Howard Kennedy demonstrate a clear understanding of the commercial market and always offer clear and concise legal advice within the operational timescales required.
Legal 500
2025
Development is part of our makeup at Howard Kennedy. We provide expert legal advice at every stage of the real estate life cycle from site acquisition and funding through to disposal and asset management.
Our specialist Development team advises developers facing diverse and complex issues including planning, changing legislation and Community Infrastructure Levy.
We regularly act on high value acquisitions and disposals for our clients, and deal with complex transactions of all sizes. By combining straightforward legal advice with pragmatic commercial solutions we can help you deliver your development goals, whether your project involves large-scale urban regeneration, mixed-use, commercial, or residential schemes.
Advising Galliard Homes on JV arrangements and ultimate disposal of Millharbour, a residential development with planning for 1,500 new homes.
Advising City & Docklands on the purchase, development and sales aspects of their Portal West Acton development, the highest new build block in Acton (42 storeys).
Acting for Residential Land across their portfolio of commercial, residential and mixed-use properties throughout Central London.
Advising on a joint venture purchase between Galliard Group and City Developments Limited. The new development will include 1,500 homes.
Advising First Base on the purchase and subsequent pre-let of the former Amex headquarters in Brighton. The development will deliver a new mixed-use neighbourhood with over 11,000 sq. foot of Grade A office space.
Our Team
Working closely with you, we'll find the best way to get you quickly and easily from where you are to where you want to be.
The real estate sector has transformed. Are you ready?
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