Paul Jennings leads the team of ‘commercially aware’ solicitors at Aberdein Considine, which advises on a litany of transactional real estate matters. Retailers, property developers and financiers rely on the practice for acquisition support and asset management. The ’extremely efficient’ Jennings assists with leasing matters, while David Orr excels at portfolio management and real estate financing matters. The bench is deepened by Chris Richardson and Nigel Eccles.
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Jennings is the oil that makes the team work so well.'
- 'I have been working closely with Nigel Eccles and he is brilliant, always on hand to ask any questions.'
- 'I trust their professional opinion and find the team extremely personable. They are a pleasure to work with.’
- 'The team are extremely efficient and I know they are on top of their case load at all times.'
- 'Aberdein Considine are by far and away the most commercially aware solicitors that I deal with.'
- 'They understand the end game of any deal, rather than getting caught up in the weeds of the process.'
- 'Paul Jennings is extremely efficient.'
- 'They have been kind and on top of following up with the issues that we have been facing. They have done a great job of helping me and keeping me informed during the entire process.'
- 'The team at AC are proactive, attentive and above all get things done!! They understand very well the clients needs and very importantly time scales which are crucial in the workings of a client.'
- 'Highly credible individuals and a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Greggs plc
- Leonard Cheshire
- Kiko UK Limited
- Westerwood Limited
- Bridging Finance Solutions
- Leith Theatre Trust
- Westerwood Development Company Limited
- FS JV License Limited
- Munro Travel
- Jupiter Hotels Limited
Work highlights
Advised Kiko on the acquisition of circa 50 flagship stores across UK.
Advised Greggs plc on all key drive-thru units in Scotland together with first transport hub units.
Advised Westerwood Group on the letting and sale of a flagship retail store in Buchanan St, Glasgow as well as a new industrial development in Coatbridge.
Practice head
Paul Jennings
Other key lawyers
Chris Richardson; David Orr; Nigel Eccles