Simon Abbott
Partner | Leicester
"Simon Abbott leads the Leicester team and focuses on investment portfolios and development matters. He advises numerous clients in both the public and private sectors including a number of well-known retailers."
Chambers & Partners
Call: 0345 272 5734 Mobile: 0780 217 4947
About Simon
A highly experienced real estate lawyer, Simon deals with a wide range of property matters but specialises in investment portfolio management and retail. He acts for clients in both the private and public sector and is considered to be both commercial and pragmatic in servicing their work.
Simon is recognised as a Leading Individual in Chambers (2020 edition) and he is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 (2022 edition).
Contact Simon
Call: 0345 272 5734
Mobile: 0780 217 4947
Notable work & expertise
Recent Work
- Advising on the letting of a large storage facility. The matter was time critical and complicated as a result of the former tenant being liable for significant dilapidations – there being a number of superior interests and the tenant wishing to carry out a substantial fit out
- Advising on the acquisition of an office building in London. The client was a “special purchaser” as it owned the adjoining building. Negotiations were protracted as there were a number of issues with the building and it took over a year to complete the deal
Simon has built up impressive expertise in retail work, acting for both landlords and tenants. He has advised on a variety of high value lettings of stand alone premises and units in schemes.
Cases
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Representing an international retailer for many years on the letting of units across the country. The client is building its presence in the country and acquires several units a year.
Testimonial
C&P
“He’s a good practitioner,” comments a market source, describing him as “on the ball” and “commercial.”
Chambers & Partners
2020
C&P
“Responds consistently and always directly, rather than through others, providing a personal service with good client knowledge.”
Chambers & Partners
2019
C&P
“Clients say Simon Abbott is ‘very efficient, good to work with, experienced and knowledgeable’.”
Chambers & Partners
2018
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