England - South West • Real estate
Ashfords LLP
Energy and waste, public sector real estate, and residential-led developments make up the portfolio of local and national work that has kept the team at Ashfords LLP busy in recent times. Kate Topp heads the practice from the firm’s Bristol office. In Exeter, Robin De Wreede advises on real estate matters, including large-scale regeneration and development projects. His Exeter colleagues Tim Heal and Simon Bailey focus on residential development matters and real estate investment, respectively. James Heath, who heads up the Plymouth-based team, is a key name to note for secured lending matters. Emma Warren, who often leads on the firm’s energy work, is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The Ashfords commercial property team are experienced and business-like, and often bring much needed commercial common sense to complex property transactions. It's hard to do better.’
'Strong and well-led team.'
‘Responsive, knowledgeable of our sector, and understanding of our property requirements.’
‘Approachable, commercial, sensible.’
Key clients
- Exeter Science Park Limited ("ESPL")
- Aster Group
- Persimmon
- Barratt/David Wilson Homes
- Crest Nicholson
- Vistry Homes
- Vistry Partnerships
- Countryside Properties
- The Cavanna Group
- Morrish Homes
- CG Fry & Son
- Burrington Estates.
- LiveWest Homes Limited
- Cornerstone Housing
- CURO
- Stonewater Limited
- Sovereign Housing Association
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Brick by Brick Croydon Limited
- HFL Group Limited
- Maidstone Borough Council
- Biffa Waste Services Limited
- Viridor Limited
- Compass Children’s Homes
- The Royal Parks Limited and TRP Trading Company Limited
- Populo Living Limited
- Post Office Limited
- Ashford Borough Council
- Darts Farm
- Hitchcocks Business Park Limited
- Exeter City Council
- DP World London Gateway
Work highlights
- Advised Ashford Borough Council in connection with a £250 million investment into the regeneration of 37,192 square metres of Grade 2 listed railway buildings and surrounding land.
- Acted for Exeter City Council in the acquisition of Guildhall Shopping Centre.
- Acted for a consortium of landowners in the sale of promoted land to Bloor Homes Limited, involving phosphate mitigation measures.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Topp