The ‘prompt, professional and communicative’ commercial property team at Debenhams Ottaway is particularly well-versed in supporting both local and national clients within the charity, council, investment, and corporate industries with property development, investment property, lending, and landlord and tenant work. The team is jointly chaired by Radlett based-Ruth Boulton, a seasoned specialist in transactional work, including high-value disposals and purchases and residential matters, and Neil Mercer in St Albans, who is lauded for advising on the occupation, development, and buying and selling of commercial property.
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‘Neil Mercer, Lorna Wilkinson and the team are outstanding.'
- 'Transparent and easy to deal with. Basically, do what that say in the time scales agreed. It is easy to see why they are the leaders in their sector.’
‘Responsive and proactive to a client's needs. Three-dimensional way of viewing deals.'
‘Predominantly my involvement with Debenhams Ottaway is regarding commercial property transactions where they have acted for my clients side or the purchaser/tenant. In all dealings they are excellent at communication and particularly with us as agents. This benefits all sides as it allows a quicker transaction.'
'There is a wealth of experience in the team which means that they can deal with all transactional matters put to them, but also to be able to take a commercial view on some legals matters and advise their clients accordingly. They are prompt, professional and communicative, which is spot on.’
‘I have dealt with Neil Mercer most often either directly or with the assistance of one of his team. He exemplifies the excellent communication seen from the rest of the team and has vast knowledge of property matters and the law; this enables timely transactions and for potential issues to be identified and dealt with at the outset, increasing the chances of their successful resolution. ’
Key clients
- Harp Group Limited
- London & County
- Amorino
- Steenvlinder
- Rapid Renewables Limited
- Knoops
- McGowan Group
- Morphuse Group
- Europa PLC
- The St Albans Diocesan Board of Finance
- Marketreach
- InspireAll Leisure
Work highlights
Acted for a private building company, Morphuse Group Limited, in the financing of a large development site in south London.
Advised large property investor, LK & A Enterprises Limited, on the refinancing of a large property portfolio of over 20 mixed use properties, spread throughout London and Hertfordshire.
Advised Newport Pagnell Developments Limited on the intricate purchase and sub-sale of a property located in Buckinghamshire.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Ruth Boulton; Neil Mercer
Other key lawyers
Lorna Wilkinson