Transaction: Proposed mixed use development of an 8 acre site at Osprey Quay, Portland to include a hotel, restaurant, shops, apartments, self catering units and employment space. The aim is to secure the transformation of part of Osprey Quay into a £30 million year-round tourism and leisure facility. The facility is expected to play a major role in supporting the sailing events for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Deal Features: Advising the Regional Development Agency (as landowner) on all aspects of the development agreement.
Lawyers: Andrew MacMillan-Scott

Transaction: Conditional option for the sale of development land to a leading supermarket chain
Vendors: Private individual
Buyer: Leading supermarket chain
Vendor’s Advisers: Ashfords
Buyers’ Advisers: Clarke Willmott
Price: circa £2,000,000

Lawyers: Joanna Clarke

Transaction: Sale of the business and assets of Scott Nurseries Limited (in liquidation)
Vendors: Scott Nurseries Limited (in Liquidation) acting by its Liquidator Laurence Russell
Buyer: Merriott Garden Centre Limited
Business: Plant Nursery
Deal Features: Completed within one week

Client Advisers: Ashfords
Other Advisers: The Stokes Partnership
Price: Confidential

Lawyers: Alan Bennett, Katie Stables, Neil Starr
Completed: 2007

Transaction: Acting for the Liquidator in a successful misfeasance claim against the sole director.

Deal Features: Resulting in a significant dividend for creditors

Client Advisers: Ashfords
Lawyers: Alan Bennett
Completed: 2007