Top 10 of 3,582 law firms for Advising on Development Matters, Commercial Property

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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.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

They handle the provisions, conditions, and potential disputes that arise from planning permissions, land use constraints, and developer contributions, and they co-ordinate with planning authorities and other stakeholders to keep schemes on track. The role relies on drafting robust planning and property covenants, reviewing planning contracts, and advising on risk allocation within development projects.

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Bronte Hunt

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I can’t recommend Bronte highly enough. She recently handled the conveyancing for my flat purchase at auction, which had a strict 14-day completion deadline. From the outset, Bronte was proactive, clear, and reassuring. What impressed me most was her communication. Either she got back to me personally or, if she was tied up, her assistant Alex stepped in seamlessly to keep things moving. This meant I was always fully updated and never left wondering what was happening. Despite the tight timescales and the usual auction-purchase pressures, Bronte kept everything on track, anticipated potential hurdles, and dealt with them promptly and professionally. Thanks to her diligence and organisation, we met the 14-day deadline without a hitch. If you’re looking for a conveyancing solicitor who is efficient, approachable and genuinely invested in getting the job done right, I’d absolutely recommend Bronte and her team.

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Charlotte Fairfax

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Working with Charlotte was easy and quick! She is super organised and mega friendly. Couldn’t be happier!

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Anila Veseli

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I instructed Anila and the team at Couchman Hanson to provide conveyancing on my property sale and purchase. Throughout the entire process I was kept updated at every stage. Furthermore, Anila and the team were always available to speak to, if I required. They were always 'on top' of every detail and any delay was swiftly addressed (crucially, no delays were down to the Couchman Hanson team). The critical quality in a conveyancing process is expectation management, and my expectations were managed at all times. This was through open, honest and accountable information sharing. I implore anyone requiring a property solicitor to instruct Anila. You'll receive the best service which gets results.

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Rob Fawcett

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Our experience with E J Moyle and in particular Rob has been mega. Nothing is an issue, everything is possible, and Rob has been great with everything we’ve thrown at him recently. We would highly recommend and look forward to continue to working with Rob and the team with future projects.

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