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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Testimonials
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- ‘Mark Lavers - Helpful, approachable, willing to add opinions as needed for unusual situations.’
- '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.'
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.
Practice head
Mark Lavers
Other key lawyers
Stephen Whittaker; Andrew Timoney