Mandy Holdcroft

Mandy works with business owners and managers on the acquisition and disposal of commercial property.

Her expertise spans advising business owners and managers on risk level and solutions to manage risks; drafting Option Agreements, Rights of Pre-Emption Agreements, and Agreements for Lease; working with lenders on the acquisition and re-finance of commercial property; advising business owners and managers on security required by lenders; providing reports to lenders to allow drawdown and submitting registration of that security to HM Land Registry; and working with and working with SIPP and SSAS providers on the acquisition of commercial property.

She also works with landowners in relation to the use of their land for energy projects, and has
previously advised business owners in relation to the implications of owning a leasehold portfolio including ground rent issues.

Mandy has particular expertise in the healthcare sector, including dental and pharmacy transactions. She has also supported on the acquisition and disposal of childcare nurseries.

Examples of Mandy’s work include:

• Dealing with the disposal of a large company portfolio in a transaction which was valued in excess of £54 million and involved multiple sites and a complex property portfolio.
• Assisting first time buyers with the acquisition of a new business and advising on the property structure of the acquisition, including the levels of risk with the due diligence.
• Refinancing a children’s nursey to raise £1.8 million to enable expansion and future growth.
• Supporting a small-scale retailer looking to assign their lease to a purchaser as part of a wider business sale.
• Working with a large corporate on multiple, simultaneous acquisitions of dental practices.
• Working with a landowner to lease their land for an energy project.
• Assisting a business owner with the sale and leaseback of a property valued at £1.8 million.