Real Estate Lawyer

Looking for a real estate law firm? Look no further than DWF

We have a proven track record for providing decisive, sustainable solutions and for advising at a strategic level throughout the real estate life cycle, rather than simply fighting fires.

"They have the quality, sector knowledge and the ability to be a member of our team."

– Chambers and Partners UK 2016 - Real Estate Northwest

Whether working with investors, fund and property managers, owners, occupiers, developers, lenders and public sector organisations or banks, pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds, we provide locally relevant, cross-border expertise.

We work across the whole spectrum of Real Estate services, from commercial occupier matters in the retail, leisure, hospitality, manufacturing, telecoms, education, local government, corporate private and public sectors, through to supporting property development projects, finance, planning and investment. We provide leading advice on construction disputes and other real estate litigation.

We facilitate affordable and social housing development and land regeneration. And, through all this, we work hard to reduce risk and help you make smarter decisions.

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Legal Insight

Poland - COVID-19 Alert: The state of the epidemic – new limitations on commercial tenants

03 April 2020

In connection with the announcement on the state of the epidemic as from March 21 and the publication of a new regulation of the Minister of Health on this matter, the group of tenants covered by a temporary ban on conducting operations in commercial facilities with a commercial area of more than 2,000 square meters has been significantly expanded since March 21.

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Australia - COVID-19: Government principles for commercial and residential leasing

30 March 2020

The Prime Minister has recently announced several principles to assist the leasing sector through the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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Australia - COVID-19: Major FIRB changes - all foreign purchaser transactions now require FIRB approval

30 March 2020

The Treasurer has recently announced that the threshold amounts for any foreign purchaser transaction made on or after 10:30pm Sunday, 29 March 2020 will be $0.

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Force Majeure under Spanish Law and analogue figure

26 March 2020

Spanish legal remedies in case of force majeure or similar in Spain.

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Coronavirus Act 2020: what does it mean for real estate?

26 March 2020

Our team assess the passing of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and what it means for the real estate sector and businesses.

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Australia - What now for small retailers and venue operators that must close due to COVID-19?

24 March 2020

What rights (if any) does a tenant have to seek rent relief under their lease following a forced closure of their business?

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Applying lateral thinking to your current real estate planning considerations

23 March 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has required some lateral thinking and application of common sense to the approach to planning rules, such as temporary rights to changes of use for pubs and restaurants, relaxations in delivery times and changes to the Planning Inspectorate's approach to appeals. Advice has also been issued for local authorities in respect of decision-making where meetings cannot proceed in person.

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COVID-19 & Contractual Obligations: A Strategic Approach

23 March 2020

This note considers the effect of COVID-19 on contractual relationships with a focus on force majeure and the doctrine of frustration under English law.

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HM Government's Proposed Wage Subsidy

20 March 2020

This article outlines what we expect that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will include within the Wage Subsidy to be announced today. It looks at what other Governments have done and what the UK might implement.

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