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Bates Wells

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Praised for its ‘wide range of expertise’, Bates Wells is well-established in the charity, education, and finance sectors. Mark Traynor leads the team and is adept in property work concerning hydro-electric and solar panel systems, while Karli Hiscock advises commercial organisations on headquarter movements. Jamie Huard handles matters pertaining to heritage property and Amy O’Gorman is proficient in property finance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice has a wide range of expertise, and everyone I have dealt with has been knowledgeable and approachable with an uncomplicated approach to topics and issues. They take a practical approach and give you a straight answer.’
  • ‘Bates Wells have a very collaborative approach when working with clients, giving the feeling of a very personal service.’
  • ‘Jamie Huard provides a thoroughly comprehensive view of the most pertinent issues in a way which is incredibly easy to understand, with a commercial overlay to advice given.’
  • ‘All levels of the team from Bates Wells are always available.’
  • 'Malcolm is very accessible and pragmatic in his approach, explaining the concepts and risks clearly and offering efficient solutions.'
  • ‘A breadth of expertise and pre-eminent knowledge of the charity sector in particular.’
  • ‘An incredibly pragmatic team of experts that can marry up commercial demands with the law and find solutions to sticky issues.’
  • ‘Jamie Huard is a personable and highly knowledgeable lawyer who exercises initiative and thinks outside the box.’

Key clients

  • Postal Heritage Museum
  • General Pharmaceutical Council
  • The Royal British Legion
  • Children with Cancer
  • Handelsbanken plc.
  • Horniman Museum
  • The Woodland Trust

Work highlights

  • Acted for Nuffield Foundation on the sale of its office premises at 28 Bedford Square, London.
  • Acted for Children with Cancer in the purchase of a farmhouse for the charity to offer respite care and other services.
  • Advised General Pharmaceutical Council on lease regears.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Karli Hiscock
Bates Wells
Karli has over 10 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial property transactions and her work includes acquisitions and disposals for a range of clients including charities and investors as well as dealing with all aspects of landlord and tenant and property management work. Karli also deals with secured lending transactions advising both borrowers and lenders and has also advised developers on the acquisition of sites subject to planning permission.
Jamie Huard
Bates Wells
Jamie is a partner in the Real Estate department acting for commercial, charity and private clients in all aspects of transactions involving commercial property, having extensive experience of advising on technical aspects of charity property law, including legacies and trusts. Additionally, Jamie has corporate property transaction experience including amalgamations, mergers and asset sales and purchases, as well as residential property experience. Jamie also advises residential tenancies and public sector spin out transactions.  

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Traynor

Other key lawyers

Karli Hiscock, Jamie Huard, Amy O’Gorman, Malcolm Headley, Rebecca Rider

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