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Alex-Jayne Lowe

B.A. (Hons), Dip. Law, Solicitor, Director

Commercial Property
 
Alex-Jayne Lowe

Practical deal-maker

Clear, business-first advice from heads of terms through to completion.

 

Sector knowledge

Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, technology, and investment property.

Recognised for excellence

Legal 500 recommended; trusted by banks, bridging lenders and corporate occupiers.

Practice areas

Alex-Jayne is a Director in our Commercial Property team, acting for owner-managed businesses, national groups, investors, developers, lenders and occupiers across the Black Country, the wider West Midlands and beyond.

Her work spans site acquisition and assembly, development agreements, secured lending and refinance, portfolio management, and the full range of commercial property landlord and tenant transactions. She regularly partners with our corporate lawyers to deliver seamless property support on share and asset deals.

Key Specialisms

With more than twenty years’ experience, Alex-Jayne advises on the full cycle of real estate transactions — acquisitions and disposals, development, secured lending and refinance, corporate support, and commercial landlord and tenant matters. Described by Legal 500 as “incredibly hard-working and consistently excellent,” she is known for a down-to-earth style and a sharp commercial focus that helps clients get deals done.

Sales and acquisitions of all types of commercial property, including development land and investment assets.

Landlord and tenant: new leases, renewals, agreements for lease, assignments, sublettings, variations and surrenders.

Secured lending and refinance: acting for banks, bridging lenders and borrowers on facility and security documentation and certificates of title.

Corporate support: property due diligence and documentation for share and asset purchases, group reorganisations and refinances.

Experience

Strategic industrial acquisition, Black Country (£7.5m)

Lead adviser to a major precision tube manufacturer on the purchase of a key steel-sector site. Managed title investigation, environmental and planning due diligence, negotiation of the purchase contract and completion mechanics to a tight timetable, ensuring operational continuity and future expansion capacity.

Technology client: warehouse disposal, Warwickshire

Acted for a leading technology company on the sale of a former distribution facility. Prepared the data room, addressed title and occupational issues, negotiated overage provisions and apportionments, and coordinated completion to align with the client’s relocation plan.

Pharmaceutical sector: large logistics lease (rent £1m+ p.a.)

Advised a manufacturer and distributor on the lease of an extensive warehouse and distribution centre. Negotiated agreement for lease conditions, alterations and fit-out rights, service charge and repair positions, break mechanics and incentives to secure long-term operational flexibility.

Strategic industrial acquisition, Black Country (£7.5m)

Strategic industrial acquisition, Black Country (£7.5m)

Lead adviser to a major precision tube manufacturer on the purchase of a key steel-sector site. Managed title investigation, environmental and planning due diligence, negotiation of the purchase contract and completion mechanics to a tight timetable, ensuring operational continuity and future expansion capacity.

Technology client: warehouse disposal, Warwickshire

Technology client: warehouse disposal, Warwickshire

Acted for a leading technology company on the sale of a former distribution facility. Prepared the data room, addressed title and occupational issues, negotiated overage provisions and apportionments, and coordinated completion to align with the client’s relocation plan.

Pharmaceutical sector: large logistics lease (rent £1m+ p.a.)

Pharmaceutical sector: large logistics lease (rent £1m+ p.a.)

Advised a manufacturer and distributor on the lease of an extensive warehouse and distribution centre. Negotiated agreement for lease conditions, alterations and fit-out rights, service charge and repair positions, break mechanics and incentives to secure long-term operational flexibility.

Personal Interests

Alex is married with two children and spends most of her free time supporting her kids and their extra-curricular activities which usually involves watching a lot of cricket and acting as a sound engineer/roadie.

A modern country music fan, Alex also enjoys attending country music concerts and festivals.

Jonathan Rowley on Legally Sound

Host Martin de Ridder talks with commercial property specialist Jonathan Rowley about the nuts and bolts of residential development law. They unpack promotion and option agreements, site assembly and plot sales, and what proposed planning reforms could mean for developers and landowners, plus practical tips on Land Registry issues, deeds, and boundary management.

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Testimonials

5stars

Jon Rowley excels in his handling of all issues ranging from the complex to the mundane. His client skills are particularly good and he quickly puts clients at their ease and earns their trust with his approach and diligence.

Legal 500 UK 2025

5stars

Jon Rowley is clear in the advice he provides as well as pragmatic and confident when solving unexpected issues, which as a client, is very reassuring.

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5stars

Jon Rowley provides us with an exceptional service: professional, well-informed and very fair

 

Legal 500 UK 2023

5stars

Jon Rowley is a stand-out individual and the company are extremely fortunate to have such an individual in their midst, he is certainly one to watch for the future. He is professional, yet personable and offers council and advice effectively and efficiently, drawing on his team as required. He has taken the time to gain great knowledge of our industry which makes legal processes easier and effective.

Legal 500 UK 2023

5stars

Jon Rowley – explains technical speak in a way that is easy to understand, presents options robustly and with clear explanations. Easy to get ahold of and prompt to respond.

Legal 500 UK 2024

5stars

Jonathan Rowley stands out in particular. Jonathan is one of the best that I have worked with.

Legal 500 UK 2025