Commercial property solicitors

Our commercial property team delivers focused strategic advice to a wide range of clients. We are at the forefront of commercial property development, working with a broad range of developers, investors and portfolio occupiers.

The team inspires clients’ loyalty by delivering a personal cost-effective service that is partner led. Our clients value us for the blend of technical expertise, pragmatic advice and quality of service that we deliver.

Our experience includes site acquisitions and disposals, contract and lease negotiation, strategic property portfolio advice and industry expertise.

Our commercial property clients include:

Developers – residential, commercial, retail and leisure, industrial and public sector
Investors and financial institutions
Portfolio occupiers – social housing, retail, sport, leisure, public sector and student accommodation

Our experience includes the following:

Site acquisitions and disposals
Contract and lease negotiation
Strategic property portfolio advice
Industry expertise

Key contact

Peter heads up the fastest expanding real estate team in Wales. He was responsible for negotiating the lease for one of the biggest pre-let office deals in Wales, the firm’s new landmark headquarters at Two Central Square.

The team at Hugh James, led by Dan Morgan, have been superb, playing a key role in diligently supporting us through this significant transaction. Our long-standing relationship with Hugh James will certainly continue into the future as we continue to evolve and grow the Brains brand

Jon Bridge, Chief Executive, SA Brain & Co

Caroline has really helped Curo shape our new house building business over the past few years. Her knowledge of the property industry really is first class. Her proven track record speaks for itself and she is respected and admired throughout the industry in Wales and England. Caroline is a straight talker who immediately understands a client’s requirements and is able to work to extremely tight timescales and always delivers

Lisa Howells | Curo

We have appointed Hugh James on a range of site acquisitions. They have provided a professional service with one point of contact, they are responsive, deliver on timescale commitments, good communicators and most importantly, they’ve helped us get deals over the line.

Paul Gardiner | E G Carter

When appointing a team of consultants to work on our new development projects Caroline is our first call

Rhianydd Jenkins | Coastal Housing

Richard is a pleasure to work with and we have a good working relationship. He understands our requirements and helps us meet our often challenging timescales.

Paul Wyatt | Melin Homes

Caroline’s ability and willingness to make a positive impact stands out on all the projects we have worked together on. We know that she has our interests at the forefront; she makes a positive contribution to the team and inspires and gains the confidence of others.

Scott Rooks | Candleston

..my “go to person” with regard to legal advice on land acquisition contracts in the public sector. His knowledge and experience of this sector has proved invaluable in securing options and contracts from both private and public organisations for the delivery of affordable housing in South Wales.

Keith Richardson, Development Consultant, Bron Afon Community Housing

We were thrilled to have Hugh James on board supporting and advising us on this demanding purchase. The Commercial property team delivered a first class, professional service and were critical in ensuring we acquired the site on the vendor’s strict terms and tight timescales.

Matt Worton, Director of Development, Rhondda Housing Association

She is excellent – she takes ownership of everything and her service has been second to none.

Chambers & Partners

Commercial property