Real estate development and regeneration advice
A comprehensive legal service for developers and housebuilders in relation to site acquisitions and disposals, including plot sales, on a regional and national basis.
Successful developments depend on a number of things, none more important than the well-managed acquisition and disposal of land. Commercial, legal and administrative considerations all come into play, and expert professional advice can make a real difference to the outcome of any building project.
Weightmans' legal service is based on a sound appreciation of the marketplace and environment you work in. Our service is pragmatic and we adopt a pro-active approach, keeping you fully informed and updated on the progress of every project. We take a commercial view in circumstances where a transaction proves abortive, ensuring that your interests are best served by the actions we recommend.
We advise on commercial projects involving mixed-use schemes, office locations and public realm. We understand planning issues and the requirement for close dialogue with local authorities.
We are experienced in every aspect of land dealing, including site purchase at auction or by tender or private treaty. Once site acquisition is completed, we prepare site disposal documentation and ensure the cost-effective and speedy disposal of units by sale or lease.
Projects we are associated with range from ten or more units to several hundred units for national housebuilders and commercial developers. Whatever the size or value of your developments, we can help you complete them with minimum hassle and maximum financial return.
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Accolades
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Straight forward and no nonsense. Full service law firm with highly competent lawyers. Efficient working patterns with good results.
Legal 500 2025 -
From the outset the litigation team were efficient in communication. They set out all possible options and scenarios and directed myself accordingly. They were thorough in their preparation in presentation my case. They instructed a first class barrister to try my case and overall, my experience was extremely positive.
Legal 500 2025 -
The team performs diligently in dealing with new lease negotiations, lease renewals, deed of variations, licences to alter and deed of surrender.
Legal 500 2025 -
Outstanding team quality with a good understanding of our companies needs & aspirations. The team provide clear and concise advice.
Legal 500 2025 -
The team are really supportive. Their knowledge of the industry is fantastic and they offer good advise, describing different scenarios and potential outcomes. The billing is informative and will also provide full costs to date, which helps in ensuring spend/budgets are managed. Requests for information are dealt with swiftly and information received on return is informative.
Legal 500 2025 -
Responsive and well-informed with an ability to provide clear, concise advice on a range of issues.
Legal 500 2025 -
The team are highly knowledgeable and have worked at pace on a complex project. Responses to questions have always been timely and they provide the necessary detail to help inform decisions. The collaboration between the Weightmans team, client and third party has been exceptional, thinking outside the box and weighing up all possibilities to the challenges faced.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans houses a fantastic team who are always able accommodate your requirements and needs no matter what the issues may be. Their ability to be able to turn matters around quickly and efficiently whilst always ensuring the client's position and interest is protected is outstanding
Legal 500 2025 -
They are a friendly and approachable practice which in our view makes them stand out. Their capability to be able find resolutions to all issues that may arise is extremely valuable especially when they are faced with situations where there are multiple complexities, difficult opposing parties and challenging legal obstacles to overcome.
Legal 500 2025 -
Exceptional people who are able to fully understand the matters at hand quickly and are able to provide suitable resolutions. What makes the individuals stand out for me is their ability to translate and communicate issues in a way that is easily understandable to the service area clients whilst at the same time being able to come to an appropriate resolution.
Legal 500 2025 -
Without the individuals' excellent professional skills and approach we would have not been able to have concluded many of our complex matters successfully. I truly value the commitment and relationship that we have with the organisation and the individuals that we have worked alongside so far.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans has a good range of staff in the team.
Chambers 2025 -
They were very responsive and demonstrated commerciality throughout.
Chambers 2025
