Developer disputes covers conflicts arising in commercial property development, including agreements for land purchase or option agreements, planning and development obligations, construction contracts, and breaches of covenants or restrictive conditions. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates development agreements, options, land transfers, and collateral warranties; reviews planning permissions, section 106 obligations, and other planning agreements; and handles disputes over title, boundaries, rights of access, and breach of contract with developers, contractors, funders, and landowners. In practice, matters are shaped by planning approvals, funding milestones, and the timing of registrations and registrations of title in the Land Registry.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They deal with provisions, structures and procedures in development schemes, including option and land acquisition agreements, planning obligations, construction contracts, payment mechanisms, and security interests. The solicitor coordinates with planners, lenders, and contractors, manages registrations with HM Land Registry, and engages in escalation to litigation or arbitration when breaches occur.
