Property

"The team has good awareness and appreciation of the commercial effects and impacts arising from unforeseen issues."

Chamber UK 2023

"The firm is also increasingly involved in matters relating to ESG, such as biodiversity net gain and nutrient neutrality."

Legal 500 UK 2023

Comprehensive property law expertise

Our award-winning team of property lawyers draw on decades of in-depth experience supporting clients in relation to residential development and strategic land transactions, commercial development, corporate occupier and asset management, real estate investment and funding, and sectors which include in particular the energy sector where we act for clients at the forefront of innovation and expertise, as well as the retail, logistics, infrastructure, natural capital and telecoms sectors. We also regularly advise public sector bodies and education institutions.

Our team includes transactional lawyers, together with dedicated construction and engineering, property litigation, planning, estate planning and tax, agriculture and environment and infrastructure experts, to provide a seamless service no matter how complex the issue.

Tailored property advice

We offer tailored advice on the complex challenges of today, while helping you to navigate the opportunities of tomorrow.

Michelmores’ Property team is recognised nationally for its expertise, winning Property Law Firm of the Year at the South West Business Insider Awards 2022.

Recent experience

Working with the Environment Bank in rolling out the UK-wide scheme of land acquisitions of suitable agricultural land for the creation and maintenance of habitat credits.

Supporting a subsidiary of Downing LLP (a leading City based investment management group) in its acquisition of the entire shareholding of the Pub People Group with view to supporting the businesses growth. This included conducting real estate due diligence on the portfolio of freehold and leasehold pubs, and the freehold head office.

Property news

News
Strategic Land: Ransom Strips

What are the issues and how can I ensure the ransom strip remains valuable? This...

Insight
Proprietary estoppel: How recent cases fit together

Proprietary estoppel is commonly referred to as the "golden ticket" to the family farm, with...

Insight
Easements FAQs

An easement is a right one property has over another. There are many types of...

Insight
Structuring Strategic Land Transactions – Part 4: Overage Agreements

Overage is a key method which landowners can use to secure a share of additional...

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