Understanding your needs
You may be a Commercial Property investor looking to protect the value of your major asset, or require assistance in understanding the liabilities you may be taking on in a commercial lease. You may be a developer seeking to understand the potential legal difficulties of an exciting new development opportunity (and how to overcome them).
In each case expert advice and assistance is essential before committing to any property deal. We at Edwards Duthie Shamash pride ourselves on developing close working relationships with our clients and getting to understand their needs.
Major transactions recently carried out by the Commercial Property team include:
- Sale of a portfolio of industrial estates valued at over £150 million
- Purchase of a portfolio of 400 flats in central London (on an expedited basis) for £130 million
- Purchase of a mixed use development with planning permission with a Gross Development Value of over £50 million
- Acting on the sale of a flagship west-end office for £13 million
Client Reviews
“Dear Ruth, I wanted to thank you for your help over the past 3 months. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by.
At Investance we are all very grateful for your help and assistance, it was the right decision to choose Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors. Thank you to Ola McGee who introduced me to Marissa McKenzie, thank you to Marissa McKenzie who introduced me to Tony, thank you to Tony Wolton for introducing me to you and a big thank you from all of us here at Investance to you Ruth for an amazing job.
You never gave up despite the frustration that came your way. We now have all the documentation in place and can enjoy the office set up.
I will definitely use Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors again and you guys will be the first firm I go to for any legal advice.”
— Client of Tony Wolton
“Thank you Charles for the update and efficiency…I have built a new positive image of parts of the profession (having had some pretty rotten experiences in the past)…”
— Client of Charles Newman
“Tony, thanks for everything. As usual, a fantastic, thorough and professional service at all times. Sally, I and the kids are very grateful.”
— Client of Tony Wolton
“Both Gary and I found Daveena both very professional and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. She took us through the whole process, explaining as we went. Very very pleased we had Daveena to guide us through. Thank you”
— Client of Daveena Seepaul
“Dear Daveena,
I am finally in and just relaxing with a cup of tea – unpacking can wait till tomorrow now .
Thank you again so much for all your hard work, determination and constant support in getting the buy and sell through. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all you did – you were amazing.
Enjoy a relaxing evening, you have so earned it.”
— Client of Daveena Seepaul
“We both found Daveena to be very professional and easy to communicate with. She has a great warmth of personality, she was very calm, consistent and helpful during the approach to the coronavirus restrictions.”
— Client of Daveena Seepaul
“Thank you to Daveena and Afshan for a very professional service. We felt that our interests were well taken care of and appreciated the helpful and friendly approach.”
— Client of Daveena Seepaul
“Dear Mr Wolton,
I would like to take this opportunity to send you some feedback on my experience of using your firm to manage the sale and purchase of the above named properties.
My mother was desperate to move near to me following the loss of my father in late 2016. Fortunately, my neighbours decided to move to Spain so an opportunity arose whereby I my mother could move next door.
We were fortunate enough to instruct Sofia Khan from your firm who undertook the work on both the sale of my mother’s property and the purchase of my neighbours.
Often when customers are dissatisfied, they will take the time to write and communicate this. I have taken the time today to write to you to highlight the exceptional work undertaken by a Sofia Khan.
This was by no means an easy transaction and had extraordinary tight deadlines for us to complete on both the sale and purchase of the properties.
I have worked with solicitors for over 30 years and in all that time I have rarely had the pleasure to meet someone with Sofia’s dedication to her work and remarkable customer care.
Sofia’s professionalism when interacting with my mother’s purchasing solicitors was outstanding, she remained calm, rational and steadfast until she obtained the responses to enquires made. Without Sofia Khan’s perseverance and industrious persistence, this sale/purchase would never have taken place.
The estate agent we used to sell my mother house phoned me on a number of occasions to communicate to myself and my mother how impressed he was with Sofia’s tenacity, professionalism and customer care. The estate agent told me that he would be recommending Sofia to his clients to the point that she would have so much work ‘she wouldn’t be able to take any holiday’.
Again, I thought that it was important that I write to you and highlight our satisfaction with the service and care provided by Sofia Khan, she is a credit to you and your firm.
Yours sincerely”
— Client of Tony Wolton
“Many thanks as all now exchanged. Huge thank you to both you and Naheed for all your work. Edwards Duthie Shamash have been the stand out law firm of the 3 that we’ve seen on this transaction, by a very long way.”
— Client of Naheed Yousaf
“Tony has acted for me for over 8 years on a substantial number of property related matters, including leases of a variety of commercial properties, development sites and planning issues. Tony is truly excellent at what he does – he has an extraordinarily profound understanding of what is required in any given situation and his communication skills are second to none. A highly regarded solicitor in his field, and one whom I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending.”
— Client of Tony Wolton
“Charles, We would like to thank you sincerely for the work conducted on our behalf. We are also very grateful for your generous gesture with respect to the reduction you have applied. You are correct in stating that the sums are still not inconsiderable, however, over the many years of our relationship we have both seen our respective businesses prosper and grow. So it is not surprising that the work we have asked of you has got more varied and complex. Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors is always our first port of call and of course we remain totally loyal to yourself and your firm as we have unwavering confidence in the professional advice/work we ask of you. Once again our sincere gratitude for your wholehearted efforts in assisting us with this deal not only whilst it was alive but also after its collapse.”
— Client of Charles Newman
“Naheed Yousaf is an absolute expert in her field.
As a first time buyer she effortlessly guided me over every hurdle that came my way with ease, support and reassurance; exactly what you need during such pressing and significant times. I could forever sing praises of her skill and knowledge in this area!
I am ever so thankful for her services and will recommend her to anyone who is on the stressful journey of buying and/or selling because with Naheed it feels like a walk in the park.
Thank you very much and I hope you know how great you are!!”
— Property Client
“Many thanks for all your help, which has been greatly appreciated.”
— Client of David Wershof
“Thank you for all of your help particularly during a difficult period.”
— Client of David Wershof
“David is simply excellent at what he does and we always know his advice will be clear and reasonable.”
— Client of David Wershof
“Thank you so much for your help and kind gesture throughout my case I really appreciate your professionalism and the way you handled this case.”
— Property Client
“For the avoidance of doubt, I wanted to endorse everything SMKC has said. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Hatice, efficient and unflappable. She is an asset to your firm and has brought a great deal to this case. You should be proud of her.”
— Client of Hatice Tas
“Stephen and I wanted to write to you to tell you how impressed we have been with Hatice throughout this hearing.
She is truly excellent in everything she does, from her attendance notes to her interactions with the client. Anything we have asked her to do has been done quickly and without fuss.
We’re both amazed that she has only recently become a trainee.
She is a real asset to your firm.”
— Client of Hatice Tas
“Tony Wolton has been incredibly helpful and supportive with the sale of the property. Tony was delightful and professional. He has been a gentleman and a scholar. His tenaciousness was abound in dealing with the buyer's solicitors.”
— Client of Tony Wolton
“I’d like to add in general thank you very much David for helping and assisting my mother and father, throughout everything you have been very kind and thoughtful and I shall hope to always use your services in the near future for my or our families legal needs! And to add I’ll always recommend your services to my clientele when they need assistance in your sector I’ll be sure to pass them directly to you!”
— Anthony Agathangelou, Client of David Wershof
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