Ansons‘ commercial property team is regularly engaged by a range of clients that encompass a huge variety of sectors, including development, education, property investment, and technology companies. The team provides a range of advice to clients, assisting with the sale and purchase of land and buildings, development work, agricultural land and farming transactions, asset management, and secure lending issues. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Richard Saum, who advises on a range of commercial property matters, and Neil Faunch, who has specialist knowledge of HS2 and CPO matters. Additionally, Alex Jayne-Lowe and Jon Rowley bring experience in advising on the property aspects of corporate transactions and acting for both developers and landowners on high-complexity transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team have a broad range of knowledge and are able to handle all aspects of commercial property transactions. I have had dealings with other firms and Ansons out perform them.'
- 'A personal approach which makes for a seamless working relationship. This is beneficial as matters get dealt with in a timely manner and with a professional approach.'
- 'Ansons have a range of people making up their team, allowing them to adapt to any instruction given both quickly and competently.'
- 'Jon Rowley is very well informed, and he balances the legal, technical work with the business needs of his clients. He always understands our requirements quickly and could suggest workarounds to any bumps in the road based on his own experience. He continues to be a dependable and knowledgeable lawyer who protects his clients interests.'
- 'Great team, very friendly and knowledgeable throughout all departments.'
- 'Good understanding of the client's needs and time allocated to matters. Jon Rowley is exceptional.'
Key clients
- Sandyford Properties Limited
- Portal Construction NW Limited / Andrews Property
- Brendan Lees Developments
- Guest Motors Group
- Marcegaglia UK Limited
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alex Jayne-Lowe
Jon Rowley
Practice head
Richard Saum; Neil Faunch
Other key lawyers
Alex Jayne-Lowe; Jon Rowley