Developments Solicitors In The South West

Developments

Developing land—whether for housing, commercial use, or mixed-use schemes—has become increasingly complex. Planning requirements, environmental issues, financing arrangements, and agreements between multiple stakeholders all require careful legal management. For landowners, developers, and promoters, instructing specialist development solicitors is essential to ensure the project progresses smoothly and your commercial objectives remain protected.

At Everys, our specialist Development team has extensive experience advising on development projects of all sizes and stages. We act for landowners, promoters, and developers across England and Wales, from major multi-acre sites valued in the tens of millions to smaller, bespoke schemes.

Our Development Expertise

We provide clear, commercial, and proactive legal advice on all aspects of residential and commercial developments, including:

Early-stage Agreements

• Negotiating heads of terms and exclusivity agreements to secure the foundations of your deal.
• Drafting and negotiating promotion agreements, conditional contracts, and option agreements.

Landowner & Collaboration Arrangements

• Preparing and negotiating landowner agreements and collaboration agreements, particularly for large, phased developments involving multiple parties.

Commercial Development Documents

• Drafting agreements for leases, leases and licences for alterations for commercial development schemes.

Overage & Uplift Provisions

• Drafting and negotiating overage agreements, including variations, releases, and advice on disputes concerning overage clauses and their interpretation.

Planning & Infrastructure

• Advising on and negotiating section 106 agreements, from small-scale phosphate mitigation issues to complex obligations for major residential developments.

Secured & Deferred Payments

• Advising on security for deferred consideration, including the preparation of legal charges and related documentation.

Development Finance

• Advising on the financing of development projects, including drafting and negotiating development funding agreements.

Why Choose Everys for Development Legal Advice?

Our dedicated development specialists combine legal expertise with commercial awareness. We focus on delivering practical, timely solutions that keep your project on track, protect your position, and support your long-term goals. Whether you are bringing land forward for development, negotiating with promoters, or managing complex multi-party arrangements, we ensure your interests are safeguarded at every stage.