Occupiers
Getting it and using it
What is involved?
Whatever premises you are planning to occupy, our priority in working with you is to ensure that every matter is considered and that the process is as smooth as possible. We want you to enjoy trouble-free use of your new premises, unhindered by legal or practical issues. Our lawyers are well-versed in achieving this for a wide range of clients and have acted for household names in their HQ relocations and roll out programmes across the UK. We will work closely with you to understand your requirements.
From overcoming environmental obstacles to tying down project delivery to time, you can rely on us to create a legal framework to ensure the slickest experience possible.
We deal with all sizes of corporate relocations and taking space for Food & Beverage, hotels, retailers, care home operators and student housing operators in respect of premises in office and mixed use buildings, the high street, out of town retail parks and shopping centres. Our teams are highly versed in dealing with all types of premises and businesses, recognising that each have their own unique features.
Why choose Freeths?
- We have extensive knowledge of dealing with occupier’s requirements and operational issues over a variety of types of premises
- We are approachable, available and pragmatic
- We deal with any legal obstacles , leaving you to get on with the running of your business
- We offer solutions-based advice and pride ourselves on being value for money
You can rely on our established Real Estate team to be available 24/7, and to be there every step along the way acting as the “fifth” emergency service if problems arise.
Call our specialist Real Estate team now to find out how we can help you.
Key contacts
Paul Tomkins
Partner & Head of Real Estate Litigation
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Occupiers Lawyers
Mohammed Alam
Partner
0345 340 4215
Liz Banks
Partner
0345 030 5744
James Clamp
Partner
0345 050 3645
Darren Debock
Partner
0345 073 8581
Tim Foley
Partner
0345 340 4202
Benjamin Jones
Partner
0345 274 6920
Clive Pearce
Partner
0345 128 6990
Isobel Radford
Partner
0345 050 3610
Ian Rowson
Partner
0345 050 3627
Emna Sfar-Gandoura
Partner
0345 274 6917
Jon Smart
Partner
0345 050 3650
Patrick Whetter
Partner
0186 578 1145
Darren Williamson
Partner
0345 634 1742
Guy Winfield
Partner
0345 050 3631
Mark Alexander
Director
0345 634 2562
Laura Brown
Director
0186 578 1060
Ben Gant
Director
0345 077 9654
David Quinn
Director
0345 166 6277
Ciara Sweeney
Director
0345 404 4134
Richard Collett
Managing Associate
0345 050 3653
Katie England
Managing Associate
Coralie McKeivor
Managing Associate
0345 126 4384
Tristan Milner
Managing Associate
0345 030 5803
Rob Morris
Managing Associate
0345 077 9655
Vicky Pritchard
Managing Associate
0345 050 3609
Daniel Thomas
Managing Associate
0345 166 6283
Kaleigh Brown
Senior Associate
0345 030 5858
Ben Cox
Senior Associate
0345 030 5641
Chloe Frances
Senior Associate
0345 272 5708
Sarah Murray
Senior Associate
0345 030 5640
Sharon Rai
Senior Associate
0345 077 9610
Nicole Hendy
Associate
0345 404 4123
Raman Virk
Associate
0345 274 6889
- We have acted for one of the big six supermarkets in the UK in their roll out and acquisitions programme across the country, acquiring on average (via leasehold and freehold sites) 25-30 sites every year for stores. Also acting on their RDC units and distribution space and expansion of back office we have dealt with multiple issues on all fronts, all the time ensuring consistency in documentation and delivery together with value for money.
- We act for the Travis Perkins group of companies, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials which includes household names such as Travis Perkins, Wickes and Toolstation. We act on all aspects of their Real Estate work from acquisitions and developments of new premises and trade parks, disposals of surplus premises and all required day to day asset management work.
- Logistics firm CH Robinson is set to move into Derby base after signing a deal with developer Goodman to build a 70,000 square foot logistics centre at Derby Commercial Park. Freeths acted for CH Robinson.
- Eddie Stobart’s purpose-built 420,000 square foot rail-connected distribution centre at the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) and 300,000 new build facility at Carlisle Airport – and leasehold acquisition of their large Widnes Multimodal Port site with rail facility.
- Baycroft/One Housing Group – forward funded agreement for development and 30 year leases with Frontier Estates for 4 large new luxury care homes with over 250 bedrooms. Jon Smart closely advised Baycroft, new to the care home development and construction process, in their first deal with leading care home developers Frontier and Aviva fund.
- Advising a major international data centre operator on the leasing of several purpose built data centre site. Also, the subsequent sub-lease of parts of these sites to ‘blue chip’ multinationals as part of complex service level agreements.
- Acted for the New Art Exchange in relation to their new central hub in Nottingham, which has become one of the Midlands’ top arts centres.
- Acted for the UK branch of an international logistics company on the contract-led lease of a 150,000+ square foot warehouse.
Client service
‘Doing the right thing’ is at the heart of Freeths. Find out more about our excellent client service and the strong set of values that guide the way we work.
Talk to us
Freeths are a leading national law firm with 13 offices across the UK. If you have a query about our services or just want to find out more, why not give us a call?
Contact: 03301 001 014