20 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Commercial Leases (16)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)
Compare the best Development Services solicitors and lawyers in Devon, ranked by verified client reviews: 104 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.
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Development Services in England covers the planning and related oversight involved in bringing commercial or mixed-use projects from concept to construction. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates planning agreements, completes due diligence on site planning history, advises on planning policies and compulsory purchase implications, and coordinates with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and developers to secure planning permission and associated approvals.
20 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Commercial Leases (16)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)
18 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (6)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
Leads the Development Services team
Jo Knight
Partner
Works with Paul Hazeldine
“Clare & Sophie, Many thanks for being there for us with your your kind help and understanding to our many questions etc.”
58 Development Services reviews
10 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (3)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
69 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Investment purchases and Buy to Let (31)Purchase of development land (17)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (10)
Leads the Development Services team
Piers Meadows
Managing Partner



Works with Francis Edward Peter Meadows and 4 more
“First class service from start to finish. Invaluable advice on a problem with a lease that was successfully resolved. I would definitely recommend this company.”
28 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (16)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (11)
22 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (9)Commercial Leases (4)
Leads the Development Services team
Michael Sewell
Director & Commercial Property Solicitor

Works with Sarah Gratton and 1 more
“The whole team at Pardoes were really good. It was a long winded process to complete the purchase of an indusrial unit in Somerton, which was not of Pardoes making, but they got us over the line to completion. We are more than happy with their various staff and I even use then for my own personal needs e.g. wills etc.”
22 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)Commercial Leases (4)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
Leads the Development Services team
Lucy Foster
Partner



Works with Alasdair Hall and 4 more
“40 minutes on the phone with Lucy Foster. Pure gold. Empathetic, knowledgeable, focused, helpful. Thank you Lucy, you did your profession and your firm proud. I hope we will work together in the future.”
17 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (6)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)
8 Development Services reviews
12 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (7)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
3 Development Services reviews
Leads the Development Services team
Jonathan Parker
Partner - Property Solicitor

Works with John Darby and 1 more
1 Development Services review
1 Development Services review
2 Development Services reviews
16 Development Services reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (7)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
Leads the Development Services team
Donna Marie Baker
Partner
Works with Thomas Hughes
“Natalie and her colleagues dealt with our sale and purchase very efficiently. Neither sale nor purchase were straightforward and Natalie was always available when needed, with calm and practical advice.”
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We have ranked 104 law firms for Development Services in Devon, listed in order on this page.