Property Development Solicitors

Specialist planning, development and land, and construction law solicitors all under one roof, working in partnership with developers to facilitate development projects and maximise project value.

Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised as being a leading provider of advice and representation across several key areas of the law relevant to property developers, including land and development matters as well as planning law.

With planning law solicitors, land and development solicitors, through to specialist construction solicitors and new-build solicitors, Holmes & Hills has the experience, expertise and capacity to service all types of development, whether it’s a commercial scheme, residential scheme or something more niche.

Planning

Holmes & Hills’ Planning Team offers developers a rare advantage: genuine insight into how local planning authorities think and operate. Having advised and represented numerous authorities across East Anglia, we bring an informed, strategic perspective that helps developers navigate planning processes more efficiently and with greater confidence. Clients frequently highlight the value this authority‑side experience brings to their projects.

Land and development services:

Holmes & Hills’ Development and Land Team gives clients a clear commercial advantage by combining deep expertise in complex land transactions with a practical understanding of how developers, landowners, promoters and agents operate. As specialist development solicitors independently recognised by the Legal 500, the team works in close partnership with clients to progress negotiations efficiently, protect long‑term interests and maximise the value of development opportunities. Their experience in drafting and negotiating complex development agreements, resolving title and covenant issues, and navigating acquisition and disposal of development land ensures clients receive strategic, informed advice that supports successful outcomes.

Construction law:

Holmes & Hills’ Construction Team offers developers a significant advantage through its blend of strategic, preventative advice and deep industry knowledge. Recognised by the Legal 500, the team provides pragmatic guidance on both contentious and non‑contentious construction matters, helping clients avoid disputes through robust contract drafting, training, and early legal involvement, while also delivering prompt, cost‑effective representation when issues arise. With extensive experience supporting contractors, subcontractors and construction professionals across the UK, the team brings a practical, commercially focused perspective that supports the successful delivery of development projects.

Corporate and commercial services:

  • Land acquisition and development project financing and re-financing
  • Joint-venture structuring and agreements
  • Development company structuring
  • Terms and conditions
  • Shareholders agreements

Keeping sector professionals up to date:

Holmes & Hills solicitors delivers the East of England’s largest series of events covering planning legislation, case law and practice updates, delivered to over 400 property developers, land agents, architects, surveyors and local authority planning personnel annually.

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