Abigail Mitchell

Expertise

  • Commercial property ownership and management: advising on all aspects including dealing with planning obligations and advising on Stamp Duty Land Tax.
  • Acquisitions and disposals: advising on sales and purchases of multi-occupied freehold and leasehold properties, options to purchase, rights of pre-emption and overage.
  • Landlord and tenant: advising both landlords and tenants in respect of commercial lease structures including the grant and termination of leases and renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
  • Carbon Reduction Commitment: advising on its introduction and its impact.
  • Feed In Tariffs: negotiating leases of airspace for the installation of solar panels.
  • Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: advising on its effect including rights of first refusal.

Experience

  • Advised London landed estates in relation to their commercial property.
  • Advised on the acquisition of flagship properties for overseas companies.
  • Advised on the sale and lease-back of charitable property including rights of pre-emption and options to buy the freehold interest.
  • Obtained vacant possession of a mixed use property following significant damage by preparing and serving over 200 break notices.
  • Advised on the grant of numerous retail and office leases.

Career History

  • Qualified: 1994
  • 2002 - 2006: Charles Russell
  • 2006 - to date: Pemberton Greenish

Professional Memberships:

  • The Law Society of England and Wales.
  • Charities’ Property Association.
  • Consultant Editorial Board for LexisNexis.