Commercial Property

Site Acquisition and Disposal

Experienced in dealing with the intricacies involved in the sphere of site acquisition and disposal, Swinburne Maddison’s specialist team of property lawyers provides transparent guidance to clients and highlights all potential problems and issues arising from a particular transaction in order that such points can be discussed both from a legal and commercial perspective.

Whether dealing with office, industrial, retail, leisure or industrial premises, we are able to advise on all aspects of the transaction and tailor our service to fit with your commercial requirements.

Swinburne Maddison has dealt with some of the largest developments in the region and the team is able to handle and provide guidance on the most complicated land transactions.

By providing an informative and comprehensive service at the outset of any transaction during the acquisition process, we aim to supply you with as much information as possible in order that you may take your project forward in the comfort and knowledge that you are aware of all potential issues to be accommodated and dealt with during the remainder of the development.

With experience in both the public and private sector, we recognise the varying requirements and concerns of different organisations. As well as ensuring that the base level of protection is there, we go further and listen to your views and take into account the issues particular to your organisation.

In contrast, Swinburne Maddison is also able to advise private individuals on site disposals for development purposes. With expertise and experience in dealing with both sides of the transaction, the property team can provide detailed advice and address all issues in order to fully protect your position when disposing of land to a regional or national developer. By maintaining a competitive edge, the firm can provide a cost-effective service, whilst ensuring that your position is fully protected.

Development

Swinburne Maddison’s team of property lawyers has the experience and knowledge to deal with property developments of all sizes, complexity and nature.

The projects which the team have advised upon consist of some of the largest developments within the North East region. The complexities involved in managing a project through the development stage can often be fraught with unforeseen difficulties. By providing an efficient and responsive service, the team is able to assist with any emerging circumstances and guide you through the legal complexities arising, avoiding and preventing interference with your commercial operations and, ultimately, completion of the project.

Working closely with other departments within the firm, the commercial property team is able to provide a multi-disciplined service and proactively respond to your concerns and business requirements.

Regeneration

With experience within both the public and private sector, the commercial property team can advise on all aspects of property regeneration.

Property regeneration commonly evolves from public sector support, usually taking the form of a joint venture arrangement. Through close contact with other specialist departments within the firm, we can deliver an experienced approach, adopting the skills required to assist in the successful completion of the project as a whole.

By providing you with a main point of contact, who will have overall responsibility for the services provided, we are able to deliver a personal service, whilst also ensuring that the skills are in place to ensure a high level of skill in the delivery of our services.

Projects - Private Finance Initiative/Public Private Partnership

Working closely in tandem with the regeneration aspect of our commercial property service, the team is able to advise on PFI/PPP projects and all other forms of joint venture.

With experience in understanding the varying ways in which both public and private sector organisations operate, the commercial property team, in conjunction with other departments, is able to provide a tailored service recognising the needs of both parties and advising you of the most effective and efficient means of moving forward.

Recognising the importance in forging what is essentially a partnership, the team aims to provide a proactive service and eliminate all potential issues, which could potentially lead to future disputes, by ensuring that the appropriate safeguards are put in place and the complexities which may result in disagreement, dealt with in full at the outset.

Finance

With the ability to advise both Lenders and Borrowers in the sphere of real estate finance, we can offer a pragmatic and detailed service.

With focus upon the impact of the particular project as a whole, we can provide complete advice and guidance on all aspects of real estate finance, whether associated with acquisition finance, development or re-financing for the purposes of raising capital.
The commercial bespoke service we provide is flexible in the sense that we recognise your organisations needs and the manner in which you operate and look to deliver our services in a manner which will best suit your means of operation.

We recognise that speed is often a crucial factor in transactions and we aim to deliver an efficient and swift service ensuring that your commercial requirements are met without undermining the quality and scope of the service provided.

By considering the practical nature in which the organisations involved in the venture operate, we can assist in the smooth delivery of a practical and workable legal framework.