The Altrincham-based group at Myerson Solicitors is well-regarded for its capabilities assisting its sector-spanning clientele with a broad range of high-value commercial property matters. Team lead Joanne Perritt‘s workload includes assisting well-known clients with all elements of the sale and purchase of commercial and retail properties, assisting clients with obtaining planning permission for complex redevelopment projects, and advising developers and landowners on strategic land matters. Charlotte Hook is a key practitioner who handles acquisition, disposal and portfolio management cases for investor clients, as well as landlord and tenant matters. Sarah Cowen’s workload includes advising on forward funding and secured lending in investment and development contexts. Emily Sutherland is also noteworthy for advising on the plethora of commercial property transactions. Mark Gillies retired from practice in March 2024.
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Key clients
- St David Group
- St David Project Omega Limited
- Estrela Properties Limited
- Arca Construct Limited
- Green Earth Developments Limited
- Armstrong Brooks Limited
- Artemis Europe Limited
- Staycrest Limited
- J.P. McDougall & Co. Limited
- Sandersons Department Stores Limited
- Big Style Fashions Limited
- BR Property Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Staycrest Limited on the acquisition of Queens Road Retail Park, Sheffield from St James’s Place UK.
Advised St David Group in connection with a land sale and forward funding agreement for the provision of supported living accommodation with Civitas, a large institutional fund.
Advised Estrela Properties Limited in connection with the proposed sale of The Toast Rack in Manchester.
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Practice head
Joanne Perritt
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Hook; Ian Gordon; Sarah Cowen; Sarah Dabek; Emily Sutherland; Sidrah Ashraf