Mike Busby

Specialising in strategic land advice, Mike works with large landowners and mid-tier residential developers, providing guidance on promotion agreements, options, overage agreements, and conditional contracts. His client base includes numerous residential and mixed-use developers, those in the living sector, such as developers of care homes, and investors.

Mike is also adept at handling the acquisition and disposal of diverse portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and advising family offices. He offers his expertise to national retailers and leisure operators, including golf course owners, hotel operators, global retail brands and restaurateurs. Mike’s multifaceted skillset and strategic insight make him an invaluable asset to his clients, adding value and spotting opportunities.

Personally ranked in Chambers UK for over 10 years, and the lead partner within the South East real estate team, ranked in Band 1 in the Legal 500, the team’s strength in depth is noted, and they are praised as ‘a group of very talented, dedicated and personable professionals that are invested in understanding the client’s business’. Mike’s unique position allows him to effectively assemble and lead the ideal client team, leveraging his comprehensive understanding of the firm’s operations and the various specialisms within it to provide the perfect, commercial client fit.