Rix & Kay advises the shareholders of DutySheet Ltd on sale to Access Group
Our specialist team of commercial property and planning solicitors work across the Kent and Sussex regions from offices in Brighton & Hove, Sevenoaks, Uckfield and Ashford.
We pride ourselves on our speed, pragmatism and thoroughness in advising our clients. We communicate clearly, in plain English, giving a range of options wherever possible so that clients can make an informed, commercial decision.
Commercial property and planning law core focus
- Advice for landlords
- Advice for tenants
- Advice for businesses, retailers and owner occupiers
- Commercial property finance for lenders and borrowers
- Advice for landowners selling land for development
- Advice for developers buying land and buildings
- Planning and environment
Specialist sectors
Sitting alongside our team of commercial property solicitors, we have specialist lawyers who provide commercial property advice to agriculture & rural businesses; GPs and the NHS estate; and the construction sector. We also excel at advising on commercial property disputes and restructuring and insolvency as well as offering full property support for businesses considering merger or acquisition.

Rix & Kay is a regional practice with notable development expertise and the ability to handle a variety of investment matters. Also equipped to advise on landlord and tenant issues. Works with a range of clients including banks, charities, developers and retailers. Noteworthy knowledge of real estate transactions in the agriculture, healthcare and hospitality sectors.
One client reports: “They are very good at keeping you informed within the market.”
David Ashton is ranked as a Notable Practitioner, “David is excellent to work with and very experienced and proactive. He provides clear, concise advice and takes a practical, commercial approach to advising clients.”
Chambers & Partners 2021

Rix & Kay’s client base stretches beyond the South East, with the firm advising on commercial property matters across the country. Examples of their work include advising commercial clients on leases, handling the financing and refinancing of properties, and assisting with property transactions. David Ashton has broad experience in the commercial property field. Richard Cripps specialises in advising developers on acquisitions, as well as working with landowners on the sale of land.