
Under the leadership of Ellen James, Broadfield Law UK LLP demonstrates a broad scope of activity in the corporate occupier space, handling leasehold portfolios, acquisitions, and grants. Jonathan Fewster works closely with charities on acquisitions and disposals, while Bhaminee Sharma often handles estate management. Dennis Ko leverages his investment and development expertise to advise property companies and developers, as well as regularly advising clients in the Middle East, and Sarah Godfrey covers the granting and taking of leases of commercial and mixed-use property.
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‘Sarah Godfrey, my main contact, is extremely competent, intelligent and effective. I trust her entirely with the interests of my business.'
'Sarah Godfrey distils complex points and can convey them to me simply. I can leave lease negotiations to Sarah - she knows what's important, doesn't bother me with the rest, keeps me informed. A pleasure working with her.’
Key clients
- Corporation of the Church House
- In One Basket
- The Stroke Association
- The Drapers’ Company
- Butler Snow LLP
- Not Just Noodles Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Corporation of the Church House on the grant of several leases to Nestle of floors within Church House, adjacent to Westminster Abbey, London.
Advised fine fast food retailer “Yolk” on their acquisition of a new leasehold retail unit on New Oxford Street, London.
Advised the Stroke Association on the surrender and re-grant of a new 10-year lease of its resource centre at Sterling Business Park, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton.
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Practice head
Ellen James
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Fewster; Bhaminee Sharma; Dennis Ko; Sarah Godfrey