Property
Michelmores' property team comprises 20 partners and 50 solicitors with significant experience in all aspects of property transactions. The team includes a large number of transactional lawyers together with dedicated property litigation, planning and environmental teams.
Our property solicitors act for a range of clients including education institutions, public sector bodies, property developers, retailers and many more.
We undertake a very high number of transactions in the following areas:
- Sales (freehold/leasehold)
- Purchases (freehold/leasehold)
- Lease renewals and estate management
- Joint ventures
- Promotion agreements
- Development contracts
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- Exclusivity agreements in property development
- Sustainable placemaking
- Conservation covenants: What is a 'Responsible Body'?
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- Nutrient neutrality - Wyatt v Fareham Borough Council
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- Seven Michelmores lawyers ranked in Chambers HNW 2022
- Notices to quit: Court decision provides useful guidance
- Building Safety Act 2022: Additional protections for leaseholders
- A timely reminder of the requirements of the transfer of a going concern rules for VAT on transfer of a property
- HMRC announces new approach regarding VAT on contract terminations and compensation payments
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- New Residential Property Developer Tax
- Winners of the Michelmores Property Awards 2021 revealed
- Residential Property Developer Tax: what we know so far
- Announced! The shortlist for the Michelmores Property Awards 2021
- Meet our judging panel for the Michelmores Property Awards 2021
- Christian Massey joins Michelmores to expand the Firm's Private Wealth Offering
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- Shortlist announced for the Michelmores Property Awards 2020
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- Preventing Airbnb type sub-lettings
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- Coronavirus – effects on business landlords and tenants – 'fake news'
- The shortlist for the 2017 Michelmores Property Awards is revealed
- Oxygen House and Michelmores team up to promote sustainability
- The winners of the 2019 Michelmores Property Awards are revealed
- The outlook for London's property sector
- Michelmores named Property Law Firm of the Year
- Getting to grips with security of tenure
- 2018 Michelmores Property Awards Winners Announced
- Tate St Ives wins Building of the Year
- Redcliffe Parade wins Residential Project of the Year (35 units and under)
- The Nelson Project wins Alternative Property Investment of the Year
- Aerospace Bristol wins Leisure & Tourism Project of the Year
- Callywith College wins Education Project of the Year
- Ralph Collison wins The John Laurence Special Contribution Award
- City Hall wins Public Project of the Year
- The Living Systems Institute wins Building of the Year
- The General, Bristol wins Heritage Project of the Year
- The Living Systems Institute wins Education Project of the Year
- Wapping Wharf wins Residential Project of the Year 41 Units and Over
- The Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre wins Sustainable Project of the Year
- One Research Way wins Commercial Project of the Year
- Seaton Jurassic wins Leisure & Hospitality Project of the Year
- The winners of the 2017 Michelmores Property Awards are revealed
- Meet the shortlist for Leisure & Hospitality Project of the Year
- Meet the shortlist for Residential Project of the Year 41 Units and Over
- Meet the shortlist for Public Project of the Year
- Michelmores acts for Yelverton Properties on stadium improvements to St James Park
- Meet the shortlist for the John Laurence Special Contribution Award, sponsored by Interserve
- Meet the shortlist for Sustainable Project of the Year, sponsored by Midas
- Meet the shortlist for Education Project of the Year, sponsored by Atkins
- Meet the shortlist for Commercial Project of the Year, sponsored by Smith and Williamson
- Meet the shortlist for Heritage Project of the Year, sponsored by Kier
- Meet the shortlist for Residential Project of the Year 40 Units and Under
- Michelmores reports a strong third quarter for SW Real Estate
- Meet the judges for the 2017 Michelmores Property Awards
- MIPIM 2017
- An interview with Gail Bedford – Associate, based in Exeter
- St Ives Neighbourhood Plan
- New Residential Measuring Standard published
- Housing Minister shifts policy from home ownership
- Michelmores appoints Real Estate partner
- Michelmores strengthens its Real Estate team
- 'Landbanking'
- Michelmores acts for Yelverton Properties
- Exeter's latest student accommodation
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Meet the team

Paul Paling
Partner

Christian Massey
Partner

Carol McCormack
Partner

Joanna Damerell
Partner

Julie Sharpe
Partner

Lucy Smallwood
Partner

Melanie Hughes
Partner

Sally Rice
Partner

Richard Honey
Partner

Stephen Newson
Partner

Chris Hoar
Senior Consultant Solicitor

Phil Lawrence
Senior Associate

Shalini Nilaweera
Senior Associate

Elizabeth Newson
Partner

Stevie Wilson
Associate

Jonny Lane
Associate

Ellie Wonnacott
Solicitor

Charlie Gauntlett
Solicitor

Gail Bedford
Senior Associate

Zilah Nelson
Chartered Legal Executive

Kate Higgins
Associate

Ben Luxton
Solicitor

Jocelyn Doe-Goodman
Paralegal

Sarah Richardson
Associate

Benjamin Dalton
Associate