Matthew Easter

LL.B. (Hons), Director

Commercial Property

Commercial Property Expertise

Advises on acquisitions and disposals, secured lending and refinance, corporate property support, and landlord and tenant leases.

Clear, Plain-English Advice

Friendly and approachable, Matthew delivers concise guidance, regular updates, and practical solutions that keep matters moving.

Efficient Deal Delivery

Based across Cannock and Lichfield, he manages transactions end-to-end, from due diligence to completion, with a focus on timelines and value.

Practice areas

Matthew provides pragmatic advice across commercial real estate, including acquisitions and disposals, secured lending and refinance, corporate support on share or asset deals, and landlord and tenant matters.

Approachable and responsive, Matthew focuses on concise advice, proactive deal management and getting transactions completed with minimum fuss.

Key Specialisms

Approachable and responsive, Matthew focuses on concise advice, proactive deal management and getting transactions completed with minimum fuss.

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Sales and acquisitions of commercial property

Financing and refinancing, including certificates of title and lender requirements

Property due diligence and support on corporate transactions

Drafting and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants

Experience

Industrial unit acquisition

Lead solicitor on the purchase of a trading-estate unit, managing title review, searches, enquiries and exchange through to completion.

Share sale property support

Advised on the real-estate aspects of a multi-million pound share sale, coordinating due diligence, replies to CPSEs and disclosure.

Pharmacy lease negotiation

Drafted and negotiated a new lease for a pharmacy operator, securing tenant-friendly terms on use, repair, service charge and break.

Option exercised to purchase

Advised a buyer on exercising an existing option to acquire a commercial site, serving notices correctly and completing within timetable.

Portfolio refinance

Acted for a borrower on the multi-million pound refinance of a large commercial property portfolio, liaising with the lender on security and title.

Industrial unit acquisition

Lead solicitor on the purchase of a trading-estate unit, managing title review, searches, enquiries and exchange through to completion.

Share sale property support

Advised on the real-estate aspects of a multi-million pound share sale, coordinating due diligence, replies to CPSEs and disclosure.

Pharmacy lease negotiation

Drafted and negotiated a new lease for a pharmacy operator, securing tenant-friendly terms on use, repair, service charge and break.

Option exercised to purchase

Advised a buyer on exercising an existing option to acquire a commercial site, serving notices correctly and completing within timetable.

Portfolio refinance

Acted for a borrower on the multi-million pound refinance of a large commercial property portfolio, liaising with the lender on security and title.

Matthew Easter on Legally Sound

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Testimonials

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

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.

Legal 500 UK 2025

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

Legal 500 UK 2023

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

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

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

Legal 500 UK 2025