Boote Edgar Esterkin is a distinguished commercial law firm based in Manchester, specializing in civil and commercial law with a rich heritage dating back to 1854. Renowned for its solution-focused approach and deep legal knowledge, the firm stands out for its pragmatic, no-nonsense advice and commitment to delivering timely, high-quality legal services tailored to clients’ commercial needs.
The firm adopts a proactive and commercially aware strategy, considering all factors relevant to a client’s position to achieve optimal outcomes. With expertise spanning dispute resolution, finance litigation, property finance, and commercial property transactions, Boote Edgar Esterkin serves a diverse clientele including entrepreneurs, high net-worth individuals, SMEs, corporations, financial institutions, and private equity providers. Their team is Lexcel accredited, reflecting a commitment to excellence in client service and management.
Services Offered
- Dispute Resolution: contract disputes, property disputes, shareholder and director disputes, injunctions, dilapidation claims, probate disputes, breach of restrictive covenant actions, boundary claims, professional negligence matters, fraud claims, search and seizure orders, inheritance act dependant actions, lease disputes, employment-related matters for employers and individuals
- Finance Litigation: mortgage enforcement, unfair relationship actions, MCOB & CONC considerations, undue influence claims, mis-selling and payment protection insurance claims, interest rate swap claims, professional negligence claims against third parties, property disputes, secret and half-secret commission claims, Financial Ombudsman Service assistance
- Property Finance: drafting lending, security and guarantee documentation, acting in transactions (construction, conversions, refurbishment, auction purchases, custom-build projects, barn conversions), Section 106 agreements, unilateral undertakings, deeds of priority/subordination, creation of management systems for lenders, regulatory compliance assistance, loan facility management, property disposals, site-specific solutions
- Property: commercial sales and purchases, lease transactions for landlords and tenants, overage agreements, deeds of easement, property development, tenancies at will, licences to occupy, agreements for leases and subleases, licences for alterations, deeds of rectification and variation, lease renewals, forfeiture, surrenders, lease terminations, site assembly and disposals, high-value residential property transactions, Lands Tribunal applications, residential conveyancing, lost title deeds, reconstitution of title, adverse possession
Boote Edgar Esterkin primarily serves clients in Manchester and the wider UK, with a team capable of handling international court requests. The firm’s solicitors are highly experienced, with several directors specializing in niche areas such as mortgage finance, commercial litigation, and property law, and have achieved notable record of success including Court of Appeal cases.
