Andrew Devereux

Testimonials

Andrew Devereux is especially experienced in his field and willingness to explain things is greatly appreciated. If Andrew is unavailable the same prompt responses are delivered by his team.

Legal 500 2026 Client Testimonial

Andrew Devereux has a detailed knowledge of the industry but brings a pragmatic, can-do approach to getting things done. He is very proactive in suggesting possible solutions.

Legal 500 2026 Client Testimonial

Andrew Devereux came recommended to us from a mutual contact. We were looking for a lawyer who could operate to a clear brief and assist us to safely transact with an end goal and timescale in mind. Communication was key; both with ourselves and the firm on the other side and our funders legal team. Andrew proved very effective and approachable on all fronts. He had a clear eye on our future plans, advised us on some matters that would not be obviously apparent until well in to the future. When speed was of the essence our needs were his top priority. All carried out in a professional, friendly and pragmatic manner. We are continuing on this and other matters to use Andrew.

Andrew Devereux has a vast knowledge of land transfers, leases and land and property queries. He understands the most complex issues and always provides an excellent standard of service. He familiarises himself with the local area which gives him a greater understanding of matters.

Legal 500 2025

About Andrew

Andrew qualified as a solicitor in Hitchin in 1986 and joined Machins Commercial Property team in 2024. Andrew has over 37 years of experience in commercial property matters.

Andrew deals with all aspects of commercial property work but, these days, primarily acts for small and medium sized developers and house builders. Andrew has built a loyal client base over 37 years of local practice and works closely with all local commercial property agents, surveyors and lenders assisting in both large and small property transactions.

Andrew specialises in strategic land acquisitions and estate set ups to include dealing with statutory requirements of s.106, s.38, s.278 and s.104 Agreements for Developers. In addition, he regularly advises on Option Agreements, Promotion Agreements, Overage Agreements and Conditional Contracts usually where the purchase is linked to the grant of a satisfactory planning consent.

Andrew also has a number of clients with property portfolios and regularly advises and guides on issues including leasehold Licences to Assign, Licences for Alterations, Rent Deposit Bonds and Guarantees, Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Lease renewals and portfolio and property refinancing.

Approach to work

Over the years Andrew has become a trusted legal adviser to his longstanding clients and is regularly asked to attend company board meetings to advise and guide on legal issues. Andrew is known and trusted in the commercial property community for his swift and proactive advice and “can do” approach.

Specialist practice areas

Andrew specialises in residential development and strategic land acquisition, including:

conditional contracts
golden brick contracts
fixed and variable price contracts
option agreements
promotion agreements
development agreements
overage agreements
development site set-ups

He also advises on general commercial property matters, including:

leasehold transactions such as new leases, subleases and assignment of leases for both landlords and tenants
acquisitions and disposals of commercial and mixed-use property, including retail, office, leisure and industrial properties