The ‘dynamic and forward-thinking’ team at Acuity Law provides ’commercial and pragmatic’ advice to developers, landowners and investors across a wide range of Wales and UK-based commercial real estate projects. With a ‘pragmatic and outcomes-focused’ approach, team head Gareth Baker has a strong retail, industrial and office development practice, and advises both developers and landowners on joint venture and collaboration agreements. Steve Morris’ ‘innovative approach’ ensures that he is well-positioned to advise on large-scale projects working with both developers and funders, and Damien Cann is very skilled at advising on debt and equity-funded development schemes; he has been involved in the firm’s work on high-profile office, hospitality and mixed use developments in Cardiff city centre. Ben Honour is also a key member of the team, handling the acquisition and disposal of commercial property and development projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'Acuity Law stands out as a highly dynamic and forward-thinking legal practice, distinguished by its commitment to delivering tailored, client-centric solutions.'
- 'The team provides commercial and pragmatic legal advice to clients across various sectors.'
- 'They have a strong commitment to providing not only high-quality legal services but also a deeply personal, tailored approach to client needs.'
- 'Gareth Baker is a very pragmatic and outcomes-focused lawyer.'
- 'Steve Morris has an innovative approach to problem-solving.'
- 'Sian Reynolds provides precise, detailed and focused advice.'
Key clients
- Cardiff City (House of Sport) Limited
- Coastal Housing Group Limited/Beacon Cymru Group Limited
- Beckerly Holdings UK Limited
- Sony Europe
- Greenhill Investments (Vale) Limited
- Eden Living Holdings Limited
- Queequeg Renewables Ltd
- Pasture Restaurant Group
- Owners of St Brides Hotel
- Notemachine UK Limited
- University of Wales, Trinity St David
- The Welsh Whisky Company Limited
Work highlights
Completed a deal with a total value of £8m for Cardiff City (House of Sport) Limited at the Llanrumney sports complex.
Advised housing association Coastal Housing Group Limited on its high-profile, £28.5m acquisition of Plot B3, Kings Road, Swansea Waterfront, for the development of approximately 104 residential homes and two commercial units.
Advised Beckerly Holdings UK Limited on the negotiation and letting to DHL ECommerce UK Limited of a new distribution centre at Heol Crochendy in Nantgarw.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Gareth Baker
Other key lawyers
Steve Morris; Damien Cann; Ben Honour; Liz Gibbons; Emma Hutchings; Sian Reynolds; Shawnee Evans; Sean Chapman James