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The team advises clients as diverse as landowners, developers, investors, pension schemes, house builders, owner occupiers, landlords and tenants. We are particularly noted for our involvement in the full spectrum of commercial development transactions including residential, retail, leisure, office and industrial development as well as acting on the grant, taking and assignment of leases.
The group covers all aspects of commercial property, with specialists advising on:
- Acquisition of land and buildings for development or re-development
- Diversification of agricultural land
- Owning and occupying commercial property
- Buying and selling investment properties
- Mortgaging commercial property
- Property aspects of a company sale or purchase and property aspects of an asset sale and purchase
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They helped me with the purchase of a business and property and at all times I was kept informed of every aspect of the deal. It went smoothly and I never felt overwhelmed with legal jargon. A very professional team.
Google Review, Chris Cook, March 2020
What the team is known for 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.
Strengths One client reports: “They are very good at keeping you informed within the market.”
Chambers & Partners 2021

The Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP team attracts a diverse range of clients from agricultural and estate owners to developers and industrial companies. David Andrew Ashton undertakes transactions for developers, investors and owner/occupiers and specialises in new homes development work, commercial leases and acquisitions and disposals and managing partner Richard Cripps also specialises in development work. Stewart Gregory, who joined from Browne Jacobson LLP in April 2018, brings healthcare sector expertise.
Legal 500, 2021