Paul has led on the real estate elements of complex corporate acquisitions and disposals and also has experience with supporting broader teams on large projects. He further specialises in financing and refinancing transactions, helping clients secure funding for acquisitions, development, expansion and existing portfolio management.

He has experience working with clients from an extensive range of sectors including retail, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing, charity and faith organisations, local authority and residential.

He has also assisted clients with development projects, including land acquisition, overages and agreements for lease, as well as negotiating and documenting complex rights of way, easements, and title matters.

Paul advises both Landlord and Tenant corporate occupiers on all aspects of their property needs, including lease negotiation, licences and renewals.

Some recent work highlights include:

• As part of a team, working on a successful refinancing facility secured against a mixed property portfolio with a combined value of c.£50 million.
• Provided advice in respect of site acquisitions, joint venture agreements and JCT contracts to UK developers.
• Acted for and advised a client in connection with the ongoing management of mixed commercial and industrial business parks, including the overhaul of the lease portfolios at both sites and associated refinancing of these estates.
• Experienced in acting for both corporate landlords and tenants across varying premises types.
• In his work with local authorities, faith organisations and registered charities, Paul has encountered many historic and unusual properties and resolved title issues, including sites with unique community benefit, listed status and historical significance.
• Paul has acted for a range of healthcare clients including surgeries, dental practices and pharmacies providing a range of property services including both asset and share sales and purchases.

Paul completed his Legal Practice Course at the University of Law and received a distinction in his integrated Masters course focused on intellectual property.