With a sole focus on property, Landsmiths Solicitors has a broad client base that instructs the boutique practice on a variety of complex transactions, with property refinancing, acquisitions, and developments a frequent feature of its caseload. Co-head Rachael Briggs has notable experience handling property portfolios of both occupiers and landlords within the retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors, while fellow head of the team Vik Moothia‘s wide-ranging practice encompasses acquisition and disposals, leasehold matters, funding, development, and management matters. Alongside her refinancing expertise, Alison James-Moore receives instructions from purchasers and sellers on matters pertaining to freehold and leasehold properties and development sites.
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Key clients
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Limited
- Artistic Spaces Group Limited
- Rush Hair
- The RH Group Ltd
- Kennelpak Limited
- Birds (Derby) Limited
- Tamatanga Restaurants
Work highlights
Acting for a pension fund in the acquisition of a prominent local multi-let building.
Acting for a retail client in the acquisition of a new lease on a new development site involving an agreement for lease conditional on planning and advising on warranties.
Acting on a finance/refinance involving 3 associated companies with 3 separate properties being used as security to raise finance to fund a delayed acquisition of a property by one of the companies and the development of a property owned by one of the other companies.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rachael Briggs; Vik Moothia
Other key lawyers
Alison James-Moore