Matthew Grindley
Matthew joined Birketts in March 2011 from a leading commercial law firm in the South East.
He qualified as a Solicitor in September 2007 and is a Senior Associate in our Commercial Real Estate Team based at our Chelmsford office.
Matthew advises both corporate and individual clients on a wide range of commercial property matters, including the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold property. He has extensive experience of acting for clients in the motor, logistics, retail and leisure sectors in relation to their property requirements and related licensing matters.
In addition, Matthew is a member of the firm’s specialist Real Estate Finance Team, acting for major UK lenders and high net worth individuals with secured funding requirements across all sectors.
Matthew is used to drawing upon the expertise and experience of Birketts’ colleagues in complementary practice areas, such as planning, construction and tax, to assemble and lead teams and to provide advice which is timely, pragmatic and commercially aware.
Recent work highlights
Acting for a regional Garden Centre in connection with the £4m refinance of its property and continuing management of its property portfolio.
Acting for a KFC franchisee client across its property portfolio, including the acquisition and development of two new stores in Essex.
Acting for a regional real estate company in connection with the acquisition, funding and subsequent development of prime real estate in the Chelmsford central business district.
Experience & education
2011 joined Birketts
2007 qualified as a Solicitor
