Roger Clayson

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Roger is a very experienced and award-winning commercial lawyer. He has worked for several private practice firms, has been a partner in private practice and has also worked as an in-house lawyer in both the public and private sectors during his career.

Roger’s expertise lies in the following areas:

Property – residential development work and commercial property, including commercial developments (shopping centres, offices, industrial and joint ventures), commercial leases (advising both landlords and tenants), acquisitions and disposals (including property in the course of construction) and general property management matters. Roger can assist on overage (clawback) arrangements, back-to-back transactions, options, conditional contracts and structures for property joint ventures.

Construction – building contracts (advising both employers and contractors), appointments of professional teams, collateral warranties, bonds and personal guarantees.

Environmental – apportionment of environmental liability in contracts.

Commercial contracts – all types but especially for the energy sector (see below).

Corporate – acquisition and disposal of shares in private limited companies.

Roger concentrates on providing services to the public sector and to the following industries:

Property management, investment and development.
Construction
Nuclear installations and radioactive waste
Renewable energy

Roger is a member of the Nuclear Institute, the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA) and of the International Nuclear Law Association. He was previously a director of the UK branch of the latter.

Outside of work Roger enjoys football and cricket (although his playing days are almost over), walking and cooking and he even appears on stage from time to time.

What his clients say

‘We just wanted to drop you a line to say an enormous thank you for all your help in getting our property sold. Your patience, tenacity and empathy are very much appreciated, and quite frankly you both deserve a medal. I’ve really enjoyed working with you, but in the nicest possible way, I hope we never have to do that again!! ’ Mr & Mrs S, Newquay

‘‘This is the second time I have used Gard & Co. and in both instances I was exceptionally pleased with all aspects of the work carried out. I cannot speak too highly of Gard & Co. and would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone.’ Mr B Paignton

Year Qualified as a Solicitor – 1981
Dealing commercial property matters since – 1986