Patrick Whetter
Partner | Oxford
"Patrick Whetter is a joy to work with. He is capable, knowledgeable and approachable. I am very confident in his ability to get the job done and his representation of me as a client. Patrick understands our needs and the challenges that we work with."
The Legal 500, 2024
Call: 0186 578 1145 Mobile: 0797 275 3360
About Patrick
A highly experienced property lawyer, Patrick specialises in many aspects of commercial property with particular expertise in commercial landlord and tenant, freehold acquisitions and disposals and all aspects of property portfolio management.
Patrick is head of the Real Estate department in Oxford as well as heading up the Real Estate Life Sciences team, advising investors as well as occupiers and is a very experienced operator in the life science sector.
Patrick is well versed in the challenges and opportunities facing the life sciences sector and it's particular property needs and requirements.
Patrick recently advised Swailes Suites on the development and letting of the Oxford Superlab and advises Perspectum and Aimmune Therapeutics on their UK property requirements.
Patrick is listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers (2025 edition), and as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2024 edition).
Contact Patrick
Call: 0186 578 1145
Mobile: 0797 275 3360
Notable work & expertise
Patrick has experience advising institutions and private investors on mixed portfolios.
Recent work
- Advising on a large retail/office/residential portfolio including management issues and also disposal and acquisition of business park and retail property.
Patrick has experience advising a number of lenders on security aspects relating care homes and also global manufacturers of healthcare devices.
Recent Work
- Advising a lender on the sale of 30 bed care home site and development and relocation to newbuild a 60 bed care home.
- Advising global manufacturer of healthcare devices on phased relocation from existing office and warehouse distribution facilities to 3 newbuild sites.
Recent Work
- Advising global manufacturer of healthcare products on phased relocation of HQ to 3 new builds.
- Advising a household name on a £23 million divestment with associated and rail link network.
- Acting for occupier on 400,000 sq. ft. letting of newbuild warehouse.
- Acting on acquisition of a Business Park in the Midlands.
- Acting on sale of an £18 million investment portfolio of 24 industrial units.
- Acting on the refinance of a property portfolio of 60 units, with a value of £15 million.
Testimonials
"Patrick has a full grasp of both Landlord and tenant challenges in contractural negotiations. Patrick was readily available during our Superlab n...
Client testimonial
Swailes Suites
"Patrick Whetter and his team were superb and great communicators. They showed high level knowledge and were responsive and efficient”
Client testimonial, General Counse
Perspectum
"Patrick Whetter has provided prompt, pragmatic, market-aware advice through our commercial leasing activities, including excellent advice for nego...
The Legal 500, 2025
"Patrick Whetter fully familiarises himself with the client, transaction and specific requirements of the case."
The Legal 500, 2025
"It is a pleasure to work with Patrick. He combines outstanding service with a considered and practical approach to getting the job done."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
"Patrick Whetter is excellent at keeping you up to date all the time."
Chambers & Partners, 2025
“I am very happy with the service that Patrick provided.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“He always gets stuff done and is a really good communicator.”
Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Patrick is speedy and reliable. He delivers pragmatic advice with a positive attitude.”
Chambers & Partners, 2023
"Patrick is very practical, personable and provides good levels of support."
Chambers & Partners, 2022
"Patrick Whetter – so approachable even when contacted out of the blue. Extremely helpful and ensures a timely response to whatever is required."
The Legal 500, 2022
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