Partner - Commercial Property
Rachel is a highly experienced commercial property lawyer, with more than 20 years’ experience advising businesses, lenders, investors and individuals on a wide range of real estate matters.
She helps clients navigate property transactions with a clear understanding of both the legal detail and the wider commercial picture. Her work spans real estate finance, acquisitions and disposals, auction sales, landlord and tenant matters, and the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold property.
Rachel also advises on complex development projects, supporting clients from site acquisition through to the onward sale or letting of completed developments. This includes dealing with easements, planning and highways agreements, drainage adoption and other issues that can arise during the development process. She has particular expertise in property refinancing.
Before joining Harper James, Rachel was Head of Real Estate at Freeths. Since qualifying in 2004, she has advised companies, banks and other lenders, property businesses, investors and private clients on transactions across the leisure, retail, hospitality and development sectors.
Rachel was named South East London Panel Lawyer of the Year at the Lloyds Bank Business Awards in 2017.
Rachel works closely with clients on complex transactions, providing practical strategic advice and finding solutions to issues that could otherwise delay or disrupt a deal.
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TESTIMONIALS
Having Rachel’s help has been invaluable. I’ve previously negotiated the property terms myself, but due to the complexities that came with leasing this property, I didn’t know where to start. Rachel went through the agreement with a fine-tooth comb and picked up on crucial aspects that I wouldn’t have noticed. There’s so much to think about while moving premises while still fulfilling orders and Rachel was great at putting my mind at ease throughout the process.
Ruby Sheldon CEO, Slime Party UK
We’re recent customers of the Enable plan, but from our experience working with Rachel, I know that I can call on Harper James for any other legal work we may need as we’re constantly thinking of new ways we can grow the business
Ruby Sheldon CEO, Slime Party UK
Rachel Jones and Sam Paxton have been efficient, proactive and communicate well. Very nice to work with!
Andrew Worsley Chairman , Harbour Healthcare
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