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Peter Hurn

Peter heads up the fastest expanding real estate team in Wales. He was responsible for negotiating the lease for one of the biggest pre-let office deals in Wales, the firm’s new landmark headquarters at Two Central Square. Peter has recently led the team on the disposal of Ffos Las racecourse for the Walters group, a site in which he has been involved since its original acquisition in 2003. Recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a leader in his field, Peter is a thorough, pragmatic lawyer with an excellent grasp of his clients’ business drivers and objectives. With 18 years of experience in commercial property, he is highly regarded in the market for his sector expertise, technical knowledge and commercial awareness. Peter has experience in dealing with both private and public sector clients including Barratt Homes, Bellway Homes, Walters Group, Welsh Water and the Welsh Rugby Union. He has extensive experience in acquisitions and disposals, residential house builders, landlord & tenant, consortiums, planning and infrastructure agreements and renewable energy and regularly advises on complex, multi-million pound transactions Peter is the relationship partner for national companies, such as Barratt Homes and Bellway Homes. He manages the property requirements of some of the firms’ key clients such as Walters Group, Llanmoor Developments, Dwr Cymru and the Welsh Rugby Union. He also has extensive experience in acquisitions and disposals, residential house builders, landlord & tenant, consortiums, planning and infrastructure agreements and renewable energy and regularly advises on complex, multi-million pound transactions. · Hugh James

WalesReal Estate, Commercial PropertyFrench, German

About

Partner at Hugh James who leads the firm's expanding real estate team in Wales, with 18 years' experience in commercial property. Recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, he advises private and public sector clients on complex acquisitions and disposals, landlord & tenant matters, planning and infrastructure agreements and renewable energy transactions.

Practice areas

Real EstateCommercial PropertyResidential DevelopmentLandlord & TenantPlanning & ZoningInfrastructureEnergy & Renewable Energy

Office

Wales

Hugh James · Peter heads up the fastest expanding real estate team in Wales. He was responsible for negotiating the lease for one of the biggest pre-let office deals in Wales, the firm’s new landmark headquarters at Two Central Square. Peter has recently led the team on the disposal of Ffos Las racecourse for the Walters group, a site in which he has been involved since its original acquisition in 2003. Recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK as a leader in his field, Peter is a thorough, pragmatic lawyer with an excellent grasp of his clients’ business drivers and objectives. With 18 years of experience in commercial property, he is highly regarded in the market for his sector expertise, technical knowledge and commercial awareness. Peter has experience in dealing with both private and public sector clients including Barratt Homes, Bellway Homes, Walters Group, Welsh Water and the Welsh Rugby Union. He has extensive experience in acquisitions and disposals, residential house builders, landlord & tenant, consortiums, planning and infrastructure agreements and renewable energy and regularly advises on complex, multi-million pound transactions Peter is the relationship partner for national companies, such as Barratt Homes and Bellway Homes. He manages the property requirements of some of the firms’ key clients such as Walters Group, Llanmoor Developments, Dwr Cymru and the Welsh Rugby Union. He also has extensive experience in acquisitions and disposals, residential house builders, landlord & tenant, consortiums, planning and infrastructure agreements and renewable energy and regularly advises on complex, multi-million pound transactions.

Wales

Expertise

Acquisitions & DisposalsResidential HousebuildersLandlord & TenantConsortiumsPlanning AgreementsInfrastructure AgreementsRenewable EnergyLarge-scale commercial lease negotiations

Education

  • Cardiff High School
  • University of Wales College of Law, Cardiff
  • University of Trier, Germany (1997 LLB)

Admissions

  • Qualified 2001

Languages

FrenchGerman