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Through a combination of technical know-how, innovative ideas and close collaboration, our experienced team of client-focused professionals provides expert advice and legal services. We understand our clients’ commercial objectives and work hard to move them closer to achieving them.
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Few areas of law involve just one specialism, which is why our dedicated teams work collaboratively to ensure that clients not only receive expert legal advice but also practical commercial guidance. In an ever changing society, this approach enables us to add value and keep our clients one step ahead.
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Our clients have high expectations. And so do we. Recruiting and supporting the highest quality professionals ensures our practice is innovative and our advice is current. This combination of experience and forward-thinking, allows us to maintain the quality of our service and guarantees client expectations are met.
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The High Court decision in Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft v TFS Stores Limited (2021) has ruled in favour of CRI, the owner and commercial landlord of the Westfield Shepherd’s Bush premises, in its action against its Read more…
Many people are unaware that you can set up your own charity if you have a charitable cause. Setting up a charity is more straight-forward than you might think, and it will enable you to Read more…
We are delighted to announce that Real Estate Finance Senior Associate Nisha Saigal has been promoted to the role of Director. Since joining Lawrence Stephens as an Associate in 2015, Nisha’s exceptional dedication and expertise Read more…
Since extending restrictions on Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) and commercial evictions last month, the government has released a call for evidence on the latest commercial rent measures from landlords, tenants and all relevant stakeholders Read more…
Lawrence Stephens’ Real Estate department has acted for high-profile international investors to complete a purchase of a multi-million-pound Central London commercial property. Real Estate Director Nick Marshall led on the transaction, with the assistance of Read more…
The UK Government have announced further measures to protect businesses from insolvency and eviction up until 30 June 2021. The measures that have been extended include: Winding-Up Petitions: Temporary changes to the Corporate Insolvency and Read more…
We’re thrilled to announce that Indre Johnston has joined Lawrence Stephens as a Senior Associate in our growing Real Estate Finance & Banking team. Indre Johnston is an experienced real estate finance and banking solicitor; Read more…
We are pleased to announce that Steven Bernstein, Senior Director in Lawrence Stephens’ Corporate & Commercial department, has carried out M&A deals for two Ansor portfolio companies to enable them to expand their business in Read more…
From 1 April 2021 it will be a statutory requirement for all landlords to carry out electrical safety tests and issue electrical safety reports to tenants for all private tenancies in England. The Electrical Safety Read more…
Following its official departure from the EU on 1 January 2021, the UK is now classified as a ‘third country’ for data protection purposes. This means that the European Commission has until 30 June 2021 Read more…
The Government has announced that it has extended the ban on commercial tenant evictions until at least 30 June 2021, in an effort to provide additional support to businesses as they begin to trade following Read more…
During last week’s budget we heard that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday would be extended until 30 June for residential properties with values up to £500,000, with a final deadline of 30 September Read more…
