The 'commercially aware' partner-led team at Berry Smith provides a 'very reliable service' to developers, banks, investors and local authorities across a broad spectrum of their real estate requirements. Recognised as 'one of the leading property experts in Wales', Chris Jones provides 'market-leading advice' on commercial and residential development work, as well as landlord and tenant advice, principally for retail and leisure occupiers. Martin Pursall co-heads the team alongside Jones and provides 'first-class' advice to lenders on secured lending transactions.
Testimonials
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- 'Berry Smith are a pleasure to work with, they are proactive and offer very sound advice.'
- 'They provide a very reliable service.'
Key clients
- Principality Commercial (commercial section of Principality Building Society)
- Development Bank of Wales (formerly Finance Wales)
Work highlights
- Acted for Tuscan Holdings Ltd in the refinance with HSBC UK Bank plc of 35 UK investment properties including advising upon title matters, searches, loan facility agreement, mortgage deeds, director’s certificates, board resolutions, powers of attorney and insurance broker confirmation letter.
- Acted for Development Bank of Wales on various secured lending transactions in the last 12 months for commercial loans relating to properties and sites in various locations across the whole of Wales.