Commercial Property Solicitors

Larcomes Commercial Property team provides high quality commercial advice to investors, developers, owners, landlords and tenants.

We understand the pressures both landlords and tenants have been facing recently and are on hand to provide guidance across all aspects of commercial property matters and disputes.

Our experienced team covers every aspect of commercial property law including:

  • Commercial Lease Renewal Services
  • Commercial Landlord and Tenant
  • Landlord and Tenant Agreements
  • Sale and Purchase of Land for Development and subsequent sales of new build properties
  • Property Taxation
  • Acquisitions and Disposals
  • Law of Town and Village Green
  • Planning Issues

Our Commercial Property Team

We have recently expanded our growing team and are proud to welcome Emily Watts, Ben White, Catriona Ellis, Natasha Bryant and Scarlett Hicks to the Commercial Property department. Find out more about them below:

Emily Watts – Trainee Solicitor 

Emily graduated from the University of Exeter in 2011 before pursuing her GDL and LPC with The University of Law.  She graduated from the LPC with an LLM in 2019 and was awarded the Gateley PLC Prize for Excellence in Property Law.

Emily joined Larcomes as a Trainee Solicitor in July 2020 and works alongside the commercial team dealing with Corporate/Commercial, Commercial Property, Litigation, Employment and complex Residential matters such as Leasehold Enfranchisement and Collective Enfranchisement.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys going to the theatre, participating in her local community and spending time with her husband and son.  Emily also very much enjoys her role as an adult senior non-commissioned officer with the RAF Air Cadets.

I have really loved undertaking my training with such a dynamic team of commercial lawyers here at Larcomes.  It is a great department that covers a varied range of work and the team are really committed to achieving the best outcomes for their clients”

T: 02392 448 127

E: emily.watts@larcomes.co.uk

Ben White – Trainee Solicitor  

Ben graduated with honours in his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Law in 2020, and then went on to undertake his Legal Practice Course and Master of Laws in 2021, where he graduated with a distinction.

Ben joined Larcomes initially as a Paralegal in April 2021, working part time during his legal studies, before becoming a Trainee Solicitor in August 2021. Ben works within the commercial and litigation department specialising in corporate/commercial law, commercial property, employment law, property litigation and commercial litigation.

“I am absolutely delighted to be beginning my legal career in a firm and team that offers so many areas of commercial expertise. I am loving being part of this busy team that want to do the very best for their clients”

023 9244 8123

ben.white@larcomes.co.uk

Catriona Ellis – Paralegal  

Catriona read Spanish and Linguistics at Oxford University, completing a year abroad at the Universidad de Salamanca. Following her undergraduate degree Catriona completed her MA Law at the University of Law in Guildford and is now studying for her LPC. She joins the Commercial Property team as a part-time paralegal.

Outside of the law Catriona enjoys visiting galleries and going to the theatre, both things that she is taking advantage of while living in London.

I am delighted to be joining Larcomes alongside my legal studies as it gives me an invaluable opportunity to put what I am learning into practice.”

T: 02392 448 109

E: catriona.ellis@larcomes.co.uk

Natasha Bryant – Legal Assistant

Natasha has recently joined Larcomes as a part time Legal Assistant with 14 years previous experience in this role.  Natasha has joined the Commercial Team to assist with plot sales and commercial property.  She also assists with residential property transactions for existing commercial clients. 

In her spare time Natasha enjoys reading, walking and family days out with her two children.

“I am enjoying expanding my knowledge within the commercial department, working in new areas and alongside a committed team”

Scarlett Hicks – Legal Assistant

Scarlett joined Larcomes in March 2021 as a Legal Assistant after graduating from the University of Portsmouth with an Upper Second Class Honours in Law with Business.  She assists with a variety of areas including commercial property, commercial litigation and employment law. 

Scarlett originally joined the firm as maternity cover and has since secured a position in the commercial team and is starting her CILEx training in January 2022.

In her spare time, she enjoys socialising with friends, travelling and spending time with her family.

“I am really looking forward to progressing further with Larcomes and having the opportunity to learn from and assist a successful team”

Commercial Property Solicitors

As commercial property solicitors in Portsmouth and in Waterlooville, we offer our clients a friendly and personal service. Our local knowledge, and specialist commercial property expertise ensures that our clients receive the highest standard of care. Our team fully understands the importance of ensuring our clients receive proactive, efficient, and cost-effective legal services.

Small enough to care, we are also big enough to specialise, providing our clients with expert advice to meet their specific needs. We ensure that our commercial property services are bespoke, tailored to your circumstances, delivering a solution that has your best interests at heart.