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We understand the challenges that arise from ownership of multiple properties, whether as investors or occupiers. Our property asset management solicitors work with clients to ensure their property is fully optimised as an asset to their business, whether through increasing profit, unlocking capital or reducing exposure to risk.

Our team of specialist property asset management solicitors offer a complete range of services to support the full life cycle of property ownership, from acquisition, throughout long term investment and disposal. We work with both investment landlords as well as commercial tenants and understand that some assignments will be highly complex and need to be partner-led, involving business critical issues. Conversely, there will be many transactions of a more routine nature where speed, efficiency and cost certainly will be crucial to your business.

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Our commercial real estate solicitors are ranked in the top legal directories that include Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, and the firm is also recognised as a Leading Firm.

Our commercial real estate solicitors have offices in London and across the South East including Gatwick and CrawleyHassocksHorshamBrighton and Guildford.

Please note that visits to our office is by appointment only. If you wish to contact one of our property asset management team you can do via our online enquiry form.

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Jo Rovery, Lawyer, Partner, Real Estate, DMH Stallard

Recent work

Sectors

Sectors
  • Charities (4)
  • Education (2)
  • Energy, Renewables, Mining and Utilities (1)
  • Hospitality, Hotels and Leisure (2)
  • Professional Services (1)

Acquisition

Acquisition of Commercial Investment

Acting on the acquisition of a substantial commercial investment, comprising three commercial units at ground floor, with the upper residential parts sold off on a long lease.

Commercial Real Estate

Promotion Agreement for Delivery of 30 New Homes

Advising on the promotion agreement for the development of land in East Sussex for the delivery of around 30 new homes. The transaction required a problem-solving approach to address constraints caused by the need to construct a new drainage system on third party land, the existence of telecommunications masts and apparatus, and the existence of an adopted water main running through the site.

Development and Regeneration

Acquisitions and commercial leases

Large Property Portfolio

Advising the trustees of a charity in relation to the considerable property portfolio held, which includes over 60 units of commercial and residential property (valued at approximately £30m+).

Commercial Real Estate

Acquisition

Acquisition of a Grade A Office Space

Acting on the acquisition of a high value lease of Grade A office space in Brighton. The transaction was challenging as the lease terms and tenant works were heavily negotiated throughout and there were various title issues that required complex indemnity insurance products to resolve.

Commercial Real Estate

Merger

Hospice Merger

Supported on the merger of two hospices creating a combined group of three hospices and a charity shop network of over 30 retails units and distribution centres. The work included complex due diligence and exit arrangements from the substantial temporary premises in use prior to the merger.

Commercial Real Estate

Residential Redevelopment

Advising on the unconditional purchase of a redundant children’s care home for residential redevelopment. The team negotiated a bespoke transaction structure to address issues caused by a protected species being identified on the site at the very last minute.

Housebuilding

Lease advice

Ensuring a charity’s standard lease was both simple, given the nature of the lettings it would be used for, and fit for securing its purpose, including business rates mitigation.

Commercial Real Estate

International Legal Advice

We provided employment/immigration, commercial, real estate, dispute resolution and intellectual property services to support expansion/consolidation into the UK market.

Freehold premises acquisition

Advising on the acquisition of freehold premises intended for use as preschool and kindergarten facilities, incorporating overage provisions for the benefit of the seller.

Commercial Real Estate

College property development

Supporting a large South East college on a major development project.

Development and Regeneration

Insights

Insights

(Un)lawful information gathering: Baroness Lawrence v Associated Newspapers [2026]

unpacking the High Court’s dismissal of privacy claims arising from unlawful information gathering in Baroness Lawrence v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637.

18/09/2026

Events

Right to work checks – Are you ready for 1 October 2026?

In this latest webinar, our Immigration team willl provide an overview of what is changing, what it means for your business, and how your commercial contracts and service arrangements may be impacted by the extended liabilities pertaining to third party workers.

Media spotlight

Do AI recruitment tools focus more on the technical skills of candidates?test1

Rustom Tata shares his insights with HR Magazine on the importance of assessing emotional intelligence and communication when recruiting new staff

Rustom Tata

15/09/2026

Videos

Employment Rights Reforms: What has changed and what can we expect next?

In this session, our employment law experts will provide a practical update on the reforms already in force,  what changes are on the horizon, and discuss what employers and HR teams should be doing to plan ahead.

14/09/2026

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