Home / Expertise / Law for The Public Sector & Charities / Commercial & Investment Property Commercial & Investment Property Overview Contact What clients say Work Highlights Related Insights Geldards provide comprehensive advice to the public sector in relation to Commercial & Investment Property. Our specialist team advise Local Authorities on acquisitions, disposals and investment in commercial property with a significant value, which often has strategic importance to the client. We keep a careful eye on governance and the regulatory framework in which our clients operate, including procurement, subsidy control, best consideration and powers, to provide the best possible advice. Our lawyers work hand in hand with ‘in house’ teams and can offer a level of resource and specialism which becomes an extension of the team, and we have a proven track record of successful collaborations with public sector colleagues. We also support clients who are engaged in wider development projects and joint ventures, either with the private sector or with other public sector bodies, relating to the delivery of their strategic development and investment plans We can provide a full range of specialist legal services to support this work using the expertise of our litigation, construction, planning and VAT specialists Awards & Accreditations Related Expertise Funding Arrangements Joint Ventures & Collaborative Models Planning & Environmental Public Sector Regeneration & Development State Aid & Subsidies Share this page Like to talk about Commercial and Investment Property? Contact for England Tiffany Cloynes Partner IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE Contact for Wales Susanne Bradley Partner IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE Contact for England Paul Hilsdon Partner IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE Contact for Wales Ioan Owen Partner IN BRIEF FULL PROFILE All the team Send What clients say "The team are easy to deal with, very responsive with good attention to detail. Their level of engagement in projects and willingness to work alongside in-house lawyers is valuable." Public Sector, East Midlands, Legal 500 2021 1 2 3 4 5 Work highlights Leisure, Retail & Office Acquisitions Advising several district councils on the purchase of significant investment properties including a leisure and retail centre, standalone office block and multi occupied buildings which required lease regearing. Bus Depot Acquisition Acquiring an existing bus depot and relocating the service to a site already owned by the Council, including full due diligence on complex sites and granting lease of new site. Acquisition multi-tenanted business park Advising on a recent complex acquisition for a Local Authority, funded by an off-shore investment fund of three multi-tenanted business parks in South Wales. Related insights Legal Update: Negotiating contracts – what not to forget Legal Update: The Emergence of Corporate Social Responsibility Webinar: Leaving a legacy through asset protection Webinar: Midlands PowerHour: "No jab, No job" - Vaccination issues in… Legal Update: Choice of law causes turbulence See all Commercial & Investment Property Insights By clicking 'Accept All Cookies', you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Note that accepted cookies can be manually removed using your browser settings. See our cookie policy for more. Cookie settings Accept all cookies Privacy Policy Website Terms of Use Cookie Policy Extranet Client Login Website Accessibility Pricing Guides Follow Us 0844 736 0006 info@geldards.com Get insights in your inbox Subscribe now * Please note that the cost of calling our 0844 numbers will include a "service" charge of 6p per minute and an "access" charge from your phone company. Geldards will not receive any payment from the call charges.