Weightmans property lawyers do their home work on school deal

Two property lawyers from Liverpool law firm Weightmans LLP went back to the classroom for their latest deal.

David Percival, a partner in the commercial property team, was joined by solicitor Karen English to advise Childwall School Sports College on its part in a multi-million pound development.

The school, based at the corner of Childwall Fiveways on Queens Drive, Liverpool will have a combined Health Centre, Library and Educational Facility which will be constructed on the school’s existing library site. David and Karen secured the school a lease of 99 years for a section of the development, which it will use as sixth form teaching facilities.

Partner David Percival said of the deal:

“This is a fantastic development that not only allows the school to utilise modern facilities, but also paves the way for a partnership alliance with Liverpool Primary Care Trust and Liverpool City Council as joint tenants of the Health Centre Building.

“At a time when school construction projects in Liverpool are under threat after the Building Schools for the Future programme was axed, this deal is a huge boost for both the School and the region as a whole.”

Catherine Densmore, Business Manager at Childwall Sports College said:

“The school could not have completed this deal without Weightmans. It has been a pleasure doing business with the firm and I am delighted that it has resulted in a successful outcome for the school.”

Eversheds LLP acted for Liverpool City Council, Hill Dickinson LLP acted for Liverpool Primary Care trust and Speechly Bircham acted for Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnerships.