DMH Stallard LLP is particularly well-regarded for assisting mid-sized and specialist developers. The team also provides corporate support advice, assisting with property due diligence. Practice head Tina George is recommended for her expertise in complex collective enfranchisement matters and the management of high-value property portfolios, often acting for high-net-worth individuals. Nick Pentecost is noted for advising on transaction structures involving late-stage environmental issues, particularly protected species on site.
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Testimonials
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‘Helpful to me is the client care. Projects and responses are turned around extremely quickly. Good attention to detail as well.’
‘Nick Pentecost makes you feel like you are his only client, not an easy skill to master. ’
‘The team are approachable and understanding to client's needs. They have extensive experience which allows them to apply practical considerations to a transaction as well as the advice on the legal aspects.’
‘They are personable, interest in what you are saying and pragmatic.’
‘Professional, expert, friendly and responsive. They have formed an integral part of our team in a number of property deals.’
‘I have worked most with partner, Tom Trowbridge. I really appreciate his expert and pragmatic approach to the complex deals with which we have been involved. Always willing to get stuck in, I would recommend him as the lawyer you want in your camp to get the deal done.’
Key clients
- Chartwell Land & New Homes Limited
- Sigma Strategic Land Ltd
- St Barnabas Hospices (Sussex) Limited
- FDM Group Limited
- Paul Davis
- The Dervia Foundation
Work highlights
Advised on a £30million promotion agreement for the development of land in East Sussex for the delivery of around 30 new homes for Sigma Strategic Land Ltd.
Advised St Barnabas Hospices Ltd on its merger with Martlets Hospice to create a combined group comprising 3 Hospices and a charity shop network of over 30 retail units and distributions centres.
Advising trustees of the Dervia Foundation in relation to the considerable property portfolio held by the Charity, which includes over 60 units of commercial and residential property (approximately value £30m+).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Tina George
Other key lawyers
Anne Milne; Nick Pentecost; Ben Price; Tom Trowbridge