Tom is a Partner and Commercial Property Solicitor with a wealth of experience acting for clients both locally and nationally since 2005.
Tom acts for private individuals, pension funds, small businesses, national companies, banks, charities and social landlords on a wide range of legal matters from land acquisitions and developments as well as business leases, sales and purchases, lease renewals and extensions, through to larger commercial property and land transactions.
He specialises in the acquisition and disposal of commercial property and land and is a Member of the Agricultural Law Association)
Tom was also Head of our Commercial Property Team from November 2013 – 8th April 2019 before handing over the reigns in order to join the firm’s Board of Management, as Head of the Non-Contentious Business Unit with overall responsibility for overseeing the smooth running of our Residential Conveyancing, Private Client and Court of Protection Teams. As well as his management roles, Tom remains a vital part of our Commercial Property Team.
Tom is also Head of the Social Housing Team at Wilson Browne, which is recommended by the Legal 500 a guide to “who’s who” in the legal world. He is also a member of the Social Housing Law Association and has a wealth of experience in advising Housing Associations. He advises on all aspects of non-contentious property deals for such clients from site acquisition together with planning and funding agreements through to the development and onward affordable housing sales of the properties constructed on such sites.
Tom was also one of the first solicitors to advise on the acquisition of property under the Government’s Mortgage Rescue and Syndicated Mortgage Rescue Schemes which ran from circa 2008-2015. He also oversees the team acting for several clients in relation to Shared Ownership Sales and Right to Buy disposals.
His approach is to provide clear advice and he bases a huge emphasis on communication. Tom works with clients to ensure that they are kept up to date with likely timescales, issues that may arise and of course, general progress. His aim is to make the whole legal process as painless and straightforward for you as possible.
Tom studied for his law degree at University College Northampton before going on to study the Legal Practice Course at De Montfort University in Leicester. Whilst studying for his degree, he spent some of his spare time volunteering as an advisor at Northampton Citizens Advice Bureau.
Tom is a committee member of Higham Ferrers Association for the Apprehension and Prosecution of Felons (and was Chair 2020-2023) and also a member of the Parents and Carers Advisory Board (PCAB) at Rugby Free Primary School.
Expert in:
- Commercial Property
- Break Clauses In Commercial Leases
- Buying, Selling Or Leasing Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Dilapidations At The End Of A Lease – What Are They?
- Energy Performance Certificates For Commercial Properties
- Getting Your Head Around Heads Of Terms
- Landlord And Tenant Responsibilities For Commercial Premises
- Lease agreements – Commercial Leases – A Brief Overview
- Leasing – What You Should Know
- Licences To Assign Or Sublet Commercial Premises
- MEES Regulations From A Tenant’s Perspective
- Overview for Commercial Property Legal Services
- Permitted Use
- Repairing Obligations In Commercial Property
- Social Housing
- Agriculture & Rural Land Solicitors
- Logistics
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Awards and Accreditations
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Tom always gets back to me whenever I call or e-mail. He has been running several files for us over a period of 18 months or more and has continued to update and evaluate on all the issues.
Anon
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Really pleased you were dealing with this Tom. Safe pair of hands.
David Bolton FPFS, Chartered Financial Planner, Dynamic Wealth
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Good advice with excellent service.
Anon
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Tom looks after us very well. He is thoroughly professional and does what he says he will within the timeframes promised. Service that we have no problem paying for!
S Waldron, F P Services
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Thank you very much it has been a pleasure working you on this. I found your service kind and professional.
Eido Almog – Global Processing Services
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You have been endlessly patient while dealing with our lease, always swift to respond to our many, many queries (!!) and making sure our interests were protected. A very small project compared to others that you have worked on, but we were never made to feel that ours wasn't the most important to you. Thank you
Ms K H
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Please accept my sincere appreciation for the way you have dealt with this transaction.
Michael Fay, Managing Director – FCS Laser Mail
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Can’t thank you enough Tom for all your work and help in this matter and for all the assistance your Company has given my late father over many years. My thanks again and my best wishes to you for the future.
Mr J Eaton
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We were delighted with the work Tom and Emma have conducted on our behalf in relation to this site. For us, communication is key, and it was great to work in partnership with Tom and Emma keeping us informed every step of the way.
Jim Patman, Executive Director, Development, EMH Group
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I would like to thank you for the helpful, considerate and efficient way our sale was dealt with.
Anon
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Working with Tom has been an absolute pleasure, our requests have never been a problem and his communication is accurate and quick, which to us is most important as a business. A professional service provided by easily the best solicitors in the area. Wilson Browne will continue to be our 1st choice
Anon
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I am writing to express a heart-felt thank you to you for all that you have done, for your help, professionalism, warmth and dedication.
Anon
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I would just like to thank everyone for the helpful, considerate and efficient way our sale was dealt with.
Anon
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An excellent service at a reasonable price, carried out in a timely manner. To be highly recommended.
Anon
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I can’t thank you enough for your patience and expertise along with your brilliant recommendations along the way. THANK YOU!
John Barrie
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We were provided with clear options regarding dealing with a client who was often trying to alter his position to delay matters. It was really important for us to have a solicitor who provided timely advice to enable us to make the right decision.
Mr & Mrs S.
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I want to thank you for always being available and prompt in your response. You are also so patient in answering all my continuous, and often repetitive, questions. I do believe the service you gave us was second to none and an extremely high standard. I will not hesitate to use you personally or recommend you to family and friends.
Director, local Early Years Educational Establishment
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Thank you for your assistance and timely actions. I will be happy to recommend you to my further clients.
Mandy, Relationship Manager – Natwest.
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The team at Wilson Browne Solicitors have been a great support. Everything was dealt with efficiently and with attention to detail. All was presented in a clear understandable way, with no question too small. I would highly recommend.
Ali Lutener, Clifton Playgroup Ltd
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Highly Recommended. Excellent service from a professional team.
Richard Sanders Holdings Limited
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Just wanted to thank you and Tracy for all your professional work regarding the property remortgage. Very pleased with everything that you have done and hopefully we will use your company in the future.
Mr S Reed, Commercial Property Landlord
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Thank you for your efficient and helpful service, (especially with the new tenant, he was a bit trying) we will definitely use you again if we need to, once again, thank you,
Mr & Mrs H, Commercial Landlords
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We found the service provided prompt, pro-active, clear and effective and would recommend it to others unreservedly.
Mr O.
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May I thank you for your friendly and efficient handling of this matter. Your conveyancing team are now working on 3 house purchases because of the confidence we gained through yourself.
Mr & Mrs Sumner
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It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you over the years.”
Deborah G, Senior Finance Officer – Wellingborough Homes.
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As expected a very professional and efficient service was provided with no unexpected cost despite delays caused by the buyer.
Anon
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A big thank you to Tom and his team for their efficient and highly professional service.
Anon
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It is very reassuring to have such capable and professional people to call on.
Anon
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Excellent service and will certainly use them again. Happy to recommend.
Mr & Mrs German
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A massive thank you for all your help and professionalism.
Mr B Johnson, Commercial Property Owner
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A very professional and speedy service. Thanks for all the help provided by Wilson Browne.
Anon
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I would just like to say how grateful my wife and I are for all of your efforts to get the sale of the factory completed in such a short period of time and how professionally you dealt with all of the obstacles that the bank threw in the way to make your job more difficult than it needed to be.
Mr Wrightson
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We instructed Tom because of both his and Wilson Browne’s excellent reputation. We were delighted by the service received from Tom and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Chantal Codougan – Mama Jacq’s
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Thank you for all your efforts, support (Direct and indirect as it is appreciated how you have been so supportive through LinkedIn etc) and availability to flex to our ever changing needs. I know that I speak on behalf of Paul, myself and the senior team that you and the Wilson Browne team have proven excellent support and we can only speak highly of you.
Director – local company
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I would like to thank you for the way you have handled everything. It has been a pleasure working with you
Anon
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Thank you for your speedy and efficient work during this process…I shall be sure to recommend you to any of my associates in the future.
Anon
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May we say how grateful we are to you for the work you have carried out on our behalf and the way in which you have kept us informed and provided us with advice and support.
Anon
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Thanks again for all your help over the last few weeks on getting this over the line. It’s really appreciated. As I said on the phone it’s a pleasure working with you.
Director, National Dental Practice, and Commercial Property Landlord
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I would like to thank Tom for once again helping us to purchase another property. His efficient and professional manner ensures we meet our deadlines, therefore helping us to purchase properties efficiently and effectively. He is an asset to Wilson Browne.
Anon
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It has been a great experience to work with Tom Warrender and Stuart Love and the team at Wilson Browne Solicitors over the past few years. Their experience, knowledge and guidance have been fantastic. It's been great knowing we had the backing of such a professional Company. I can highly recommend!! Thank you to you and the team.
Paul Edwards
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