What the team is known for: Notable development expertise, particularly in the residential sector, 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.
Strengths: Sources report: “It is very well set-up firm with wide expertise in all legal matters.”

Notable practitioners: Head of department David Ashton has extensive experience handling complex real estate transactions including acquisitions, leasing and development matters. Clients remark: “He is great to deal with and carries out work perfectly.”

“Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP’s team provides ‘a similar level of service to City firms but with more sensible fees’. The team is headed by David Ashton, who is highlighted for his combination of ‘property knowledge and commercial acumen’, and whose expertise spans development, investment and commercial lease work. Managing partner Richard Cripps has broad expertise in development and investment work and Oliver Bussell specialises in planning law as well as broad commercial property matters. Property portfolio management expert William Keating is another noted practitioner.”