Rupert Thomas

Consultant

Real Estate Team

About

Rupert Thomas is a Consultant within our Real Estate Team.

Rupert is a commercial property specialist, handling sales, purchases and finance; commercial landlord and tenant; and residential and commercial development.

He has a particular interest in easements and covenants.

Prior to joining Acuity, Rupert has enjoyed a distinguished career in property law. He founded a respected Cardiff-based commercial firm, which later merged with a national firm at which Rupert remained as senior partner of the Cardiff office.

Married with four grown-up daughters, Rupert is kept busy by seven grandchildren and a Labrador. He is a keen sports fan and golfer, is a trustee of both The Jane Hodge Foundation and Llanrumney Hall Community Trust and is President of Cardiff Golf Club.

 

*Rupert Thomas is a Consultant at Acuity Law working on a self-employed basis*

Work highlights

  • Acting for the developer in the establishment of Riverbridge Business Park, Cardiff, and the disposal by sale and lease of the completed units
  • Acting for a niche housebuilder in establishment and financing of a site for 27 detached dwellings in Rhondda Cynon Taff and onward disposals
  • Acting for a landowner in the successful defence of a claim by a neighbour to register an easement by prescription

Expertise

  • Commercial property sales, purchases and finance
  • Commercial landlord and tenant matters
  • Residential and commercial developments
  • Easements and covenants

Accolades

  • The Real Estate Team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners
  • The Commercial Property Team is ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500