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Partner, Commercial and Residential Property
Click here to email Richard What I do... Primarily I specialise in all aspects of commercial and residential property. More specifically... Much of my work is for small to medium-sized property companies or private entrepreneurs. I have specialised in commercial and residential property matters since qualifying as a solicitor in 1987. I look after a number of clients' commercial property portfolios, involving frequent property sales and purchases with a requirement for considerable landlord and tenant input. My post-qualification background at Linklaters provided invaluable landlord and tenant experience primarily acting for institutional landlords. However, my subsequent work with Office World, for whom I acted in connection with more than 50 retail warehouse leasehold acquisitions, ensured I had considerable tenant based experience. I handle substantial commercial, residential and mixed use development schemes, often through joint venture vehicles. Such schemes would normally involve the related areas of planning and property tax. Complex financial arrangements play an increasing role in many commercial property transactions and I aim to lead my clients through those arrangements as painlessly as possible. Primarily, I try to be pro-active and make deals happen. Property deals have a limited shelf-life and I see my role as instrumental in making them happen as soon as possible after my client has agreed the basis of the deal. Qualifications and other experience... B.A.Hons (2:1) South Bank University 1981-1984 (Sweet & Maxwell Law Prize 1984) Law Society Finals, College of Law, Chancery Lane 1984-1985 Articled Clerk, H. Montlake & Co 1985-1987 Assistant Solicitor, Linklaters & Paines 1987-1991 Assistant Solicitor, Davies Arnold Cooper 1991-1993 Partner, Richard Pearlman & Co./LLP 1993 to date Outside the office... My existing clients will know I spend too much time in it! Outside the office I am a keen sportsman and enjoy golf, tennis, skiing and watching most sports, particularly football and my beloved Tottenham Hotspur (I still can not reconcile myself to the fact that most of my clients are Arsenal supporters!). I am married to Simone and have three children - James, Emma and Lucy who constantly keep me on my toes. What my clients say... "Accessible and straightforward in approach, we have found the ability of Richard Pearlman & Co./LLP to deliver legal services in support of a wide variety of property transactions a huge contribution to closing on schedule, and thereby helping our business grow. We have received personal service to the best City standards at an affordable price." Nigel Welby, Managing Director, Commercial Management Limited and Chairman, Retirement Villages Limited "Richard's understanding of his clients' needs are priceless. His experience, together with the speed with which he deals with all of our matters have resulted in many successful transactions that otherwise may not have happened." Steven Goldstone, Managing Director, Cube Developments and Investments Limited "We first came across Richard Pearlman when he acted for the vendor on a property we purchased in 1996 – and he so obviously outshone our solicitor that it became embarrassing. Since then, Richard has acted exclusively for us and has never once failed to maintain that very high level of service which first attracted us to use him. His training and background with Linklaters means that we get the expertise of a partner of a 'magic circle' firm but with a much more personalized feel and at a more affordable rate. His back up staff are also extremely capable should we need them on the rare occasions that he is unavailable." Andrew Klein, Managing Director, Rican Securities Limited "I have been a client of RP & Co for 5 years and have (without fail) received fast, efficient and sound advice on a regular basis. It has been hugely comforting to know that someone is always there to fight your corner and get the best result possible for us." Peter Leuzzi, Managing Director, Coast Developments Limited |
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