"We receive very speedy responses and the individuals dealing with our business make us aware of potential problems that are not necessarily apparent when we agree terms. The senior lawyers are extremely competent. They also act very speedily."
Legal 500, 2023Development: Fast-acting relief for development headaches
At a glance
Combining land acquisition, finance, planning and more, development schemes have the potential to cause many headaches. We can’t claim a miracle cure, but we do make the process easier and less challenging, by applying our strengths of thoroughness, resolve and experience. This has resulted in Memery Crystal being appointed to support many developments around London and its surrounding regions.
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Nicola KravitzPartner, Head of Real Estate
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John AynsleyPartner, Head of Real Estate
Daniel AbrahamsPartner, Real Estate
Chris CagneyPartner, Real Estate
Matthew HindPartner, Real Estate
Craig JonesPartner, Real Estate
Jo KellyPartner, Head of Construction
Sam SilvermanPartner, Real Estate
Tristan WarkPartner, Real Estate Private Client
Helen Abel, Director, Real EstateDirector
Nickhil MandoraLegal Director, Real Estate
Sophie MoonshineSenior Associate, Real Estate
Rachel CheungAssociate (Australian Qualified), Construction
Louisa HartleyAssociate, Real Estate
Karkay LeeSolicitor, Real Estate
In detail
Our team frequently works on complex developments, including mixed-use schemes where there are competing rights, and those involving objections from local interest groups.
Communication is always crucial. That’s not just sending letters and emails, but taking the time to sit around a table with concerned parties and work patiently towards agreement.
Developments inevitably take time to be realised, and it’s always necessary to keep an eye on the markets – funds that were readily available may suddenly appear to disappear. By using our experience gained over many years, we keep our clients in touch with evolving situations, so they have a realistic view of their development’s timescale and prospects. And, we sincerely hope, much fewer headaches.
Recent matters
Advising on complex conditional agreements for lease with planning and development obligations for a developer client, letting to major PLC tenants and well known retailers.
Advising on the sale of a substantial site for the development of luxury units in North London with overage provisions.
Advising on the site acquisition and subsequent redevelopment of land in Southwark for a large mixed-use development.
Advising Travis Perkins in relation to the development of certain key strategic sites in London and the South East.
Advising on the negotiation of a development management agreement, funding document and sales of a development site in North London.
Advising on the acquisition and subsequent development of student accommodation in Liverpool, Newcastle and Sheffield.