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Commercial real estate

The London and UK property market has seen dynamic changes, activity and competition over the past 40 years. As a result, the challenges facing our clients and their lawyers have proliferated. Since our inception in 1981, we have looked after our clients’ diverse property needs.

Our commercial real estate team has the knowledge and experience to deal with all commercial real estate transactions. It is surprising how often a routine transaction throws up a tricky and unforeseen issue. It is essential that you have the right property lawyer on hand to deal with the labyrinth of regulations, laws and taxes, which seem to become ever more complex.

We advise upon secured lending acting for both lenders (private and institutional) and borrowers.

We recognise that a well-documented and drafted transaction will likely deliver on our clients’ expectations. But, equally, where there is a need for litigation expertise, our property litigation team are well able to find solutions.

We provide businesses and individuals with a personal and genuine alternative to the traditional City law firm.

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At a glance
  • Acting for leading London property developers in prestigious developments across London.
  • Acquisition of a £100m central London portfolio of investment properties.
  • Acquisition and financing of a £40m UK-wide investment portfolio of industrial, commercial and office properties.
  • Acquisition of central London headquarters of an international US law firm (AM Law 200) with an annual rent in excess of £1m.
  • Acquisition of a portfolio of commercial properties for a Chinese investment vehicle.
Estate agents and brokers

RIAA Barker Gillette appreciates the importance of positive relationships with all third parties on each transaction. Therefore, we work with agents and brokers to ensure a transaction runs smoothly and act as a sounding board to decode any jargon.

We know how vital it is to keep the lines of communication open and keep our client’s objectives in mind. Our proactive approach ensures that transactions reach completion with transparency and efficiency.

Practice areas
  • Acquisitions
  • Assignments
  • Disposals
  • Secured lending
  • Licences
  • Licensed premises
  • Portfolio management
  • Security
  • Terminations

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What they say...

  • Michael, May 2025
    “Very pleased with the services provided by Charlotte Barbaroussis. Particularly found her quick and effective to reply to any queries.”

  • Malcolm & Sheila Blackmore, May 2025
    “My wife and I engaged RIAA Barker Gillette to prepare our wills and LPOA’s. James McMullan and Charlotte Barbaroussis were the epitome of professionalism – responding quickly, talking us through the legalese, clearly answering any

  • Ian, April 2025
    “Martin and his team at Barker Gillette acted for us in our purchase and sale of property. The chain was lengthy and elements of the work became complex. Martin was tenacious and resolved to answer our queries as they arose. He handled all aspe

  • Henry, April 2025
    “We have purchased flats before with 2 different solicitors who were unable to help us this time. Martin came highly recommended and are we glad. He was very professional in every way: knowledgeable, approachable, he has a friendly manner, very

  • Megan Purcell-Jones, April 2025
    “Charlotte was extremely diligent and thorough. She talked us through the process of making our wills and listened to and understood our needs and the complexities involved. Extremely patient and very clear.”

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