England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Real estate

Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

Wake Smith Solicitors Limited maintains a Sheffield offering concentrated on the corporate occupations space, where the practice advises regional and national clients such as the Salvation Army on portfolio management issues, headquarter purchases and leases, and disposals. Practice head Neil Salter is a key contact for investment matters, while Paul Gibbon advises corporate occupiers and Ben Spencer expands the team’s expertise in real estate finance and lease management matters. At the associate level, Laura Saul, who specialises in landlord and tenant work, is also highly recommended for her ‘outstanding attention to detail’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Wide range of commercial property skills with sensible and straightforward advice.’

  • ‘Neil Salter is available and innovative, offering practical solutions to protect the interests of the client.’

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Key clients

  • Campbell Homes Limited
  • Eastco Homes Limited

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Work highlights

  • Acted for London & Associated Properties PLC and reported to QIB (UK) PLC’s solicitors on its refinancing - a £13.6m senior loan facility affecting over 90 properties, including 10 parades of shops across the country and a Cheshire industrial estate.
  • Advised GI Group Recruitment Limited on the lease of its new head office, a 10 year lease at a rent rising to £113,600 per annum.

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