Real Estate

Property Litigation Lawyers

Our property litigation lawyers are well-versed in commercial property litigation. We will employ the best strategies for your specific situation and, depending on the severity of the case, can act both with and without going to court.

If you are experiencing a real estate dispute, contact a solicitor today to help you resolve it as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Construction Dispute Lawyers

Our specialist construction lawyers can advise developers, owners, contractors, employers, and more on all kinds of construction disputes. 

Resolving the dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible is important, and having the right construction dispute lawyer on your side can help ensure this happens. 

Real Estate Finance Lawyers

Setfords’ real estate finance lawyers focus on complex, high value lending transactions, with a particular emphasis on the financing of property portfolios.

We can act for both borrowers and lenders, and our expertise ranges from traditional debt finance to more innovative joint venture and equity funding arrangements. 

Furthermore, our real estate finance lawyers are also experienced in forward funding transactions, steering developers around some of the hidden pitfalls which can exist in this area.

Real Estate Development Lawyers

Setfords’ real estate development lawyers can provide expert legal advice on all aspects of development, from site assembly and land procurement, to the development process, and the final sale of a finished property. With clear, concise guidance on the often-complex contractual relationships that are involved, we ensure our clients receive the best possible advice.

Our real estate development lawyers can also advise on related areas, such as finance issues (including property tax), environmental issues, and the planning process. 

Investment

Our expert real estate lawyers advise on all types of property investment transactions, including:

• The acquisition and sale of freehold and leasehold commercial property
• Commercial and residential developments
• Lease agreements
• Forward sales
• Pre-lettings

We have expertise in the creation of complex legal structures to secure tax, grants, and other advantages. Furthermore, Setfords’ lawyers also have experience in dealing with larger portfolio investment products. 

Joint Venture

It’s becoming increasingly common for products and services to be delivered through joint venture arrangements with other parties. They’re often well suited to developments as well as portfolio and larger investments.

Structures can range from simple contractual joint ventures, through to partnerships, corporate vehicles, and overseas entities. Talk to one of our real estate solicitors today to get tailored advice. 

Landlord and Tenant

Our real estate lawyers are experienced in all aspects of landlord and tenant matters, including:

• The grant, acquisition, and disposal of leases
• The creation of effective management structures which are attractive to investors and occupiers
• The restructuring of portfolios to refresh and enhance the value of an investment
• Commercial landlord and tenant litigation

Please click here to find out more about our commercial landlord and tenant services.

Projects

Setfords’ commercial real estate lawyers are well-versed in acting as part of larger projects, such as the acquisition of several hundred properties, and their repackaging and disposal in smaller portfolios. 

Please get in contact to learn more about how they can help you.

Public Sector

Our real estate lawyers have extensive experience in acting for clients in the public sector. 

We can ensure not only the achievement of your commercial and political objectives, but also the delivery of risk assessments and other formal requirements you may have.