Boasting a team with a ‘deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape and a proactive approach’, Seddons GSC LLP regularly receives instructions from a diverse client base comprised of hotel owners, franchise owners, and high-net-worth clients. Harvey Posener's commercial property transaction experience sees him engaged in large-scale lease transactions and headquarters acquisitions, while Peter Belcher is proficient in acquisitions and developments for clients in the leisure and healthcare sectors. Elsewhere in the team, Matthew Phillips advises on the financing of developments for private equity and overseas investors, and Amee Popat chiefly focuses on the acquisition and leasing of premises.
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‘We have worked with GSC Solicitors' commercial property team for over 30 years, and their expertise, responsiveness, and practical advice have consistently been top class.'
'The team demonstrates a deep understanding of the commercial real estate landscape and a proactive approach.’
‘I've worked with Peter Belcher for 30 years and throughout this time he has demonstrated professionalism and a deep understanding of complex property transactions.'
'Peter Belcher's understanding of the complexities of the hotel sector, particularly the nuances of the franchiser model, is exceptional. Peter understands the operational realities which make working with him easier. ’
‘They understand our business so well that it is like they are part of our in-house team.'
'They give practical, measured advice, tailored to our needs and situation, rather than just spelling out the law.’
Key clients
- Universal Music Operations Limited
- Freshwater Group of Companies
- Queensway Group
- CareTech
- PPL
Work highlights
Advising Queensway on the £420m acquisition of a majority holding in Raag Hotels Limited which owns Point A Hotels, by Tristan Capital Partners’ European Property Investors Special Opportunities 6 Fund.
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Practice head
Peter Belcher; Sangeeta Somchand
Other key lawyers
Harvey Posener; Matthew Phillips; Amee Popat