The ‘exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable’ property services group at Blake Morgan LLP stands out for the breadth of its transactional, development, and asset management expertise. Practice head Oliver Sowton is an expert on the sale, purchase, and management of housing, rural estates, and retail assets, counting leading local and multinational companies among his clients. Offering ’clear technical knowledge and expertise’, Elizabeth Covil advises occupiers on the acquisition, development, and disposal of retail sites. Standing out for her ‘wisdom, knowledge and experience’, Alison Westbrook assists in due diligence concerning property acquisitions, disposals, and finance.
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‘The team at Blake Morgan is efficient and explains matters clearly and succinctly, identifying the risks and opportunities where needed. They are quick to respond to queries and change priorities when required.’
‘I have been impressed with the personal approach received. The team has a wide range of skills to deal with the plethora of a complex and diverse property portfolio.’
‘The team is exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable, and able to grapple with the vital hard-to-notice details.’
‘They have a broad range of expertise to cover different requirements.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable in the field. They communicated well throughout, managed our expectations in negotiations, and gave excellent advice.’
‘The depth of work gives the team a good understanding of the market and any challenging issues that may be prevalent.'
Key clients
- B3 Homes Limited
- BAE Systems Plc & BAE group companies
- Barker Mill Group of Trusts
- Brent Street Properties Limited
- Carter Varley Limited
- Clydesdale Bank Plc
- Cobra Coffee Limited
- Corteva Agriscience UK Limited
- Costa Limited
- Coutts & Co
- David Lloyd Leisure
- Dover District Council
Work highlights
Acting for Forelle Estates Limited on the sale of shares in its Falcon Retail Limited subsidiary to Motor Fuel Limited.
Acting for The Methodist Church on a complex mix of property transactions in compliance with Methodist Church and Charity legislation.
Advising on property asset management and the new store roll-out programme for Specsavers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Oliver Sowton
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Covil; Alison Westbrook