Credited for ‘top-quality people and expertise in a regional firm’, Longmores Solicitors LLP’s real estate team is dedicated to commercial matters and is made up of individual specialists who are equipped to instruct a range of clients, including owner managed businesses, landlords, tenants, management companies, farmers, schools, and charities. Co-head Rachael Spalton is lauded for her work in promotion agreements, option agreements, and renewables, the latter of which has also been a recent focus of the firm. Co-head John Wagstaffe handles complex management matters, mandates for commercial landlords and tenants, and covenant and easement disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Longmores have been my solicitors for almost 20 years, and few firms are able to retain clients for such an extended period of time. I know I can get professional support from a number of specialist teams across all my legal requirements from probate matters and residential conveyancing through to all my commercial property needs including litigation.’

  • 'Longmores were a breath of fresh air, good communication, transparent approach to matters and willingness to listen to our issues.’

  • ‘Hayley Grantham has been a pleasure to work with, she communicates well and has advised on all possible approaches to enable us to move matters forward.’

  • ‘Longmores provides a very competent and efficient service. They have strength in depth in that they have a wide range of expertise which is rare to find in the Hertfordshire area.’

  • ‘Longmores are particularly good at Real Estate issues. Hayley Grantham stands out as an expert in property litigation with a good depth of knowledge, is very competent and speedy.’

  • ‘Top-quality people and expertise in a regional firm, offering value for money and ease of dealing.’

Key clients

  • Encore Estate Management Limited
  • Hurford Salvi Carr Property Management Limited
  • Tulsesense Limited
  • Richard Hale School
  • Avon Court (Binfield) Residents Association Limited
  • King & Co Properties
  • Shine Group

Practice head

Rachael Spalton; John Wagstaffe

Other key lawyers

Hayley Grantham