Praised for its ‘outstanding’ service and legal knowledge, GA Solicitors provides transactional advice across the property space, with experience covering residential developments, ports and the healthcare and energy sectors. Team leader David Stone, housed in the firm’s Plymouth office, is particularly experienced in landlord and tenant matters in addition to investments, acquisitions, and disposals. Site acquisitions and development work are also key focuses for the team, where Tony Dupreez has considerable experience. Secured lending head Lucy Foster is active on the finance side. Hannah Madders is also of note.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Excellent Team. Solicitors in all areas including commercial, residential and family law. No other firm in Plymouth area to compare. Service and legal knowledge from this firm is outstanding.'
- 'David Stone has a depth of knowledge and advice based on a long career of commercial transactions. He is personable, always acts quickly and is very attentive. He is a deal maker not breaker and understands the demands of a client's needs. Without doubt as good a solicitor that you can find wherever you are in the country.'
- 'Understand the importance of building a relationship, listening to the client to ensure advice is what is being asked for.'
Key clients
- Harvey’s Foundry Trust
- Peninsula Finance plc
- The Cary Estate
- Harrier LLC
- Arbuthnot Commercial Banking
- National Westminster Bank plc
- Michael Spiers (Jewellers) Limited
- Barclays Bank plc
- ERS Transition Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Portwrinkle Developments and Hospitality Limited on its purchase of the Whitsand Bay Hotel.
- Acting for ERS Transition Limited on the property aspects of the company share sale which included the disposal of 23 leasehold properties across the UK.
- Acting for 5D Solutions (Brooklands) Limited in relation to the purchase of a charitable office block in Plymouth for conversion into 12 apartments.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Stone