collaborative and always put the client first.’
‘VWV has a wealth of knowledge and unrivalled experience.’
‘Excellent sector knowledge, with very good experience of real estate matters, including education and charity law. They always provide practical and timely solutions to complex commercial matters. Extremely proactive and responsive.’
'The team are capable, efficient and provide sound legal advice.'
Key clients
- Fareham Borough Council
- Oxford Brookes University
- University of Reading
- Homes England
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Airbus Operations Limited
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Environment Agency
- University of Bristol
- Diocese of Truro
- Harris Federation
- Orchard Hill College/Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
- Epic UK Limited
- The Harpur Trust
Work highlights
- Advised Oxford Brookes University on the disposal of its Wheatley Campus.
- Advised Fareham Borough Council on its acquisition of Fareham Shopping Centre for over £14m which is instrumental for the regeneration of the town centre.
- Acted for PricewaterhouseCoopers on its Agreement for Lease, Licence for Alterations and Lease for its move to a new flagship 27,000 sq ft city centre office built to exacting environmental standards.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michelle Bendall