Gorvins Solicitors' Stockport office houses a commercial property team which is praised by clients for being ‘a delight to work with’. The practice is headed by Claire Beaumont who is an expert in property investment, finance, and landlord and tenant matters. Issues relating to portfolio management are a key element of the team’s practice, and is Amanda Porter's primary area of expertise. The team is adept at handling all aspects of development transactions, with the ’extremely professional’ Paul Dowdall standing out due to his longstanding experience in large-scale commercial and residential schemes. Colin Mellor routinely handles high-value transactional work. Former co-lead Martin Hoare departed the team December 2023.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘The team are friendly and approachable with a vast wealth of knowledge and always have their clients' interests in mind. They communicate well, explaining the relevant legal process for every level of client to understand.’
‘Always available and prompt.'
‘Very simply, they are responsive and don't require chasing, and willing to deal with any issue.'
‘They have supported our growth from inception to today. Paul and his team have acted for us on every acquisition and disposal that we have made, and are always extremely professional and a delight to work with. ’
‘The relationship feels like an in-house legal team rather than a client-adviser relationship, and Paul Dowdall and his partners are closely involved at every stage.’
Key clients
- Select Group
- H2O Urban
- Williams Motor Co
- Investar
- Universal Container Services (Holdings) Limited
- Fabrica Holdings Limited
- Urban Splash UK Residential Fund
- PH Property Holdings Limited
- Inner City Music Limited
- HB Villages
Work highlights
Advised Urban Splash on the on the real estate aspects of a new £20m debt facility with Barclays Bank Plc.
Acted for Urban Splash Residential Fund on their acquisition of 5 occupied apartment blocks at East Street Mills in central Leeds with a deal value of £12.5m.
Acted for L2 Property Limited on the sale of property in Alderley Edge with a deal value of £2.35m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Claire Beaumont
Other key lawyers
Paul Dowdall; Amanda Porter; Colin Mellor; Karen Davenport