Tom Simpson Consultant Commercial Property Solicitor

Tom is a Commercial Property solicitor who qualified in February 2015. He advises both investor and occupier clients on high-value commercial property transactions across England and Wales, as well as the ongoing management of complex property portfolios. 

Before his Setfords consultancy, Tom practised exclusively within a Tier 1 Commercial Property team, as recognised by Chambers and the Legal 500. 

Areas of Expertise

• Commercial property
• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Commercial letting transactions, acting for both landlords and tenants
• Complex agreements for lease, with landlord and tenant development obligations
• Commercial lease acquisitions and disposals
• Lease management transactions, including re-gears, licences, variations, and surrenders
• Auction sales and purchases
• Real estate finance, acting for both borrowers and lenders, allowing borrowers to refinance their real estate interests to facilitate portfolio restructuring and reinvestment
• Real estate advice and due diligence on corporate transactions (business sales and purchases)

Approach to work and clients

Tom provides responsive, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice, tailoring his approach to each client’s individual circumstances. He places strong emphasis on building long-term working relationships, developing a deep understanding of his clients’ objectives, preferences, and risk appetite to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.

He particularly enjoys delivering clear, practical solutions that help clients achieve their business goals while fully understanding any potential risks involved. Tom prides himself on client care, attention to detail, and seeing transactions through to successful completion, knowing they play a key role in supporting wider commercial objectives. Throughout his career, Tom has acted for a range of high-profile investors and occupiers.