David Stone > GA Solicitors > Plymouth, England > Lawyer Profile

GA Solicitors
25 LOCKYER STREET
PLYMOUTH
PL1 2QW
England

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Partner and head of commercial

Career

Specialises in commercial landlord and tenant, development, investment, acquisition and disposal work; often within the retail sector. David advised P&O Estates on the site assembly and lettings for Drake Circus Shopping Centre, the largest retail development in Plymouth, and also Sutton Harbour Group on the pre-letting of a mixed use scheme at Portland, Weymouth in readiness for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. Recently, David acted for Pentwin Limited on the portfolio sale of its commercial properties, subject to occupational leases held by Epwin Group and for ERS Transition Limited on its acquisition of numerous leasehold properties around the UK as part of its securing of £22 million of NHS contacts from another national healthcare organisation. He boasts a network of local and national clients including: Harrier LLC, Windmill Developments, Cary Trust, ERS Transition, Michael Spiers Jewellers, Harvey’s Foundry Trust and Woodside Animal Welfare Trust.

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Real estate > Commercial property: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall

Praised for its ‘outstanding’ service and legal knowledge, GA Solicitors provides transactional advice across the property space, with experience covering residential developments, ports and the healthcare and energy sectors. Team leader David Stone, housed in the firm’s Plymouth office, is particularly experienced in landlord and tenant matters in addition to investments, acquisitions, and disposals. Site acquisitions and development work are also key focuses for the team, where Tony Dupreez has considerable experience. Secured lending head Lucy Foster is active on the finance side. Hannah Madders is also of note.