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Marriott Harrison LLP

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Marriott Harrison LLP continues to receive a varied stream of instructions from both landlord and tenant clients spanning lease negotiations, regears, and portfolio management. Sitting at the helm of the group, Mark Lavers’s commercial property leasing experience sees him sought out by technology, professional services, and retail clients. Stephen Whittaker advises banks and funds on the financing of developments, while Andrew Timoney serves as a key contact for the firm’s private investors and private equity clients, assisting with transactions and leases for expansion.
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  • ‘High quality level of personal service. Good level of experience.’

  • ‘Mark Lavers - Helpful, approachable, willing to add opinions as needed for unusual situations.’

  • ‘There is a high level of involvement in all the transactions they deal with. Even if day-to-day, one deals at the Associate level, there is always a partner on hand. That is promised by a lot of firms, but Marriott Harrison performs in this area.’

  • 'Mark Lavers has industry-leading knowledge and experience.'

  • ‘Marriott Harrison provides a really good bespoke service.’

  • ‘Stephen Whittaker has excellent knowledge and experience in real estate and Landlord & Tenant leases. ’

  • ‘Mark Lavers is extremely effective, understands what clients need. And the timetable.’

  • 'The team stands out for its commercial, responsive and practical approach. They combine specialist expertise with a calm, pragmatic manner that inspires confidence, even in complex situations. They’re a pleasure to work with — collaborative, efficient and a step ahead.'

  • 'Excellent service. We are always able to get hold of our solicitor when we need to. They act very promptly with responses.'

  • 'I have had only the best experiences dealing with Mark Lavers. Industry leading knowledge and experience and human too!'

Key clients

  • Avalon Television
  • LUK Events
  • Mandeville Hotel
  • Ram Capital
  • Snow Peak
  • Nutmeg + Hive
  • MUD Australia
  • Blockchain (GB) Limited
  • Sister Ray
  • Batt Cables Ltd
  • Luton Town Football Club
  • 2020 Developments (Luton) Ltd
  • Smith Bradbeer & Company Limited

Work highlights

Acted for a client in a business-critical distribution centre relocation with a lease over £1.945m p.a with a 10-year term.
Acted for a Series C-funded AI fintech headquartered in London in a £1.25m p.a. 10-year lease.
Advising a prominent Central London landlord on managing a £140m portfolio, including lease regears and rent reviews.

Practice head

Mark Lavers

Other key lawyers

Stephen Whittaker; Andrew Timoney