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Barlow Robbins Property

DYNAMIC LEGAL SUPPORT FOR SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS & CHARITIES

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DYNAMIC LEGAL SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PROFESSIONALSBARLOW ROBBINS REAL ESTATE

OVERLAPPING BUSINESS AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS

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CONTENTSABOUT US 4

OUR APPROACH 7

WHY DO OUR CLIENTS CHOOSE US? 11

OUR ABILITIES 8

WHAT WE DELIVER 12

KEY PEOPLE 16

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ABOUT US

The Real Estate Team consists of a strong group of specialist property lawyers advising on all aspects of commercial and residential property with a long standing reputation within the industry. Our lawyers are commended for their excellent service and considerable experience and are supported by key specialists in private trust and tax planning, corporate, property litigation and construction.

Barlow Robbins is dedicated to providing all of our clients with a first class quality

service. We see all clients as individuals and adapt our service to suit their needs and requirements at any given time.

We provide a bespoke, commercial service which meets both our clients’ business and personal needs and aim to exceed expectations by going that extra mile.

Our Service Promise

Clare Andrews Partner & Head of Residential Property 01483 748638 [email protected]

Helen Archibald Partner & Head of Commercial Property 01483 748541 [email protected]

“Excellent” their solicitors continue to build a strong property practice and advises on investment transactions and secured lending work, among other matters. They are also experienced in development matters.

– Chambers 2017

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Our clients appreciate that we are straightforward, easy and friendly to deal with. We pride ourselves on growing relationships with our clients over a long period of time and we aim to anticipate our clients’ needs both during and after the transaction.

We are used to working to tight deadlines to achieve our clients’ objectives. We are proactive in getting the deal done and will often meet with clients away from the office to sign and discuss the paperwork. We are also happy to visit the property concerned if we feel this will give us a better understanding of what is involved. Our primary goal is to get the transaction through as quickly as possible but without diluting the quality of the advice we give and ensuring that we protect our clients’ best interests at all times.

We have long recognised that solicitors need to work with all parties in the transaction rather than against them. We have established good relationships with both local and regional commercial and residential agents over the years and many are happy to refer business to us on merit, knowing that we will get the job done. We have similar relationships with surveyors, accountants, bankers and financial advisors.

OUR APPROACH

Our primary goal is to get the transaction

through as quickly as possible but without

diluting the quality of the advice we give...

“One of the consistent themes is how good Barlow Robbins are at what they do, how they do it and how they communicate. All important things for our Relationship Managers.”

– Peter Quilter Corporate & Commercial Regional Director, Natwest

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Our lawyers are responsive and pragmatic delivering practical and relevant advice in a clear and concise way.

We use our expertise to act as the buffer during the negotiation process, smoothing relationships between all parties and driving transactions to ensure your desired result is on time and on budget. We see each transaction as unique rather than part of a process. We are creative, not afraid to ‘think outside of the box’ and deliver practical solutions. We are up to date on all of the latest developments in property law and we demonstrate a breadth of expertise with each lawyer having their own areas of speciality. This ensures that our clients are exposed to the best possible advice and resources at all times.

“The team has excellent response times and shows dedication to the task at hand”

– Legal 500

OUR ABILITIES

BARLOW ROBBINS REAL ESTATE

“They are very capable, efficient and easy to deal with.”

“They’re proactive and they’ll offer solutions rather than just doing the work. They are also very approachable and easy to get hold of.”

– Legal 500

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WHY DO OUR CLIENTS CHOOSE US?

When we say we offer a smart, professional and bespoke service, here is what we mean:

We are a strong team We each think and act as a representative of the firm…

…to provide a seamless service from the right people.

We listen We put the time and effort in to understand a particular situation…

...to build trust and leave you feeling reassured.

We are flexible We don’t impose a single way of working, we will work with you, using only the right people…

…to get the right team in place, shaped to avoid unnecessary cost.

We focus on outcomes We take a practical and commercial approach… …to get you where you need to get to with the minimum of fuss.

We connect We will work with you and your other advisors... …to create one overall team working efficiently on your behalf.

We communicate We will communicate proactively and appropriately and avoiding jargon…

…keeping everyone regularly informed.

...and we care We recognise that you have a choice of law firms to use. We will work hard to show that you made the right choice.

…to build a long term relationship based on trust.

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Core Services (including but not limited to):

■ Freehold & leasehold sales & acquisitions of both commercial & residential property

■ Commercial landlord & tenant ■ Secured Lending & Property Finance

■ Residential Development – options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements

■ Planning issues including Section 106 agreements

■ Advice on easements & rights of way

■ Leasehold property portfolio management

■ LPA receivership work ■ Construction issues including collateral warranties

■ Transfers of Equity & Co-ownership

■ Remortgages ■ Legal Charges

■ Unregistered Land ■ Equestrian Land ■ Advice on Restrictive Covenants

■ Plot Sales ■ Agricultural Land ■ Assents

■ Auctions ■ Lease Extensions ■ Licences

■ Declarations of Trust ■ Collective Enfranchisement ■ Adverse Possession Claims

■ Property disputes including dilapidations

■ Equity Release Schemes ■ Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements

WHAT WE DELIVER

OVERLAPPING BUSINESS AND PERSONAL AFFAIRS

However our clients’ personal and business affairs may be intertwined we can make sense of the wider picture if that is what the

circumstances require. Supported by the wider firm we can anticipate our clients’ needs and make the links that matter, when they matter.

▪ Succession planning &

Inheritance Tax advice

▪ Wills & Probate

▪ Powers of Attorney &

Elderly Incapacity advice

▪ Inheritance disputes

PRIVATE WEALTH & TAX

▪ Divorce and relationship breakdown

▪ Co-habitation & pre-nuptial

agreements

▪ Issues concerning children

▪ Special Educational Needs

▪ Ex-pat divorce

FAMILY LAW

▪ Mergers & Acquisitions

▪ Commercial agreements

▪ Shareholder & boardroom disputes

▪ Employment issues

COMMERCIAL ADVICE

▪ Redundancy & reorganisation

▪ Immigration

▪ Business sales and transfers

▪ Contracts of employment

▪ Employment Tribunal

and Civil Court Litigation

EMPLOYMENT ADVICE

▪ Mergers & aquisitions

▪ Structure & shareholder relationships

▪ Loan&financedocumentation

▪ Commercial contracts

▪ Schools & Charities Law

CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL

Assisted AFC Bournemouth on all property matters relating to improvements to its stadium following the team’s promotion to the Premier League in 2015.

– Chambers 2017

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“I have been meaning to write to thank you for all

your help and patience during the sale. It takes all the stress away having somebody so reliable and helpful on our side! I think I have run out of

properties to sell for the moment but will certainly

come back to you should the need arise.“

- Mrs. J. Adams, Peaslake – Alex Stewart

Thankyouforallyoureffortsinrelationtothesaleand

purchase of our properties.

▪ Theprofessionalandpersonablewayyoudealtwiththe

whole matter

▪ Thefactyoureturnedmessagespromptly,sometimes

outside normal working hours

▪ Youbeingavailabletospeakonthephoneandtaking

the time to meet face to face ahead of exchange of contracts

▪ Theclear,understandablelanguageyouusedto

communicate throughout

Whilst we have no intention of moving for some time! I will be

recommending you to family and friends and Barlow Robbins will

beourfirstpointofcontactforanylegalsupportinthefuture.

– Christine Mason

Barlow Robbins, were brilliant. Being a single person buying

on my own again, being able to talk to them at any time

over the selling and purchasing was great. They were

extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable.

I would not hesitate to use their services or recommend

the company.

– Fran Davison

A massive thank you for all your time, care and guidance

throughout our sale and purchase of Silvercombe and

WeatfieldHouse.Wehonestlysaythatyouprovideduswith

the best ‘legal experience we have ever had!

– Handelsbanken

Manythanksforallyourhelpwiththisone—firstclass

as always!

– Paul Richardson

A completed and lengthy process, but I was guided

through and kept up to date all the way to a successful

completion of the sale and extended lease. I was delighted

and would highly recommend Barlow Robbins.

– Chris Esposito

Throughout the whole process, Barlow Robbins were very professional. They kept in touch regularly giving us updates. They pulled out all the stops to get the purchase through before the increased stamp duty rates were introduced, in turn saving measmallfortune.Wewouldhighlyrecommendthefirm.Thank you.

– Steve Fulton

Outstandingservicefromstarttofinish-knowledgeable,

professional,efficient,friendlyandhelpful.

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Kim Teichmann Consultant Commercial Property 01483 543210 [email protected]

Katherine Matheson Senior Associate Commercial Property 01483 748519 [email protected]

KEY PEOPLE

Lewis Young Solicitor Commercial Property 01483 748523 [email protected]

Bekki Pritchard Associate Commercial Property 01483 464232 [email protected]

Rebekah Chenery Senior Associate Residential Property 01483 748520 [email protected]

Jo Farr Partner Commercial Property 01483 464279 [email protected]

Clare Andrews Partner & Head of Residential Property 01483 748638 [email protected]

Sara Abou-Jaoude Partner Residential Property 01483 543245 [email protected]

Suzanne Porteous Senior Associate Residential Property 01483 523634 [email protected]

Victoria McDonagh Senior Associate Commercial Property 01483 748563 [email protected]

Daisy Waldren Partner Commercial Property 01483 464208 [email protected]

Graham Wilson Partner Commercial Property 01483 748533 [email protected]

Helen Wilde Associate Residential Property 01483 543213 [email protected]

Simon Fulford Senior Associate Dispute Resolution 01483 464227 [email protected]

Daniel Baker Associate Dispute Resolution 01483 464270 [email protected]

Charlotte Brackley Senior Associate Residential Property 01483 464254 [email protected]

Emma Moore Paralegal Residential Property 01483 464238 [email protected]

Gordon Reid Partner Commercial Property & Charities 01483 464224 [email protected]

Sally Rolton Senior Associate Residential Property 01483 464233 [email protected]

Helen Archibald Partner & Head of Commercial Property 01483 748541 [email protected]

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NOTES

“We have been truly impressed with your work forus.Youandyourcolleagueshavealwaysbeenavailable and have responded most helpfully to themanyclientdifficultiesthatoccurred-majorand minor. It has been a great help in a stressful business over some four months to have known that Barlow Robbins were behind us”

– Anonymous

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www.barlowrobbins.com

G U I L D F O R DThe Oriel Sydenham Road Guildford, Surrey GU1 3SR

T: +44 (0)1483 543210E: [email protected]

W O K I N GConcord House 165 Church Street East Woking, Surrey GU21 6HJ

T: +44 (0)1483 748500E: [email protected]

L O N D O N5th Floor 20 North Audley Street London, W1K 6WE

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