Partner
Nick heads up the firm's Property Team and undertakes a wide range of client work, including the acquisition and disposal of commercial property, both freehold and leasehold, including licensed premises.
Nick advises a range of clients, including a well known local brewery, as well as various pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Nick also handles joint ventures and the re-financing of property portfolios, as well as transactions involving unincorporated businesses. He is also an honorary Solicitor to Lewes Chamber of Commerce, and board member of the Sixth Form Learning Board at Sussex Downs College. Nick holds a BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders.
Outside of work Nick enjoys photography, art and natural history.
Amendments to the Localism Bill continue to be examined at committee stage in the House of Lords today. New clauses were introduced which would make changes to the planning category of betting shops. It is argued that the gambling industry and bookmakers in particular are flouting the gambling rules. Establishments are opening up across London… Read the rest of this post (No Comments)
June 29th, 2011
The New National Park took over from 1 April 2011 as the planning authority which will include planning permissions, planning policies and enforcement, minerals and waste. It is entering into agreements with the 15 local planning authorities which would include all planning authorities in East Sussex whereby they will probably continue to decide 98% of… Read the rest of this post (No Comments)
June 28th, 2011
This is of great interest to developers and the general public as it affects the scope of the local council’ powers, and how members conduct themselves when determining planning applications. The Bill has been through the House of Lords committee stage, and has undergone several amendments. Local authority Powers Following debate at committee stage, the… Read the rest of this post (No Comments)
June 28th, 2011
