Penelope Edgar

Partner, Commercial Property

Phone: 01892 701254
Email: penelope.edgar@ts-p.co.uk
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Specialism & expertise

Acquisition and disposal of agricultural land and buildings
Farm business tenancies
Acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold commercial property
Portfolio and estate management
All aspects of non-contentious landlord and tenant matters
Property aspects of corporate transactions.

Client stories & examples of work

Advising a town council in connection with the development of a local services hub
Acting for a local farmer on the acquisition of a further farm including commercial units
Transferring an individual’s property portfolio into a corporate body
Refinancing a college’s property portfolio
Acting for several national and local charities in relation to their various premises
Advising various schools in relation to the acquisition of new premises
Acted on the sale of a 1,200 acre farming and sporting estate in Hampshire
Acted on the sale of a small country estate that had been in the same family since the early 1700s.

Types of client

Farming businesses
Rural landowners
Public sector bodies including local authorities, town councils, further education colleges and charities
Corporate and private landlords and tenants.

Achievements & other appointments

Penny became a fellow of the Agricultural Law Association in March 2018.

One of Penny’s clients commented, “You have made us feel that we are your only client by getting back to us almost immediately where possible with updates, advice and best way forward and for that you should be applauded”.

Profile

During her career, Penny has worked for both City and major regional law firms. She spent two years as an in house lawyer at the London Borough of Southwark before joining our Commercial Property team in February 2015. Penny has a degree in French and Italian from the University of Birmingham and completed the Common Professional Exam and the Solicitors’ Finals at the College of Law in Chester. Penny is a governor at a local school that was attended by all four of her children.

She forms a proper relationship with the client, she tries to understand what the priorities are, she sets herself high standards and is not too proud to apologise if things do not go as well as she hoped. It was always a pleasure working with her.

Client

You came in at a very late stage but despite that got up to speed very quickly and really helped us get this across the line in an efficient manner.

Client

Fast and effective service.

Client

Everything was dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. All relevant issues requiring a decision were explained in a straightforward way enabling me to give a considered and informed instruction

Client

Everything was done exactly as required, quickly and efficiently

Client

Penny was on the ball, knowledgeable, and prompt in responding and sending information whenever there was a need.

Client

Quality, speed, and efficient communication

Client

Thank you so much for dropping everything to assist us yesterday and today, I really feel that without you the whole thing could have become disastrous.

Client

Please accept my thanks for making this such an efficient and straightforward process, and for being so responsive and friendly as well as professional. As and when the company eventually comes to sell, I would be pleased to instruct you again.