The group at Hamlins LLP, noted for its provision of ‘concise and expert advice’, is known for its capabilities assisting clients in the leisure, cinema and hospitality sectors in particular. Ben Kilshaw oversees the offering and is experienced advising on sales, acquisitions and lettings, and transactional construction matters. A key member of the group is Stephanie Brown, who handles the negotiation and documentation aspects of commercial property transactions.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • 'We have used other solicitors previously, but the service, care and attention-to-detail received by Hamlins and Ben Kilshaw in particular, is the reason that we have retained them for a number of years and will continue to do so.’
  • ‘Ben Kilshaw will always come back to us swiftly. Ben deals with a number of different projects at any given time with varying requirements.'

Key clients

  • Adventure Leisure
  • Burhill Group

Work highlights

Advised British independent cinema chain The Light on its sale to private equity firm, Risk Capital Partners (property aspects).
Practice head

Ben Kilshaw

Other key lawyers

Martin Ochs; Lauren Twidale; John Leasure; Stephanie Brown; Matthew Pryke