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Laura Gorman

Laura is a partner in the Oxford real estate team specialising in commercial property. She advises clients across a variety of sectors including education, life sciences, property development, charities and retail. Laura has particular experience in advising both developers and landowners on residential and commercial development schemes, including site assembly, debt and forward funding and onward sales/lettings. She also acts regularly for clients in the science and technology sectors in relation to leasehold premises, particularly start-up and spin-out companies, and assists those acquiring newly built premises. Laura has significant experience acting for charitable clients on property disposals and advising on compliance with the relevant regulatory regime. She is also a charity trustee in a voluntary capacity. · Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

EnglandReal Estate, Commercial Property

About

Partner in the Oxford real estate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, specialising in commercial property and advising clients across education, life sciences, property development, charities and retail. She advises developers and landowners on residential and commercial development schemes (including site assembly, debt and forward funding and onward sales/lettings), acts for science and technology sector clients on leasehold matters for start-ups and spin-outs, and advises charities on property disposals and regulatory compliance.

Practice areas

Real EstateCommercial PropertyProperty DevelopmentLeasingReal Estate FinanceCharities / Non-Profit

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Expertise

EducationLife SciencesProperty DevelopmentCharitiesRetailScience & TechnologyStart-ups / Spin-outs

Education

  • University of Cambridge, Jesus College – MA in Law (2009–2012)
  • BPP Law School – Legal Practice Course (2012–2013)