Mr John Mansell > Paris Smith LLP > Southampton, England > Lawyer Profile

Paris Smith LLP
NUMBER ONE LONDON ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 2AE
England

Work Department

Property

Position

LLP Partner

Career

I am head of Development within the Commercial Property team. My expertise is in:

  • commercial property and residential development;
  • land acquisition and disposal;
  • joint ventures;
  • options and conditional contracts;
  • landowner equalisation and overage agreements; and
  • planning and infrastructure agreements.

My approach entails coupling a clear understanding of my clients requirements with the technical know how required to complete complex property and development transactions.

I’m known for my ability to deliver to clients’ schedules no matter how tight and whether strategic or transactional.  I am supported by a team of over 40 planning, banking and commercial property lawyers. Clients include national and regional commercial and residential developers.

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Real estate > Commercial property: Hampshire

The Paris Smith LLP property and planning group is singled out by one client as ‘the perfect place to go for expert advice‘, covering the full spectrum of real estate work for major names within the property finance, leisure, and public sectors. John Mansell leads from the Southampton office, bringing extensive expertise on land acquisition and disposals to the group, while the ‘fantastic’ Joanne Spittles regularly handles complex development matters and acquisitions. Rachel Saint focuses on development agreements and conditional contracts, and Winchester-based Stuart Allen deals with structured lending proposals. Claire Long specialises in landlord and tenant issues, while Janet May boasts over 25 years’ experience in the public and private sector. Lisa Busby routinely advises technology companies, while Hannah Winchester acts for national retailers. Sean Hogan is another key contact.