Led by Susanne Bradley, Geldards LLP handles a mix of work for stakeholders engaged in commercial real estate projects in both the public and private sectors. The firm regularly picks up mandates for the Welsh government, including Adam Thomas‘ advice to Welsh Ministers on the acquisition of Coney Beach Funfair, part of the Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Scheme. As part of his broad swathe of work, Ioan Owen has a notable landlord and tenant practice, that includes advising national retailers on leases throughout Wales and England. Acting for housing associations on the expansion of their property portfolios, senior associate Henry Bright also provides support to Bradley on high-level Welsh government projects.
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Key clients
- Cardiff Capital Region
- Admiral Insurance
- Cardiff Gate Business Park Limited
- Development Bank of Wales
- Principality Building Society
- CP Hire Limited
- Royal Voluntary Service
- Natural Resources Body for Wales
- Welsh Ministers/Welsh Government
- Western Power Distribution
- Arcadis
- Sofa Brands
Work highlights
Advised the Welsh Ministers on the multi-million-pound acquisition (subject to multiple leases back to the Sellers, options and pre-emptions) of Coney Beach Funfair, part of the Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration Scheme, which will facilitate the expedited delivery of around 900 homes.
Advised Caerphilly County Borough Council on all aspects of a large multi-million pound mixed-use town centre redevelopment project at Pentrebane Street, Caerphilly.
Advised Admiral Insurance on all aspects of its acquisition from an off-shore investment trust of the multi-million-pound freehold interest in an 84,000 square foot office building in Newport.
Lawyers
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Henry Bright
Practice head
Susanne Bradley
Other key lawyers
Ioan Owen; Adam Thomas; Jessie Blain; Henry Bright