89 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (40)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (16)Commercial mortgages (10)
Compare the best Retail Development solicitors and lawyers in New Forest, ranked by verified client reviews: 62 law firms, updated 1 November 2026.
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Retail development work covers acquiring land or existing property for shops and shopping centers, securing planning permission, and negotiating infrastructure and planning agreements. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates option, land, development, and leases, coordinates construction contracts, and manages title, funding, and security arrangements for developers and retailers. They also handle landlord–tenant matters, rent reviews, and service charges to enable delivery of retail schemes.
89 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (40)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (16)Commercial mortgages (10)
136 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (64)Commercial Leases (24)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (23)
257 Retail Development 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)
Leads the Retail Development team
Sarah Jarrett
Partner - Head of Commercial, Agriculture & New Build Conveyancing
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.”
110 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Commercial Leases (27)Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (24)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (7)
59 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (28)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)Commercial Leases (9)
Leads the Retail Development team
Stuart Allen
Senior Partner



Works with Alexander Cheele and 4 more
“Did a commerical auction property for me. Had conveyancers in past who don’t answer calls or never reply but Alice always answered calls and phoned back promptly . I’ve never actually worked with a team this good!”
56 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (23)Commercial Leases (16)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)
Leads the Retail Development team
Giles Bevan-Thomas
Senior Partner



Works with Tom Bessant and 4 more
“We didn’t know too much about Sam when we engaged him for conveyancing but our buyer wanted a very quick sale. Sam kept us updated with progress reports and was “on it” every step of the way. So both our buyer and us were truly impressed with his service ( I have already recommended him to two friends) ”
23 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (14)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)
17 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (8)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (3)
Your solicitor
Marc Natal Del Llano
Partner
“I can’t speak highly enough of Lee Hooper and his assistant Tracy Their service was first class in all aspects of the convincing, both of the sale of our property and the purchase of a new property. My wife and I have used Aldridge & Brownlee for our legal affairs since the early 70s up until now ,and they have never let us down Many Thanks Gordon and Christine Lawson”
33 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (20)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (11)
Leads the Retail Development team
Derek Austin
Partner- Head of Commercial Property



Works with Paul Sams and 4 more
“All I wish to say is that Kirsty Peto was outstanding from selling my Apartment in Hamble to purchasing this one in Bishopstoke Park She was wonderful from the beginning to the end Every problem I had was dealt with speedily and in the correct manner 10/10 Kirsty”
23 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (8)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (4)
29 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (20)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (9)Commercial Leases (4)
15 Retail Development reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (5)
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We have ranked 62 law firms for Retail Development in New Forest, listed in order on this page.