Andrew Stone
With a career that spans private practice and in-house roles, Andrew advises investors, developers and other businesses on acquisitions, leases, portfolio management and refinancing across the industrial, office, retail and medical sectors.
Specialisms & Areas of Work
Biography
Andrew Stone is a Partner in the Commercial Property team at Myerson Solicitors.
With a career that spans private practice and in-house roles, Andrew advises investors, developers, and businesses on acquisitions, leasing, and portfolio management across the industrial, office, retail and medical sectors.
Andrew began his legal career at Burges Salmon LLP, and subsequently gained valuable experience as both an in-house lawyer and National Estate Manager at Integrated Dental Holdings (now MyDentist).
He later returned to private practice, spending ten years at JMW Solicitors LLP, where he advised on high-value and complex real estate matters.
Andrew joined Myerson in February 2025, bringing a wealth of experience in acquisitions, leasing, management, and disposals of all commercial property types. His particular specialisms include investment sales and purchases, landlord and tenant matters, commercial leases, and property transactions within the dental and pharmacy sectors.
As part of Myerson’s leading Real Estate team, Andrew is committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal solutions tailored to clients’ needs.
Client Feedback
Rachel Santana - Director, LaserMe Chester
I would just like to say a massive thank you to you both for such a wonderful, compassionate service. I can’t thank you all enough for your advise, your quick responses and your kindness throughout. The last few weeks can only be described as one of those life moments that has been full of anxiety! - and your help and assistance throughout this journey has just been outstanding. I would have absolutely no hesitation in using your firm again. It really has blown me away. After weeks of preparation we reopen our business tomorrow in a newly refurbished premises that has turned out to be 10 times better than our old one!, So there is a silver lining at the end!
Boxfish Developments Ltd
We are using Myerson for a commercial property purchase. They have been fantastic so far; my solicitor has informed me at each stage and always answers within 24 hours.
Claudia Whyte Erdington
I recently used Myerson for an office lease and they have been amazing from start to finish. Andrew Stone was very responsive, listened to our needs and highlighted contractually points, that we would've missed. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Mrs P
10/10 Can’t fault the service!
Mr Y
Andrew has been amazing.
Recent Experience
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The conditional sale of a site to a housing developer for the construction of 103 residential units.
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Acting for an SME client securing £1.5m of funding from a specialist lender in two weeks.
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Acting for two private medical clients on the grant of leases to set up new practices.
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Whilst in-house, acted on c.60 dental practice purchases.
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The purchase of a professional rugby club.
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The purchase and subsequent sale of a lower-league football club.
Insights & Media
Update: Upwards Only Rent Review Ban Receives Royal Assent
The Government’s proposed ban on upward-only rent reviews, introduced in July last year, received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. In our September 2025 blog , we discussed the Government’s proposed ban on upward-only rent review (“UORR”) clauses in commercial leases, as part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act (the “Act”). We...
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Legal In-House Insights: Leases, AI and Workplace Investigations
In this practical post-event webinar, specialists at Myerson Solicitors explored key legal issues facing in-house legal teams, providing expert insight across Real Estate, Employment and Commercial law. Designed specifically for in-house counsel, General Counsel and professionals responsible for managing legal risk, the session delivered...
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Commercial Property Pitfalls: Drafting with Confidence
In this practical and insightful webinar, our commercial property specialists at Myerson Solicitors explore key drafting risks and strategic considerations across a range of high-risk commercial property transactions. Covering overage agreements, option and conditional contracts, heads of terms, break clauses and lease renewals, this session is...
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Budget 2025: Why Now Is a Critical Time to Consider Incorporating Your Property Business
The 2025 Autumn Budget introduced key changes across the property landscape. Whilst it was widely rumoured that Stamp Duty would be abolished, capital gains tax would be payable on the sale of your primary residence, and there would be changes to national insurance payable on rental income, the Budget did not introduce these changes. Instead, the...
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How to Draft Effective Lease Heads of Terms: A Practical Guide with Free Template
Discover how to draft clear, complete Heads of Terms for commercial leases and avoid legal delays. Download our free template and follow 16 expert tips.
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The Government Responds to its Minimum Energy Efficiency (MEES) Consultations
The Government has published an interim response to its 2019 and 2021 consultations on proposals to strengthen the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regime applicable to commercial properties in England and Wales. The announcement provides some clarity on the future direction of the regime and represents a departure from previous...
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What Due Diligence Is Required for a Commercial Property Purchase?
Purchasing a commercial property can deliver strong returns, whether through rental income received from tenants or long-term capital growth. It does, however, entail a range of legal and practical risks that, if not addressed and managed before exchange of contracts, can significantly affect the property’s value. Our Commercial Property team...
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Green Leases: What Are They and Why Green Provisions Matter
Green leases are increasingly being used to manage regulatory risk, meet ESG expectations and protect long term asset value. As energy efficiency standards tighten and occupier demand evolves, green lease clauses are becoming a common part of modern lease drafting. A green lease is a lease that includes provisions designed to manage or improve...
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Exploring Different Types Of Rent Reviews In Commercial Leases
With the government proposing a ban on upwards-only rent reviews , commercial landlords are well-advised to explore alternative rent review mechanisms to ensure their leases remain compliant. Landlords and tenants should also be aware of the pros and cons of the different types of rent review. Our Commercial Property Lawyers outline the different...
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Update: Upwards Only Rent Review Ban Receives Royal Assent
In our September 2025 blog , we discussed the Government’s proposed ban on upward-only rent review (“UORR”) clauses in commercial leases as part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (“the Bill”). At that time, the Bill was still at the committee stage in the House of Commons. Since then, the Bill has passed through the House...
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The Process for Assigning Your Commercial Property Lease
An assignment of a lease is essentially a sale or transfer of the lease to a third party. There are several circumstances when a tenant may want to assign their lease to another individual or company, for example, if they are selling their business, or they need to move to different premises before the term of the lease has ended. Our Commercial...
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The End Of Upwards-Only Rent Reviews? Current Thoughts On The Proposed Legislation
Our Commercial Property lawyers at Myerson Solicitors are closely monitoring the Government’s unexpected move to outlaw upwards-only rent reviews (UORRs). In this article, we explain what UORRs are, outline the proposed legislative changes, and consider the likely implications for landlords, tenants and investors. Note: The Bill is currently in...
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Turning Pensions into Property: How SIPPs Can Work for You
A SIPP is a self-invested personal pension scheme where the policyholder/ member has the flexibility and control over investment decisions and strategy. The money contributed to your SIPP can go into a wide range of investments in many different...
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Navigating the Registration Gap: Legal Ownership Risks in Commercial Property Transactions
Buyers often assume that ownership of a property transfers immediately upon completion of the transaction . However, for transactions that must be registered at HM Land Registry, legal title does not automatically pass at completion but when the transaction is registered. This creates a period of legal uncertainty, commonly referred to as the...
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What Is Security of Tenure and When Does It Apply?
Security of Tenure Having security of tenure means that the tenant will have a statutory right to renew its lease at the end of the contractual term. This right is granted by Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA). Security of tenure...
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Electronic Signatures in Commercial Property Transactions
In March 2020, the Land Registry updated their processes to permit so-called Mercury signing – a hybrid of wet ink and electronic signing – for documents that required registration. This was followed in July 2020 by their permitting the electronic signing of certain documents. The Land Registry formalised their requirements for these methods of...
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