Birketts LLP has a commercial property group that is 'highly adaptable and responsive with a pragmatic approach'. Practice head Melissa Loucas, who also leads the retail sector group, calls upon a deep bench of talent, including head of real estate investment Cameron Barlow, and residential development specialist Chris Hoxley. The 'highly experienced and always available' Bhargav Trivedi leads on strategic land matters. Residential and commercial development partner Nicola Curle joined from Howes Percival LLP in early 2024. Senior associate Thomas Maxey, who joined from Clyde & Co, handles high-value property transactions. Real estate finance specialists Elizabeth Lee and Laura Jones, and senior associate Andrew Ridout  also play key roles in the group.

Howes Percival LLP has 'a great group of specialist property lawyers who work well collaboratively and as part of a wider professional team'. The firm is highly regarded for commercial and residential development projects, investment and property finance, and has notable expertise in specific sectors such as energy infrastructure. The practice is led by Joanna Nicholls, who handles property finance and landlord/tenant matters, and development specialist Christopher Cubitt. Real estate finance specialist Tessa Haskey and social housing partner Estelle Corner also play key roles in high-value transactions. Nicola Curle joined Birketts LLP, but the firm hired development specialist James Henderson from Aviva. Cubitt advised Persimmon Homes Limited in numerous site acquisitions.

Mills & Reeve LLP has a cross-office practice that has a heavy concentration of talent in Norwich, where practice heads Caroline Dean and Carina Davis are standout partners for development projects and strategic land matters. The firm has 'a very large widely skilled practice with a good range of specialists available to provide advice'. Among the many highly regarded partners are mixed-use development specialist Anna Aldous, residential development expert  Zoe Cooke, portfolio acquisition adviser Lisa-Marie Kennedy, corporate real estate structuring specialist David Siddall, and principal associate Judy Day, who handles education sector projects. Cooke recently advised Lendlease on a £250m residential project at Elephant Park, London.

Ashtons Legal has a strong property practice across the region, led by Magnus McManus in Cambridge, and the Norwich office is becoming an increasingly active component in the firm-wide offering. Newly promoted partner Greg McCurday is the local lead and has notable skills in development and secured lending work. He assisted MH Star UK with the sublease of a logistics site in Bedfordshire. Senior associate Ruth Burrell handles commercial landlord and tenant work, corporate support and commercial conveyancing.

Fosters has a long track record of high-quality services across Norfolk, and its Norwich office is the key hub for its commercial property work. 'Thorough and informative' practice head James Allen is highly regarded and he recently advised Peerless Properties Ltd on a complex multi-party transaction involving both farming and development land. 'Very professional and responsive' associate and conveyancing expert Katy Dickinson is 'extremely professional, helpful and deals with any cases swiftly'. She is a key adviser to Tingdene Holiday Parks.

Isadores is ‘a boutique legal practice providing exceptional levels of service, knowledge and expertise‘. Distinct from the firm’s niche insolvency practice, the group has a particular focus on residential and commercial development projects through practice head Robert Pyke. He recently acted for regional housebuilder Norfolk Homes Limited in an 83-plot project outside Norwich, which included the approval of S38/S104/S278 Agreements. Senior associate Lauren Toynton is building her own development practice, having assisted with local residential development sites.

Spire Solicitors LLP ‘s large commercial property team 'goes that extra mile to be helpful, supportive and approachable'. Practice head Protima Sikdar-Wood is an acknowledged expert in development finance and secured lending. Annette Collen acts for landlords, tenants, investors, trustees and individuals, notably in acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold properties. Key partner Roger Margand is key adviser on transactions in the healthcare and education sectors. Senior associates Ruth Collett and Katharine Chatters are also key members of the team.