BHW Solicitors is recognised for its ability to manage various transactions, often involving financial institutions and agricultural players. Beverley Merrell spearheads the practice, handling a wide range of freehold commercial matters. Eleanor Rattay has amassed considerable experience in secured lending property transactions and matters concerning agricultural properties, while Ian Sanders strengthens the firm’s expertise in development matters. Kate Burlinson‘s practice focuses on representing lenders in refinancings of investment portfolios, and Raj Hundal routinely assists with pension scheme transactions and has niche experience in solar panel leases. Other key members of the team include Alison Harrod and Molly Mcloughlin.

Howes Percival LLP maintains a leading position in the East Midlands commercial property space. Lucy Lord‘s client base includes financial institutions and banks, which she assists with property finance work and portfolio transactions. Nicholas James regularly acts on land acquisitions, promotions, collaborations, and investments, while Stuart Burns has varied commercial property practice. Alexandra Kirkwood has noteworthy experience in estate setups, high-value acquisitions, and academy conversions, and Erica Gradus has particular expertise with landlord and tenant matters. Michelle Woolston and Jasmine Mason are also active within the team.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP has been notably active in assisting landowners with the sale of land to corporate buyers. The group also works with later living and healthcare clients, as well as those involved in high-value commercial developments. Louise Ingram presides over the firm’s residential development work and excels in all aspects of strategic land promotion work. Martin Jones leads the dedicated projects group and is recognised for his ability to manage construction and engineering contracts and financing issues. Peter Rees joined from Knights plc in October 2023.

Wilkin Chapman LLP houses a broad commercial property team with notable specialisms in residential development, social housing, and renewable energy projects; the team also provides assistance to housebuilding clients. Rachael Dicken heads up the practice, with considerable residential development expertise, and Peter Hanson focuses on high-value developments, acting for investment clients with significant portfolios. Jonty Pearson strengthens the team’s energy offering, often assisting landowners, while Helen Barton‘s caseload includes residential developments and energy projects. Emma Ellinor focuses on construction law, and Tom Gibbons is a key name for investment portfolio work.

Chattertons‘ commercial property practice is sizeable and often acts for national and regional developers. The team is led by Jonathan Blythe, who handles a varied caseload of commercial property work. Neil Etherington assists with the full spectrum of property transactions, while landlord and tenant transactions are key facets of May Ozga‘s workload. Stephen Fielding and Jo Ladds are both key contacts for developer and landowning clients, while Katherine Bunting oversees various commercial and agricultural property transactions.

Freeths LLP combines key sector expertise with specialist legal knowledge on commercial property transactions. Simon Abbott is an investment management specialist who has also assisted many landlords and tenants with retail matters. Sam Pancholi is known for his particular expertise in healthcare properties, while Harjit Saund has experience in property investment, asset management, property finance, and landlord and tenant matters. Conditional sales and acquisitions, forward funding work, and forward sale matters are all mainstays of Kishen Ravalia‘s workload.

HCR Hewitsons manages a steady stream of commercial property instructions from educational institutions and charities; Yvette Morgan is noted for her public sector development expertise and ability to assist mixed-use development projects. Claire Howard-Amos heads up the practice and is well-versed in multiphase developments and transactions. Marc Carter focuses on acquisitions, disposals, development work, landlord and tenant transactions, and corporate support matters, and Trish Kempson’s broad practice focuses on clients from the charity and education sectors. Katie Wall is also a key member of the team.

Acting for a broad client base, Wilson Browne Solicitors handles acquisitions, option and promotion agreements, developments, and complex leases. Ika Castka is a key contact for agricultural and rural clients seeking advice on property matters, and Tom Warrender has worked on many high-value acquisitions and disposals, while John Punni assists residential development clients. The practice also benefits from Nina Wilson‘s experience in the full range of commercial property transactions.

Excello Law has grown its presence in the Midlands region, and Richard Osborn has maintained his close links with the University of Leicester and is noted for his significant experience in commercial and residential developments. Satpaul Dard receives plaudits for his specialist knowledge of retail agency and occupation mandates.

Nelsons Solicitors Limited is a specialist commercial property firm with key experience in residential and urban developments. The firm also has noteworthy experience in refinancings and secured lending instructions. James Coningsby has worked extensively on complex development work, acting for clients in the the private and public sectors, as well as lenders. Kirsty Adams joined in November 2023, and specialises in property disposals, including sales, leases, licenses, and assignments.

As the product of a recent merger, Rothera Bray has bolstered its commercial property offering. The team possesses skills in developments, leasing matters, and property finance work. Team head Phillip Heseltine is regularly instructed by pension funds, trusts and companies to assist with disposals and investment management work. Local high-end property developers call upon Antony Fyson for property law advice, and Catherine Angrave extends the firm’s secured lending capabilities.

Sills & Betteridge LLP provides a range of commercial and agricultural property advice. Team head Malachy McGill assists with complex overage agreements and landlord and tenant matters, while Susan Thomas has particular expertise in plot sales and section 106 agreements. Melissa Kirk and Raj Blackburn are both adept at land disposals. Teagan Solari departed in December 2023.