September 2011: BC LLP appointed as Solicitors to The Land Trust

The latest recognition of Bowcock Cuerden LLP’s commercial and general property expertise has come with its appointment, as one of five firms nationwide, to the legal panel of The Land Trust.

The Land Trust is a not for profit organisation that provides a cost effective management solution for open space and green infrastructure. This land can deliver significant community benefits, improving health, social cohesion, providing an educational resource and uplifting the local economy.

Euan Hall, Chief Executive of the Land Trust explained:

“We provide long-term sustainable management of open spaces across the country. We already own some 1,000 hectares of land, with a strong balance sheet to provide financial stability and secured foundation capital for our operations."

“Our open spaces are a crucial part of the social landscape, delivering a range of significant benefits for residents and businesses. Safe, accessible, well designed and maintained open spaces are instrumental in changing lifestyles and improving health and well-being, so we take our role very seriously."

“Our choice of business partners reflects our ambition to raise the profile and subsequent benefits of open spaces to the largest possible audience and we are thrilled to be working with Bowcock Cuerden to achieve this vision.”

On receiving confirmation of the appointment, Property Department Head David Thorp said:

“We are delighted to have been selected as one of a small number of firms to provide legal services to the Land Trust. The appointment endorses our reputation for being able to deal with unusual, demanding and challenging work, providing service of the highest quality and with outstanding cost efficiency”.

To visit the Land Trust’s website click here.