GA Solicitors advises across secured lending, residential development, renewable energy work and sale arrangements for housebuilders. The Plymouth-based team is headed up by David Stone, who has significant experience of handling landlord and tenant matters for commercial property. His colleague Lucy Foster frequently acts for independent lenders on development finance work. Tony Dupreez is a key contact for developers based in the region, while Hannah Madders is particularly strong on secured lending work.

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Key clients

  • Harvey’s Foundry Trust
  • Peninsula Finance plc
  • The Cary Estate
  • Harrier LLC
  • Arbuthnot Commercial Banking
  • National Westminster Bank plc
  • O’Connell Family Trusts
  • Michael Spiers (Jewellers) Limited
  • Barclays Bank plc
  • ERS Transition Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Michael Spiers (Jewellers) Limited in its taking of new flagship store lease at Cathedral Yard, Exeter.
  • Acting for the trustees of the Cary A Fund in relation to the purchase of an industrial estate in Paignton subject to 18 long leasehold interests.
  • Acting for Peninsula Finance Plc in connection with a loan facility for the acquisition and redevelopment of a former nursing home.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Stone

Other key lawyers

Lucy Foster, Tony Dupreez, Hannah Madders