Gurpreet Hayer

Why did you choose the law?

I wasn’t one of those people who always knew they wanted to be a lawyer. The more I learned more about the profession through university and work experience, the more I realised I enjoyed working with people, understanding their objectives and helping them solve commercial problems. That’s what ultimately drew me to commercial property, and more than 20 years later it’s still what I enjoy most about the job.

Tell us a bit about how you got here…

My training contract was somewhat unique, as I spent time at the Manchester, Leeds and London offices of a national law firm before deciding to qualify into commercial property in London.

Since qualifying, I have worked in London and Birmingham at a number of top-tier City law firms, advising on a wide variety of high value and complex commercial transactions. Joining Band Hatton Button as a Partner in 2025 was an exciting opportunity to continue delivering pragmatic, client-focussed advice while helping to grow the firm’s commercial property offering.

What does your day job look like?

My work includes acquisitions and disposals for occupiers and investors, a broad range of landlord and tenant matters, development projects, corporate support work and property finance for lenders and borrowers.

Alongside managing transactions, I spend a great deal of time getting to know my clients’ businesses, understanding their commercial objectives, negotiating practical solutions and becoming a trusted adviser. From a management perspective, I also focus on mentoring junior lawyers and collaborating with colleagues across the firm.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, keeping active and travelling whenever I get the opportunity, with one of the highlights being a nine-month trip around the world before starting my legal career.

Having played football and cricket for many years, I now spend more time in the stands watching Coventry City with my son!

I’m also actively involved in my family’s charitable foundation in Punjab, India, and I try to visit every few years.

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