Best Advising on Development Matters Solicitors in Lancashire

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    Development matters cover securing planning permission, drafting and negotiating development agreements, and managing the legal steps that unlock land for building. A solicitor in this area advises developers, landowners, and investors on planning policy, due diligence, due process for planning applications, and associated agreements such as section 106 planning obligations and infrastructure agreements. They coordinate with planning authorities, lenders, and contractors to progress schemes from conception to occupation.

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    Forbes Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 1,421 Reviews

    59 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (24)Commercial Leases (21)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)

    Jonathan Chung Leads the Advising on Development Matters team Jonathan Chung Partner 5.0 from 8 client reviews
    Adam BromleyMatthew JonesDanielle LeemingKate Gillies Works with Adam Bromley and 4 more
    “Kate Gillies and others from Forbes worked on the purchase and subsequent lease of an office property for our Pension Fund. Kate and her colleagues worked diligently and thoroughly throughout what was a process protracted by the slowness of response of other parties.”
    A client review matching your search · about Kate Gillies
    • Excellent communication
    • Very professional
    • Highly recommended
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,611 Reviews

    257 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (96)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (40)Commercial mortgages (15)

    Sarah Jarrett Leads the Advising on Development Matters team Sarah Jarrett Partner - Head of Commercial, Agriculture & New Build Conveyancing 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    Eve Bright Works with Eve Bright
    “Thanks to Frances, Melissa and the team for the transaction of the purchase of agricultural land out of the local area. Frances and Melissa kept us fully informed during this process, going above and beyond. We would highly recommend.”
    A client review matching your search
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    3

    Walker Foster Limited

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    4.8 1,227 Reviews

    108 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (50)Commercial Leases (18)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (16)

    Craig Williams Leads the Advising on Development Matters team Craig Williams Executive Director and Head of Corporate & Commercial 4.9 from 12 client reviews
    Allan StewartRizzwana BashirNick Dent Works with Allan Stewart and 2 more
    “Reliable, professional and prompt commercial and property advice. Rizzwana makes things simple and easy to understand in the often confusing commercial world. Thank you. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Rizzwana Bashir
    • professional service
    • quick responses
    • clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    4

    Easthams Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 4,325 Reviews

    95 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (38)Commercial Leases (13)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)

    Debra Hepplestall Your solicitor Debra Hepplestall Consultant Solicitor 5.0 from 35 client reviews
    “My case was handled by two lovely women- Kim and Adele. Very professional with great service, efficient and approachable. Good communication and quick with responses. Really happy for making this process very easy and kept me in the loop at all stages. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Adele Woodhouse
    • clear communication
    • timely updates
    • professional staff
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    5

    Russell & Russell Solicitors LLP

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    4.7 2,054 Reviews

    60 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (14)Commercial mortgages (12)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (5)

    Stephen Crompton Your solicitor Stephen Crompton Partner
    “Russel & Russell were professional and` efficient all through the process. Would certainly use again and recommend. Thank you”
    A client review matching your search · about Karen Woods
    • quick responses
    • professional approach
    • approachable staff
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationChildren LawPersonal Injury
    6

    Mccarthy Bennett Holland Solicitors Llp

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    4.9 604 Reviews

    65 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (17)Purchase of development land (15)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (15)

    Georgia Wall Leads the Advising on Development Matters team Georgia Wall Trainee Apprentice Solicitor 4.9 from 12 client reviews
    Abigail Windle Works with Abigail Windle
    “Caroline and the team have undertaken many transactions for me over the years plus will and probate too. Can recommend them highly. The Wilde”s”
    A client review matching your search · about Caroline Rooks
    • Excellent communication
    • Responsive and helpful
    • Professional service
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily Law AdvancedThe Law SocietyResolution First for Family Law
    Free initial advice
    7

    Emg Solicitors Limited

    4.8 1,286 Reviews

    95 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (42)Commercial Leases (13)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)

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    Bell Lamb & Joynson

    4.9 2,573 Reviews

    124 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (58)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (38)Commercial mortgages (12)

    9

    Fieldings Porter

    4.9 687 Reviews

    19 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)Commercial Leases (4)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)

    10

    Afg Law Limited

    4.9 624 Reviews

    50 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (19)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (9)

    11

    Butcher & Barlow LLP

    4.8 783 Reviews

    50 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (23)Commercial Leases (16)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (5)

    12

    Brown Turner Ross Limited

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    4.6 446 Reviews

    46 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (25)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (13)

    Katie McDermott Your solicitor Katie McDermott Conveyancing Executive 5.0 from 6 client reviews
    “I felt with Katie throughout the selling process and have got to say I was very impressed with her.Answered all my questions and replied to emails very quickly ,a breath of fresh air compared to most solicitors I have felt with in the past.I highly recommend this company and especially Katie and her tesm ”
    A client review matching your search · about Katie McDermott
    • Professional service
    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawThe Law Society
    13

    Waldron & Schofield

    5.0 754 Reviews

    51 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (23)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (10)Commercial Leases (4)

    14

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,394 Reviews

    3 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Lucienne Sutton Leads the Advising on Development Matters team Lucienne Sutton Consultant Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    Charles WilsonCraig Maher Works with Charles Wilson and 1 more
    “Lucy Ann Rhodes resolved a commercial lease issue with my landlord in a matter of days, after my previous solicitors had been unable to do so for months. She was highly knowledgeable, efficient, and clear in her advice, and also kind and genuinely supportive throughout. I cannot recommend her highly enough. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Lucie-Anne Rhodes
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    15

    Farleys Solicitors LLP

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    4.7 650 Reviews

    16 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Commercial Leases (7)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (6)

    Tom O'Neill Leads the Advising on Development Matters team Tom O'Neill Partner & Head of Commercial Property 5.0 from 1 client review
    Stephen GreenwoodErica TollittGraeme BoothGavin Hall Works with Stephen Greenwood and 3 more
    “Professional, friendly and very responsive to emails and queries. I was impressed how the whole process was handled from start to finish. Would highly recommend Erica.”
    A client review matching your search · about Erica Tollitt
    • Professional
    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Approachable service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawChildren Law
    16

    ADK Law Solicitors

    4.9 1,307 Reviews

    131 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (66)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (35)Commercial Leases (9)

    17

    Whn Solicitors Limited

    4.8 752 Reviews

    6 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)

    18

    VC LAW

    4.9 368 Reviews

    30 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (15)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (9)Commercial Leases (4)

    19

    Houldsworth Hall Limited

    5.0 249 Reviews

    32 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (16)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (8)

    20

    Gd Legal Solicitors Ltd

    4.5 1,940 Reviews

    15 Advising on Development Matters reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (8)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)

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