Roof Top Law is a specialized legal practice focused exclusively on rooftop and airspace development law, offering expert advice to developers, freeholders, and tenants navigating the complexities of building atop existing structures. Recognized in The Legal 500 2021/22 as “notably active in rooftop and airspace developments,” the firm stands out for its deep expertise in this evolving and highly technical area of property law.
Owned and run by Meaby&Co Solicitors, the firm leverages a unique blend of development experience and residential landlord-tenant legislation knowledge to provide strategic, practical solutions. Their team acts for developers seeking to acquire roof rights, freeholders with development potential, and tenants involved in disputes, offering initial structuring advice and ongoing support throughout each transaction.
Services Offered
- Right of First Refusal advice
- Rights of Light matters
- Existing Lease Rights analysis
- Leasehold Enfranchisement
- Building Regulations guidance
- Planning Permission assistance
- Rooftop and airspace development legal advice
- Joint venture agreement structuring
- Option agreements for airspace leases
- Overage provisions
- Scaffolding agreements
- Development agreements
- Promotion agreements
- Development finance advisory
- Injunction advice for derogation from grant
- Freehold acquisition guidance
- Tenant dispute resolution
- Leaseholder collective rights advocacy
The firm serves clients across England and Wales, focusing particularly on urban development projects where rooftop and airspace opportunities are most prevalent. Their work includes advising on multi-block site joint ventures, additional storeys rights, and leaseholder enfranchisement claims, ensuring legal compliance and maximizing development potential.
