Based across three Sussex offices, SO Legal is a modern law firm which acts for property professionals, developers and investors on a wide range of transactions. Embracing technology and implementing paperless processes enables an efficient and seamless journey for local and international clients.

Work covered on development and construction matters spans site purchase, feasibility reports and due diligence through to building contracts, completion and disposal. This includes expertise in Joint venture agreements; building contracts and negotiation; planning advice; JCT contracts and amendments from standard form as well as collateral warranties; drafting of leases and disposal documents.

Examples of matters where SO Legal has provided expert advice include:

Commercial solicitors with the business acumen to help companies of all sizes and sectors. Services include:

General Business and Corporate LawCommercial Property Law, Leases and Purchases Commercial Litigation and Dispute ResolutionConstruction and Development LawAuctions Sales and Purchases

Sale and JV agreement for a county league football club pitch for the creation of 80-100 new homes, including overage negotiations and provisions for the transfer to maintain commercial return after completion.

Purchase of land for a private developer and the subsequent development and sale of the affordable housing provided.

Development of several 5-20 home schemes - site purchase, removal of covenants, planning assistance and sale of the properties.

£3m GDV JV and development finance agreement for 8 house scheme in East Sussex.

Agreeing to grant of option and overage agreements for several land owners negotiating with developers.

Conversion of 6 Sussex sites from offices / D1 use to residential. Assisting with due diligence & feasibility and working with the planning team and architects. All matters ongoing. GDV from £1m - £10m.

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Hamed Ovaisi, Head of Commercial Legal Services Over 12 years' experience in commercial property law with expertise in commercial property, business purchases and sales, business purchase contracts, company advice, property matters, landlord and tenant issues, leasehold advice.

Jamie Salvidge, Head of Residential Property and Development

Hamish Smith, Head of Commercial Property

David Platt, Solicitor

Steven Holt, Solicitor

Worked at a magic circle firm for over 10 years before moving to Sussex to be Head of Commercial Property at a Sussex firm. Joined SO Legal in 2016 and works for large developers in all matters relevant to development and construction.

Over 15 years' experience in all aspects of property law including residential sales & purchase (freehold & leasehold), lease extensions, enfranchisement, right to buy, buy-to-let, remortgages, new build development, transfers of equity and general property advice.

Laura Stevens, CILEX

With a background in London and regional law firms, specialises in freehold & leasehold sales and purchases on new build and construction contracts, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and off-plan purchases.

Specialises in all aspects of non-contentious commercial property work & development, commercial property transactions and projects acting for landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers, lenders and borrowers alike. Extensive experience in property finance and investment transactions, acting for banks and lenders.

Specialises in general commercial and property litigation matters work including service charge issues, dilapidations, lease extensions, enfranchisement and right to manage, easements, boundary issues and party wall disputes.

The firm has an experienced and efficient team consisting of 20 fee earners across both commercial and private client.

Such a friendly team with outstanding advice and capability

Efficient, responsive service. Exactly as required.

Meet the Commercial Property and Development Team