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We advise clients both small and large on all aspects of company and commercial work from setting up or acquiring a company or business to drafting commercial terms and conditions of business and advising on service agreements. We provide pre-contract advice, work in the background or will negotiate for you throughout the transaction. We will prepare the legal documentation to meet your expectations and ensure it is implemented as you require. |
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Contact Martin Frankum: mjf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
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Summers is a well known West End commercial law practice advising on both contentious and non contentious matters. We are highly responsive to our clients needs and combine traditional legal values with a vigorous modern business approach. We work to the highest standards to provide the speed of response, advice, technical expertise, and value for money that we would expect to receive ourselves. |
Our clients require a keen sense of business awareness. We provide a comprehensive service within all our areas of expertise advising fully on the legal issues but always focusing on the commercial practicalities of each issue. Whether it is starting your business or moving it to new premises, letting your premises, or taking a lease, |
embarking on litigation or purchasing and arranging finance for a multi-tenanted property, extending your lease,
or joining with others in buying its freehold, we provide the same dedicated service to ensure your requirements are met. |
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We advise and handle a broad range of disputes for our client's both in the High Court and County Court. We are recognised for our expertise in property related matters. We concentrate on the immediate problem and our client’s ultimate objectives. Risk analysis and costing is of particular importance in litigation, and it is an issue we focus on from the outset. We always advise on Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures and have considerable expertise in the conduct of Mediation. Where appropriate we will consider with you the use of After the Event Insurance. We advise on dilapidation claims and the enforcement of Adjudication Awards in the Technology and Construction Court. |
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John Summers: jms@summerssolicitors.co.uk Martin Frankum: mjf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
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We advise clients on all matters relating to the preparation of their wills, the implementation of any form of Trust, tax planning, and all matters relating to obtaining probate and administering a deceased estate. |
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Contact Brian Fraiman: bmf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
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Collection of debt can be fundamental to a company’s financial welfare especially in today’s volatile climate. We act for individuals and companies and have a sophisticated case management system for companies who have a large number of debt collection cases. |
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Contact Martin Frankum: mjf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
| We have particular expertise in this highly technical area and have acted for clients in many leasehold extension/collective enfranchisement claims for properties situated within and outside the central london area. We have advised in contested cases and helped to establish important new principles as to the appropriate measurements of a freehold building (see Indiana Investments Limited –v- Taylor 2004 50 EG 86). | We also advise on Right to Manage claims. We are listed on the LEASE website as having expertise in enfranchisement work. We have also acted for clients making claims under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967(claims for the freehold of a house) and in disputes under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (where a landlord must offer to sell to the tenants on disposal) |
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John Summers: jms@summerssolicitors.co.uk Brian Fraiman: bmf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
| We approach each transaction in a rigorously commercial manner. We have the experience and resources to manage complex deals for major corporations, as well as every day transactions for smaller businesses. When you are planning a new property project, talk to us at an early stage. |
Acting for clients involved in the investment, re-development and owner occupation of property, we work to achieve the best result, not just simply go through the legal procedures. By getting to know about your business, and commercial objectives we can provide you with the business solutions you require. |
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John Summers: jms@summerssolicitors.co.uk Brian Fraiman: bmf@summerssolicitors.co.uk Martin Frankum: mjf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
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We advise developers on a wide range of development work for residential, commercial and mixed use land. We advise on the initial structure of the development company through to acquiring the land and advising on plot sales. |
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Contact Martin Frankum: mjf@summerssolicitors.co.uk Brian Fraiman: bmf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
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We advise clients who are buying and selling their family home, a second or holiday home. Many of our clients are established commercial clients and people who live and work in the West End and City and others are solicitors whose own firms do not have residential/conveyancing expertise or people working and living abroad. Wherever you are located, whether in the UK or abroad, we can help. |
Our clients expect, and we provide, a personal and comprehensive service. We will answer your questions clearly and provide you with regular progress reports so that you know how your transaction is progressing at all times. |
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Martin Frankum: mjf@summerssolicitors.co.uk |
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John Summers: John was a partner for some 10 years at City firm DJ Freeman. He founded Summers in 1995. John is unusual as a central london lawyer in the sheer breadth of his experience which enables him to offer advice in differing areas of his expertise. He advises on all aspects of commercial property, and on all aspects of landlord and tenant work. He advises on the purchase and leasing of property, and on refinancing arrangements. He also has an extensive litigation practice. He advises clients on claims in both the High Court (including the Technology and Construction Court), the County Court, and in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal. John is a keen supporter of the mediation process and has been involved in a number of mediations. |
He has particular expertise in a wide variety of property related disputes.
John is also an expert in the area of collective enfranchisement and lease extensions. He has advised clients in numerous claims since the 1993 legislation came into force. He has particular expertise in dealing with claims against central london estate landlords, where he is familiar with their requirements, and the surveyors and lawyers that they employ, and the basis on which they operate. He is always able to advise on suitable surveyors to assist in valuations. Martin Frankum: Martin has been with the firm since 1997 and became a partner in May 1999. Martin has a wealth of experience advising clients on all residential and commercial property issues, company and commercial matters and all aspects of litigation. |
Martin has a diverse range of clients from first time buyers of residential property through to plc companies, solicitors and accountants, small businesses, recruitment consultants and high net worth individuals. Brian Fraiman: Brian joined Summers in 2006 after many years at Fremont & Co, a well established West End practice which he founded and where he was senior partner. He provides advice on all private client matters including the preparation of wills, the administration of estates and all relevant tax issues and the establishment of trusts. He also has a wealth of experience in property and commercial matters including Landlord & Tenant issues. |
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22 Welbeck Street London W1G 8EF Tel: 0207 224 2024 Fax: 0207 224 2028 DX: 82961 Mayfair Location: We occupy a Georgian building in the heart of London's West End. Welbeck Street runs north from Wigmore Street. The nearest underground station is Bond Street (Central and Jubilee lines). There are many parking meters in and around Welbeck Street; the nearest car park is in Cavendish Square. |
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