Commercial Property Solicitors

Our specialist team is recognised by the Legal 500 as one of the best Commercial Property departments in the West-Midlands area.

The team is led by highly experienced Director, Kate Pearce and comprises of specialist solicitors Sophie Bramwell, Pooja Cheema, Harj Dhatt, and Cilex Lawyer Jordan Morrisey.

Recognised as one of the leading teams in Staffordshire and the West Midlands, the team of 5 lawyers has over 80 years of combined experience.  We act for a wide range of clients including individuals, investors, developers, landowners, corporate entities, charities and retailers.   We advise both public and private sector clients, on all aspects of Commercial Property.   

Regardless of the scale or complexity of your project, we place our clients front and centre of everything we do. Pickerings can provide clear, commercially astute legal advice in a friendly, timely and no-nonsense manner to help you meet your objectives. 

Our Expertise: 

• Freehold Sales and Purchases 
• Property Development and Associated Agreements  
• Residential Development
• Funding
• Pension Fund Transactions 
• Landlord and Tenant matters 
• Agricultural/Rural Land 
• Title Investigation and Rectification  
• Clawback, Overage and Pre-Emption Agreements  

Understanding the challenges that come with Commercial Property transactions, we acknowledge there are often many different areas of expertise required to meet your specific needs throughout the life cycle of a project.  That is why we have close working relationships within the firm (Litigation, Corporate, Private Client) and locally with professionals such as Commercial Property agents, surveyors, and tax and financial advisors to offer you a seamless service. This collaborative approach gives us the breadth of knowledge and experience to enable us to provide a comprehensive and commercially-focused service tailored to your needs. 

Cost: 

We understand that costs associated with a transaction are a key factor in choosing your solicitor.  

We aim to provide an accurate and realistic estimate of costs at the outset of the matter taking into account the information provided to us. Whilst costs can change throughout the course of a transaction, we will always keep you informed where this is the case.  

We are happy to have a no-obligation discussion about your matter to provide you with an initial cost estimate. 

When advising on larger projects we can draw upon the combined expertise of our Corporate & Commercial and Litigation Teams to ensure that you receive the specialist advice you need at every step of the way.

For further details contact the team on 01827 317070 or email comprop@pickerings-solicitors.com

Our team is recognised in The Legal 500 2024, a directory of leading law firms:

Recommended in The Legal 500 2024

Delivering a ‘high-quality service’, the Tamworth-based Pickerings Solicitors handles a comprehensive range of work for property developers, alongside landlord and tenant matters. The practice is led by Kate Pearce, who specialises in advising on landlord and tenant matters. Associate Pooja Cheema‘s advises on pension company transactions and real estate finance, with associate Sophie Bramwell also offering transactional experience.

Testimonials

‘Pooja Cheema has at all times been available to answer any queries I have had, and I have complete confidence in her.’

‘The Pickerings Commercial Property Team will always have someone with the appropriate skills and experience to deal with the matter quickly and efficiently. We would have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘Kate Pearce never disappoints. She is an exceptional lawyer who takes control of difficult transactions, simplifies everything, and just sorts things out. You’re in safe hands with these lawyers.’

Recommended in The Legal 500 2023

'Pickerings Solicitors' far-reaching real estate capabilities encompass retail leases, residential purchases, and various commercial development and funding matters. The team work with property developers on large residential ventures and infrastructure projects, as well as commercial landlord and tenant matters opposite major retailers. Kate Pearce’s landowner and developer practice is complemented by her deep knowledge of the agricultural property sector, a forte which sees her handle a significant volume of landlord and tenant work for a varied roster of clients. Associate Pooja Cheema is rated by clients for her broad capabilities, including overage provision negotiations and adverse possession claims. All named lawyers are based in Tamworth.'

Testimonials

'Thank you for all your help during the last few years. It has been a long road with many fears and heartaches. One thing is for sure...our journey would have been much more difficult without your ongoing help, advice and guidance along the way.

Having "an angel on our shoulders" gave us hope that all would turn out well... and it has... thank you so much.

‘A sound knowledge of the law relevant to your requirements. Attention to detail coupled with prompt and efficient service.’

‘Pickerings competes phenomenally well with the City firms, and we get an exceptional service for a much better price.’

‘We get a fantastic service from the commercial property team at Pickerings. No matter how busy they are, there will always be a member of the team there to help.’