Turning your commercial property goals into reality

In the dynamic world of property development, having a knowledgeable legal partner is key to turning ambitious visions into tangible successes. Our property team brings a wealth of experience to the table, specialising in everything from urban regeneration mixed-use schemes to unique, individual projects. Whether you’re looking to promote strategic land or manage assets for property investment companies, our expertise is tailored to support your goals.
Supporting you

In sectors ranging from office and industrial to retail, leisure, and residential developments, our experience is vast and varied, understanding the diverse needs of both national and local developers. We excel in navigating complex projects, including forward funding and development joint ventures, often in partnership with local authorities.

We will support you as and when needed, at every stage of your project, from initial brainstorming to site selection, planning, funding, and construction.

We will work alongside your consultant team, ensuring that the solutions we provide are not only commercially viable but also customised to your specific needs. By understanding your business and aligning closely with your professional team, we aim to offer comprehensive, focused advice.

The team also includes construction experts, who contribute invaluable insight into the construction and engineering aspects of your projects.

We can help you with:

  • Development and Regeneration.
  • Construction.
  • Promotion of Strategic Land.
  • Sales and Acquisitions.
  • Property Investment and Asset Management.
  • Property Finance.
  • Residential Development, including Build-to-Rent.
  • Dispute Resolution.

Resolving property disputes

Disputes are an unfortunate reality of the commercial property sector. We’re here to help you navigate the delicate process of resolving a property dispute as favourably as feasible. We’re also proactive in preventing disputes from arising, and can support you in taking preventative measures to safeguard your business.

Case Studies

Able Group EHGV Charging Stations

“It is important to have a strong and trusted team of professional advisors. That is why I use Square One Law.”

Peter StephensonExecutive Chairman, Able Group

Leeds Lisbon Street Development

Tower Bridge Carbon Friendly Development

“We are thrilled to have completed this transaction, and are now on site with our contractor. It was especially complicated to negotiate during the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment over the last nine months, and it has taken skill and determination from the Square One Law team to get this done.”

Basil DemeroutisManaging Director, Fore Partnership

MOTIONrehab

92 Degrees Coffee

Neptune Park Hydrogen Plant

“We have a long-standing relationship with Square One Law, they know our business inside out and they have become an extension of our team. They are a great team of commercial lawyers and have extensive knowledge within the offshore sector. For a business like ours it’s vital to have a team that we can rely on whenever we need them. They are extremely responsive and commercial in their approach and we really value their advice and guidance. Recently they helped us with an option agreement for a company planning to build a hydrogen plant at our Neptune Road Facility which will produce 8 tonnes of green hydrogen daily.”

Shaun WardFinancial Director & Company Secretary, Shepherd Offshore

JDR Cables

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We can help you with

In commercial property development and regeneration, securing the right legal foundations is essential for a successful project. Our team of fearless business champions support you through every stage, from development agreements, promotion agreements and option agreements to managing complex deeds and commercial contracts. We’ve got your back.

We assist with conditional contracts, deeds of easement and grant, as well as Section 106 (S106) agreements and unilateral undertakings. Our approach allows you to focus on the development itself, knowing that issues like overage, future payment structures, and construction contracts are in safe hands.

Having the right construction agreements in place is essential to manage risks, protect your investment, and ensure compliance with industry standards. We offer comprehensive support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts that cover all aspects of your project, and we can also support with planning & approval, insurance & liability, dispute resolution and navigating construction legislation.

Visit our Construction page to learn more.

Maximising the potential of strategic land requires careful planning, negotiation, and a clear legal strategy to unlock long-term value. We support landowners and developers in promoting strategic land for commercial development, guiding you through option agreements and conditional contracts. We work to ensure that your land’s commercial potential is fully realised, from initial purchase of the land through to sale or development.

We provide advice in overage agreements and future payment structures to help you capitalise on increases in land value, while supporting on any necessary Section 106 (S106) agreements and unilateral undertakings.

When it comes to the sale or acquisition of commercial property, we provide support throughout the entire transaction process, from initial due diligence and negotiation of the heads of terms to drafting contracts and taking projects through to completion. We ensure that all elements, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) implications and any conditional or option agreements are carefully considered to protect your interests.

If you’re involved in a straightforward transaction or a more complex sale and leaseback arrangement, we’re here for you and act as an extension of your team. We are also handle deeds of grant, overage agreements, and future payment structures related to sales and acquisitions of commercial property. Our work doesn’t finish upon project completion, as we’re here to safeguard your business and its interests, acting as a long term partner in achieving your commercial property goals.

Our lawyers support commercial property investors and asset managers with services designed to protect and enhance the value of your portfolio. From acquisitions and disposals to lease negotiations and licences for works, assignments, or alterations, we work with you to facilitate your investment goals.

We can draft and review commercial leases for you, handle overage agreements, and manage deeds of grant or easement. We’re also here to help you with sale and leaseback arrangements and complex multi-property portfolios, providing opinions-based jargon-free solutions while treating your investments and assets like they were our own.

From traditional lending to more innovative financing solutions, we work with you to structure arrangements that meet your needs. We assist with due diligence, negotiation and documentation, addressing key issues such as conditional contracts and overage provisions. Our experience in working with lenders, developers, and investors ensures that all aspects of your property finance are thoroughly supported.

Maximising the potential of residential development projects, particularly in the growing build-to-rent sector, requires a clear legal framework and meticulous planning. We support developers working on mixed-use schemes or residential developments, including those which have a commercial element, ensuring every aspect is compliant and aligned with your project goals.

Acting as an extension of your team, we advise on Section 106 (S106) agreements, as well as handle deeds of easement, conditional contracts, overage provisions and future payment structures. Whether you’re undertaking a large-scale residential scheme with commercial components or exploring opportunities in the build-to-rent market, we can help your business succeed.

Disputes are an unfortunate reality of the commercial property sector. We’re here to help you navigate the delicate process of resolving a property dispute as favourably as feasible. We’re also proactive in preventing disputes from arising, and can support you in taking preventative measures to safeguard your business.

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The Square One Law team are excellent. They always provide us not only with rapid, detailed and most of all, cost effective guidance but also advice that is very commercial.

Trevor SilverChairman, Landid

We’ve worked with Square One Law across our business from the start. They understand our proposition and can deliver in terms of us achieving quick turnaround times for our customer base, which will promote new benchmarks for the industry.

Stephen PrattHead of Originations, Atom Bank

It is important to have a strong and trusted team of professional advisors. That is why I use Square One Law.

Peter StephensonExecutive Chairman, Able UK

The reason that our partnership has worked is that when you’re building a business you need to work with organisations that will take the time to understand your business, that have all the resource base that you need and that you trust. I think that when you build up a start-up you need to pull on a lot of resources and having an organisation that you can just lift up the phone – you can talk to somebody – and they’ll give you some interim advice on the spot, then that’s great; then you can go through more detail in the process.

Matthew LumsdenCEO, Connected Energy

The Square One Law team played a pivotal role in the launch and growth of North East Times. Their input extended beyond legal matters, offering crucial business advice that spurred our early initiatives. Recently, their support proved invaluable once more. Their guidance was key in securing a new investment, enabling our expansion into digital publishing and bespoke high-level events. Their pragmatic and efficient approach was refreshing and has made a big contribution to the growth of our business.

Pete Mallon and John DunnsNorth East Times

I would not have taken the business anywhere other than with Square One from my previous experiences but you all - without compromise - delivered over and above my expectations. My whole Team commented on a regular basis as to the professional and supportive interaction throughout the project. I cannot thank you all enough and would without question recommend Square One to anyone as my first choice for any legal advice. Great to work alongside and do business with good, kind, committed and professional people with great values.

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