Law firm advices council on partnership with property developers
A Bristol team from law firm Freeths has provided legal advice to Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) on a new joint venture partnership with Kier Property Developments Limited, a key aspect of its Transform Leatherhead regeneration vision.
Over the past two years, Freeths has been representing MVDC in the scheme designed to revitalise Leatherhead’s town centre, aiming to create a modern, friendly, vibrant, and lively market town catering to people of all ages for shopping, dining, relaxation, and entertainment.
The joint venture will facilitate the redevelopment and revitalisation of the Swan Centre in the centre of Leatherhead.
The initiative also encompasses a residential-led mixed-use development at Bull Hill, providing essential housing through new apartments, a community space, public open areas, a hotel, public parking, and office space.
The legal team at Freeths, led by real estate partner Clive Pearce and supported by real estate partner Alice Dockar, commercial partner Nathan Holden, finance managing associate Gary Richardson, and real estate senior associate Charles Smith, played a role in facilitating the partnership.
Pearce said: “It’s been really exciting working on this transaction with our long-standing client Mole Valley District Council, and this recent joint venture means significant progress in achieving the desired end result for the Council and its stakeholders. The deal has not only strengthened our client relationship, it also draws upon our extensive sector capabilities. We look forward to seeing the next stage of development.”
