Addleshaw Goddard's commercial property practice is well-known for handling complex and high-value matters for its diverse client base, which notably features National Grid Group of Companies, Airport City Manchester and Access to Music Limited. Nancy McGuire heads the practice, and key figures within the team include Daniel Sweeney who is noted as being the ‘go-to advisor for numerous retail and leisure operators’; Catherine Fearnhead who is experienced advising on complex strategic projects and development matters; Paul Barnard who harnesses a specialism in key acquisition matters; and Vicky Niescier. Peter Kershaw stands out due to his transactional expertise, while Lucy Butterworth regularly advises on high-value matters at both local and national scale.
Commercial property: Manchester in North West
Addleshaw Goddard
Responsables de la pratique:
Nancy McGuire
Autres avocats clés:
Vicky Niescier; Paul Barnard; Lucy Butterworth; Nadia McMahon-Wilson; Daniel Sweeney; Catherine Fearnhead; Chris Emery; Dan Vincent; Peter Kershaw; Michael Corbett; Rhian Baggaley
Les références
‘A very responsive and well-integrated team. Able to deliver on all of our requirements within the firm.’
‘Vicky Niescier provides an extensive level of client care and always seeks out solutions and examples.’
‘Exceptional team with expert knowledge across the sector. Very easy to deal with and very good at dealing with very complex matters in an efficient and expedient manner.’
Principaux clients
abrdn group of companies
Adham
Access to Music Limited
Airport City Manchester
Allied London Group of Companies
Asda Group of Companies
Barclays Corporate Real Estate Services
Boohoo Group of Companies
Blank Street UK Limited
Bruntwood Group of Companies
Bulla W8 Limited
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Co-operative Group Companies
Coya Angel Limited
Denton Associates (Group) Limited
Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland
DP World Group of Companies
Equorium Property Company Limited
Far East Corporation
Hermes Group of Companies
Honda Group of Companies
Glenbrook
Gravity Media (UK) Limited – Paul Barnard
Gresham House
Halfords Group
Hallam Land Management Limited
Hollins Strategic Land LLP
Ifor Williams Trailers Limited
Incognito Assets Ltd
JD Sports Group Companies
KPFF Limited
Liberty Charge Limited
Lookers Plc
Lothian Pension Fund
Los Mochis W8 Limited
Lote Global Investments Ltd
MGH Card LLP
Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited
The Miller Group Companies
Muse Developments Group Companies
National Grid Group of Companies
Neptune Retail Limited
Northern Trust Company Limited
One Heritage Group Of Companies
Parthena Reys
Peel NRE
Peel Land and Property Group Companies
Prologis Group of Companies
Redsun Properties Limited
SGN Group Companies
SSE plc
Santander Group Companies
Schroders Group Companies
Span Group Limited
Stroma Group of Companies
Story Homes Limited
Telereal Group of Companies
Thesleff Group Ltd
Todd Architects Limited
Tsunami Axis Limited
TGR Retail Ltd
UK Biobank Limited
UK PRS Opportunities General Partner Limited
Vision Express Group of Companies
Vita Group of Companies
Vue Entertainment Group Companies
Wasabi Co Limited
Watkin Jones Plc Group of Companies
Wrenman Lancaster Ltd
Yearsley Food Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the client on the RE aspects of the Part VII insurance business transfer from Standard Life Assurance Limited to Phoenix Life Limited.
- Advised Bruntwood on the property elements of a £500m investment into Bruntwood SciTech, as part of a strategic partnership with Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to support the growth and development of science and tech in Greater Manchester.
- Advised Hermes Wellington Place Site 2 GP Limited as General Partner of Hermes Wellington Place Site 2 Limited Partnership on the landmark pre-letting of 6 floors of office space at 11 & 12 Wellington Place, Leeds for Lloyds Bank’s new Northern HQ.
CMS
The team at CMS routinely acts for its varied client roster, which notably includes Manchester City Council, Mayfield Development Partnerships and Goldman Sachs, on the full gamut of matters. The ‘excellent' team, praised for providing a 'first-rateservice’, advises on a range of high-value projects, including large-scale developments, portfolio asset management, and significant acquisitions and disposals. The 'outstanding' Mark Haywood is an expert in mixed-use regeneration and investment. Key names within the team include Tanya Francis, who ‘goes above and beyond’ for her clients and specialises in key development and regeneration projects, ‘trusted advisor’ Nathan Jansen and Stephanie Adjepong. Michael Buchanan joined the team in July 2023 from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Haywood
Autres avocats clés:
Nathan Jansen; Tanya Francis; Stephanie Adjepong; Michael Buchanan; Tim Williams; Dave Lawson
Les références
‘CMS are an excellent team which provides a first-rate service; they are attentive to the needs of the client, understand the intricacies of the deal, partnerships or critical relationships, and provide pointed and relevant advice.’
‘Nathan Jansen is an excellent and trusted advisor. He provides first-rate client service and is someone to turn to when you have a complex transaction.’
‘CMS always provide a strong and dedicated presence on projects. We have worked with this team on a substantial amount of transactions.’
Principaux clients
Sainsbury’s
Mayfield Development Partnership
Arrow Capital Partners
Manchester Airport Group
Genr8 Developments
Far East Consortium
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Cerberus European Investments LLC
Barings Real Estate Asset Management
Tristan Capital
Pimco Europe Limited
Muse Places
Roberto Cavalli
Assura PLC
Placefirst
Tritax Symmetry
New River REIT
AimCo
Matalan
Delancy
Manchester City Council
Mountpark Logistics
Places for People Leisure Management Limited
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Patrizia UK
Brockston Capital LLP
Blackrock Investment Management UK
Salford City Council
Select Group / Vita
Morris Homes
Sigma Capital
English Cities Fund
Ask Real Estate Limited
Cole Waterhouse
Cromwell Property Group
London and Continental Railways
BUPA
CityHeart Ltd
Renaker
Metropolitan Borough of St Helens
Benson Elliot
AECOM Limited
EasyHotels
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Caddick Developments Limited
Goldman Sachs
Civitas
Salboy Limited
ARA Dunedin
The G Group of Companies
Argos
CBRE Global Investors
National Grid, Cadent Gas and Strathclyde Pension Funds
DTZ Investors
Bolton City Council
Palace Capital
Land Securities
Tata Chemicals Europe
Inovyn Enterprises
Principaux dossiers
- Advised McLaren Property on its successful appointment as developer of the transformation York Central redevelopment scheme, valued at around £2.5bn.
- Advised Pensions Insurance Corporation on the £268m forward funding of No. 2 Ruskin Square.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
The commercial property offering at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is headed by corporate real estate specialist Elizabeth Cartwright who ‘consistently provides an outstanding service’ to clients. The team often advises on lease and rent matters, and major acquisitions and disposals. Phillip Tunney is particularly experienced in the senior living sector mandates. Portfolio management, and development and regeneration projects are all areas in which Phil Birchall is a specialist, and Tracy Gibson is a key name within the practice. Jayne Speers primarily acts for financial services clients, Joanna Sowerby regularly advises developers on forward funding and mixed-use schemes. Michael Buchanan left the firm in July 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elizabeth Cartwright
Autres avocats clés:
Graham Wallwork; Tracy Gibson; Neal Jones; Jayne Speers; Phillip Tunney; Phil Birchall; Joanna Sowerby
Les références
‘Super responsive as a team.’
‘Elizabeth Cartwright and Graham Wallwork are ever available and friendly and I really rate them.’
‘I find this team works hard to understand our business and our needs. Excellent technical skills; very responsive and good communicators; fun to work with.’
Principaux clients
AXA Investment Managers
Barchester
Booker
Capital & Regional
Castle Green Homes Limited
The Co-operative Bank PLC
English Cities Fund
Essar
Evans Property Group
EG Group (Euro Garages)
European Metal Recycling Limited
European Tyre Enterprise Limited
General Projects
INEOS
Johnson Controls Inc
Kier Property Developments Limited
Lancaster
Lookers Limited
Manchester Airport Group
Airport City Limited Partnership
Morris Homes Limited
Muse Developments Limited
N Brown Group Plc
PH Property
Taylor Wimpey UK Limited
Toni & Guy No
University of Manchester
JMW Solicitors LLP
JMW Solicitors LLP‘s commercial property practice is well-equipped to assist its lucrative client roster, which includes Urban Splash and Greene King, on key regeneration and development projects. The team is also experienced in handling high-value acquisitions and disposals of residential developments. Thomas Pearson leads the team alongside Majid Mahmood, who has a great deal of experience in advising on significant landlord and tenant matters. Will Garnett works on key transactions, while David Frankland is experienced in working on industrial developments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Thomas Pearson; Majid Mahmood
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Burton; David Frankland; Simon Maddox; Robin Sharp; Arti Dawar; Will Garnett
Les références
‘A very knowledgeable and helpful team.’
‘A personal approach.’
‘A good reputation in the real estate sector, particularly in respect of development land.’
Principaux clients
Aqua Commercial Limited
Axis Real Estate Limited
Blackacre (Great Blakenham) Limited
Boutique Hotel Group
Castlemead Group
CityFibre
Greene King
Henry Boot Developments
Barnfield Construction
HSPG
Hurst Accountants Limited
MCR Property Group
Millennium Care UK Limited
Langtree Care Limited
Northold Group
Orchidtame Limited
MCR Property Group
Quorum Estates Limited
Urban Splash
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Blackacre (Great Blakenham) Limited as to all aspects of their ongoing development of Port One, East Anglia’s first carbon neutral Logistics Park, including all acquisitions, disposals and pre-lets together with associated construction, planning, finance and infrastructure work.
- Advised Axis RE Limited on all aspects of its £75m development JV of a 250 apartment BTR scheme at Tariff Street, Manchester, including the forward funding and disposal with City Developments Limited, Singapore.
- Acting for CityFibre on its acquisition of fibre exchange development sites (mix of tenures) and associated Code rights, nationwide.
Mills & Reeve LLP
Advising a varied range of clients on regenerations, developments and investment transactions, the team at Mills & Reeve LLP is well-equipped to handle landlord, tenant and asset management matters for its client portfolio, which includes Salford City Council and Bruntwood. Caroline Hanratty is praised for her ‘fantastic knowledge, drive and enthusiasm’, and Rachel Pitman is noted for her distinctive focus on the life sciences and logistics sectors. Planning expert Melanie Grimshaw regularly advises on regeneration schemes. Mike Edge heads the practice, in which Jennifer Lewis, who leads on noteworthy acquisition and development matters, and Hannah Cheminais, who advises on investment and development transactions, are key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Hanson; Mike Edge
Autres avocats clés:
Hannah Cheminais; Rachel Pitman; Caroline Hanratty; Jennifer Lewis; Fiona Barker; Lindsey Clark
Les références
‘Good real estate expertise at partner and associate level. Accessible, responsive and pragmatic. The team has a good understanding of the client business, its culture and drivers and is always engaged.’
‘Mike Edge, Rachel Pitman and Hannah Cheminais have demonstrated their commitment to the client business over many years but are never complacent. Always innovative. Good team players. ’
‘Mills & Reeve have are the best commercial lawyers in our opinion. They are so proactive and actually chase me to make sure that I have done my work so as not to hold them back. I work with some very important national clients and once they have dealt with Mills & Reeve they are hooked.’
Principaux clients
Bruntwood
Langtree
Salford City Council
Wain Land
Sky House
Worldwide Foods
Urban & Civic
Tritax Symmetry
Homes England
Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
Rowlands
University of Salford
One Heritage
Robertson Group
Vegetarian Society
Capital & Centric
Hassett Homes
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Bruntwood on the property aspects of its transfer of assets valued in excess of £600m to Bruntwood SciTech and £500m of equity investment from the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
- Advising Trafford Bruntwood LLP on the disposal of two connected development sites at the former Kelloggs’ site on Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Advising Urban & Civic Waterbeach Limited on its purchase of Waterbeach Barracks from the Ministry of Defence.
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons LLP's Manchester office houses a ‘unique’ commercial property team, which is known for handling complex projects across the residential, logistics, hotels, mines and minerals and energy sectors. Team lead Jonathan Brocklehurst is noted for his expertise in investment and high-value development matters; Ann-Marie Salmacis has deep knowledge of logistics, strategic land assembly and the promotion aspects of commercial projects. Craig Tordoff is praised by clients for being ‘very commercially-minded’, and Matthew Rowlands is also a key name within the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jonathan Brocklehurst
Autres avocats clés:
Ann-Marie Salmacis; Craig Tordoff; Matthew Rowlands
Les références
‘The team’s people make the practice unique in my opinion. The team at Pinsent Masons whom I have now been working with for 10 years are unique compared to others.’
‘They ensure that relationships are forged between their team and ours, resulting in an excellent working relationship.’
‘Availability of the individuals, who are invested in what we are trying to achieve, stands out. I work in a specific part of our property group, reliant on the advice and support given by Pinsent Masons. Ann-Marie Salmacis and the team provide an excellent service to us.’
Principaux clients
St Modwen
Harworth
Bricks Capital
Balfour Beatty
Tritax Symmetry
Homes England
Whitbread
United Utilities
Wain Estates
Merseyside Pension Fund
Europa Capital
Wilson Bowden
Motor Fuels Group
HBD
Heylo Housing
Grantside
University of Chester
Scarborough Group
Manchester City Council
Kennedy Wilson
Casey Group
Muse Places
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the client on the site assembly and planning promotion of a c500 acre site which will include over 10m square ft of logistics and advanced manufacturing and technology space and c1500 new homes.
- Advising Tritax Symmetry on the complex site assembly (including £4m of Government funding) of a development site forming part of the Halsnead Garden Village Sustainable Urban Extension including the construction of a 1m sq ft landmark logistics facility pre-let to Yodel.
- Advised the client on the £70m disposal of Phase 2 Discovery Quay, Salford having previously advised on the site acquisition and development financing of the project.
Squire Patton Boggs
In Manchester, ‘safe pair of hands’ Mark Barker oversees the commercial property group at Squire Patton Boggs, which handles a varied workload of large-scale transactions, management of portfolios, and the development of major properties, which is Mark Gaffney's area of expertise, in addition to key regeneration projects. Nick Helm left the firm in April 2023. Richard Nichols is a key figure within the team, who is described as ‘intelligent, considered and diligent’, and Claire Hilton specialises in chemical sector-related work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Barker
Autres avocats clés:
Amy Scott; Mark Gaffney; Jonathan Brooke; Richard Nichols; Julian Scott; Claire Hilton
Les références
‘Over the last five years of working with Squires Patton Boggs, I have consistently received a high level of service. Partner engagement is available when needed and they are responsive, which sets them apart. They have a deep understanding of our business model, and can seek expert advice from their wider business.’
‘Richard Nichols is intelligent, considered and diligent. He seeks advice where needed and has a desire to understand the wider situation on each deal. He responds well to challenge and consistently delivers great advice.’
‘Mark Barker is well-known to our business and is a safe pair of hands for our increasingly complicated deals. He provides solid ongoing advice on deals that we have closed, and has an ability to advise us on strategic matters, as well as purely legal matters.’
Principaux clients
AIG Global Real Estate
Co-op Group
Dandara
Dolphin
EDAROTH
English Cities Fund
First Step Group
Fresh Property Group
Galliford Try Investments
Green Earth Developments Limited
Lancashire County Council
Landcare (Manchester) Limited
Leeds City Council
Le-Fylde Estates Limited
Manchester City Council
Muse Places
Nokia
NPL Group
Panacea Developments
Peel Holdings
Preston City Council
Safe As Houses Investment Plc
Taylor Wimpey
Transport for Greater Manchester
Vital Energi
Warrington Borough Council
Watkin Jones Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Galliford Try Investments (GTI) on the forward funding and development of a 32 storey (272) build-to-rent scheme in Cardiff city centre with Citra Living.
- Advising the public sector on the delivery of key transformation and regeneration projects for the region including Preston City Council’s Animate scheme, the leisure led redevelopment of the city’s former indoor market.
- Advising English Cities Fund on the forward funding and development of a new build 196 private residential unit apartment block at New Bailey in Salford.
Brabners LLP
Investment and property management specialist Richard Roberts and Iain Gamble head the commercial property team at Brabners LLP from Liverpool, alongside Manchester-based development expert Roy Barry. High-value regeneration and development projects form a large part of the team’s workload. Krista Powell is a key name within the Manchester group, as is Ross Shine, who is known for his specialism in transactional matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Richard Roberts; Roy Barry; Iain Gamble
Autres avocats clés:
Krista Powell; David Lees; Helen Burns; Olivia Twiss; Cherry Swift; Richard Cowan; Abdul Salam; Ross Shine
Les références
‘A proactive and communicative team, once a brief is given they take the lead on ensuring it is delivered. In operating this way they gain a very clear understanding of the whole development strategy from the outset of a project.’
‘Krista Powell stays involved throughout a transaction ensuring the team are delivering, not crossing boundaries and that the strategy stays on track. David Lees is tenacious in ensuring all parties to a transaction are engaged, particularly counter-party solicitors who may not be as motivated. This is done in a very supportive, non-combative way to bring all parties along.’
‘Roy Barry is very personable and engaging. Although naturally charismatic and confident, Roy does not let those qualities overbear.’
Principaux clients
Adam Scott
Artmax AB
Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Limited
Brayleys Cars Limited
Breeze Capital
Close Brothers Limited
Cole Waterhouse Limited
CorpAcq Group
Flocks Inns Limited
Harrison Hunt
HB Villages Limited
Manchester & Sale Rugby Club Limited
Meridian Developments Ltd
Real Estate Investment Partnerships Limited
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Lutterworth Limited
@SIPP
Tonia Cole Waterhouse (JV) Limited
Well Pharmacy Limited
Clydesdale Bank plc
NatWest
The Charity Bank
Close Brothers
TSB Bank plc
Santander UK plc
Handelsbanken
Barclays Security Trustee Limited
Manchester Airport plc
The Airport City Limited Partnership
The Trustees for Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah Darul Uloom Lancashire U.K
Plymouth Argyle
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA
Vimto (Out of Home) Ltd
Hope Capital Limited
Phoenix Money Ltd
The Atlanta Group
Sefton Borough Council
Lancaster City Council
Sofology
Simply Design
XLR8
National Football Museum
The Mobility Group
Zen Jungle Estates Limited
The Dixon Group
Countyroute
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Oldham Council on the proposed appointment of a master developer for the regeneration of the town centre via a public procurement process.
- Acting for Sale Sharks, a Premiership Rugby Union Club in relation to their endeavours to secure a long-term home at the 12,000 capacity AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.
- Acted for Boughey on their leasehold acquisition of a new build 332,000 square ft distribution hub known as Ergo Lymedale, located in Newcastle under Lyme.
Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co's commercial property offering is co-led by Stephen Lintott, who is noted for his ‘diligent approach’, and Andrew Wallis who is experienced assisting on key transactions. The group is well-regarded for advising on large-scale development projects, including the acquisition and disposals of land and financing issues. Tessa Leonard is a key name for infrastructure and redevelopment matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stephen Lintott; Andrew Wallis
Autres avocats clés:
Jonathan Brown; Tessa Leonard; Kimberley Frost; Nouman Bhatty
Les références
‘The team that we work with at Clyde are easily accessible when we need to discuss details and to progress leases quickly and efficiently. This makes a huge difference.’
‘Very user-friendly, and it feels like having someone fighting our corner with our best interests at heart.’
‘The service given by this firm is excellent.’
Principaux clients
Vita Edinburgh (Iona Street) Limited
Salboy (SPV CO 4) Limited
Climate Innovation District Phase 1B Ltd
Castle Irwell Limited
Fusion Birmingham Propco Limited
Domis Blackfriars Limited
Evonik UK Holdings Limited
Citu Group
FG Victoria House Limited
Cluny Mews Developments Limited
Trustees of the Gylo Property Unit trust
Salboy Central Limited
Redwater Developments Limited
New Era Developments Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Vita Group, a residential developer, with a PBSA product and a BTR product.
- Advised the client on a complex suite of documents, including all the purchase documentation for Phase 1 and Phase 3 of the scheme.
- Advised Redwater Developments on the acquisition of a residential development site from a local authority, together with the development of a related cricket facility which will be used by a local cricket club.
Davitt Jones Bould
The Manchester-based practice at Davitt Jones Bould is highly regarded for its capabilities in advising on high-value developments, acquisitions and disposals, and lease-related issues. Key names include the ‘excellent’ Zaheer Bashir, Abigail Kay who is noted for her ‘fantastic commercial acumen’, and Nichola Gray. The ‘first-class and razor sharp’ Tony Fitzmaurice is well-versed in relocation projects . Madeleine Davitt oversees the group from both Manchester and London.
Responsables de la pratique:
Madeleine Davitt
Autres avocats clés:
Abigail Kay; Zaheer Bashir; Nichola Gray; Sophie Philippon-Thomas; Tony Fitzmaurice; Richard Holmes; Stephen Chalcraft
Les références
‘A personal service from experienced individual solicitors.’
‘Friendly, approachable and competent.’
‘Zaheer Bashir is excellent.’
Principaux clients
National Highways
University of Central Lancashire
Sim Trava
Environment Agency
Natural England
Woking Borough Council
Grainger Plc
Westmorland Plc
Trafford Council
Skanska
Sandyford Properties
Health and Safety Executive
Office for Nuclear Regulation
Principaux dossiers
- Advised National Highways on several major road schemes including the A66 development.
- Advised University of Central Lancashire on the development of two new campus buildings.
DLA Piper
The commercial property practice at DLA Piper has Alison Mills, who divides her time between Liverpool and Manchester, at its head. The team's caseload primarily consists of investment and development mandates. Liverpool-based Mark Beardwood acts as managing partner, and has notable experience in assisting with the full spectrum of real estate matters. Manchester’s Tom Kelsall has vast expertise in real estate development and investment matters, often assisting energy to retail sector clients. Claire Henderson is a key name within the team who ‘goes the extra mile’ for clients.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alison Mills
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Walker; Richard Thompson; Claire Henderson; Tom Kelsall; Mark Beardwood
Les références
‘Andrew Walker is very commercially aware and always on top of what the client actually wants out of a transaction and what they care about.’
‘A very commercial team with capabilities across Liverpool and Manchester. They are easy to work with, give excellent support and nothing is too much trouble. They are good at realising the different perspectives of landlords and tenants to come out with suitable compromises that protect the client but get the deals completed.’
‘There is a strong senior resource, but all the staff are of good quality and training.’
Principaux clients
Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited
Heineken UK Limited
Downing Developments
Elite Partners Capital
CBRE Global Investors
Schroder Real Estate Managers
Maslow Capital
Nuveen
Elan Homes Limited
Picton Capital
Capital & Centric
Liverpool Football Club
Barings Real Estate Advisers
Beavertown Brewery
Orchard Street Investment Management
St James’s Place UK Plc
Transport for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Beaufort Capital
Cheshire West
Chester Borough Council
Amstone Developments Limited
4th Industrial Limited
Toys R Us Properties (UK) Limited
Envivo Group
Room 2 Hometels
Elite Logistics Fund
Elite Commercial REIT
Auto Trader Limited
SThree
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Maslow Capital on the development funding of the £190m One Port Street, a development of 477 premium apartments in Manchester City Centre.
- Advising the client on the development of a new Marine Lake Events Centre regeneration scheme, delivering major economic impacts to Southport.
- Playing a key role in the launch of the Bee Network, Mayor Andy Burnham’s landmark policy whereby Greater Manchester became the first place in England to retake control of buses after 40 years of deregulation.
DWF
Paul Inman heads the commercial property practice at DWF, which regularly represents well-known clients such as Tesco, United Utilities and EE. Naveen Gupta is noted for her distinctive focus on the consumer sector, as is Katherine Carey. The ‘fantastic’ Catherine Haslam has vast knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, whilst Rachel Lawler is well-equipped to handle acquisitions and disposals. Velida Pudic stands out due to her focus on the ESG and sustainability aspects of lease agreements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Inman
Autres avocats clés:
Catherine Haslam, Hannah Megarry; Sophie Hughes; Naveen Gupta; Rachel Lawler; Katherine Carey; Miles Sinclair; Velida Pudic
Les références
‘A very commercial and approachable team – the old maxim of no such as thing as a stupid question. They work with you and don’t have an old fashioned attitude to client relationship.’
‘Naveen Gupta’s knowledge of commercial real estate law is exceptional but where he scores most points is engagement, collaboration and commerciality. Precise and speedy, a real go to lawyer who shares his time well but is also a very pleasant human being!’
‘DWF has provided benchmark quality services in relation to telecom property-related matters since the rollout of the 2G network. Their knowledge and experience has grown with each instruction. They are the foremost firm of lawyers in this field in the UK.’
Principaux clients
Tesco
United Utilities
Whitbread
Premier Inn
Costa Coffee
BT PLC
Mobile Broadband Network Limited
Ineos Group
Boldyn Networks UK Limited
Hutchison 3G UK Limited
The Home Office
The adidas Group
EE
Severn Trent
Wincanton
Melia Hotels
Assura Plc
Swarovski
Homebase
Tapi Carpets
Speedy Hire Plc
LPPI Real Estate Fund
Hanbury Properties
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Tesco on its property and property-related services in England and Wales.
- Acting as Costa’s sole UK property advisers across their estate.
- Handling Whitbread/Premier Inn on all their UK acquisitions for their Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn brands, the particular highlight this year being the acquisition of New London House.
Fieldfisher
Fieldfisher is well-equipped to advise on the full spectrum of commercial property matters. Team lead Liam Buckley is well-known for his capabilities in handling significant developments, particularly in the city centre. The 'excellent' Martin Bloor is a key name, and Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney has a great deal of acquisition and disposal expertise. The group was strengthened by the arrivals of construction specialist Jahanara Hussain and real estate expert Claire Hamilton, who both joined from TLT in July and December 2023 respectively.
Responsables de la pratique:
Liam Buckley
Autres avocats clés:
Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney; Martin Bloor; Matthew Dobson; Jahanara Hussain; Claire Hamilton; Adam Hattersley; John Smith
Les références
‘Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney runs a fantastic team – they are commercial and they get things done.’
‘The team has enough breadth to cover all types of transaction. There is always coverage.’
‘The individuals are thorough in what they do and very responsive. Martin Bloor is an excellent property lawyer with a commercial approach.’
Principaux clients
Aspen Bridging Limited
Booking.com
Cynergy Bank
Deutsche Asset Management
DWS Alternatives GMbH
Sportfive
Catalyst Property Finance
Dominvs Group
Merit Group Plc
Global Gate Capital
Phoenix Global (Pharmaceuticals)
Funding 365
Hagan Land Limited
Urban Waterside Limited
McLaren Construction Limited
Trading Technologies UK Limited
Colliers International Property Consultants
Clancy Consulting
Hived Limited
Green Switch Capital
Harrow Green
Optima Health
Hope Capital
Kennedy Wilson
Kingmoor Park Properties Limited
Market Financial Solutions
Marlowe Plc
Salboy
Octane, Octopus Property
Restore Plc
Richer Sounds Limited
Shell Group Pension Fund
Simon Carves Engineering Limited
Standard Chartered Bank
Toorak Capital
TABHQ
Worthing Borough Council
Lotus Bakeries UK Limited
JP Morgan
St Michaels UK PropCo 2 Limited
McGoff Construction Limited
Langtree
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on the construction aspects of a £400m development, which includes the construction of a development including hotel, residences, offices and leisure units.
- Advised on the construction aspects of a £29m campus re-development (known as project violet) of Sci-Tech business park, Daresbury which includes the construction of various office, laboratory and tech-space developments.
- Advised on the first phase of the development of a bespoke 63,000 square foot parcels delivery facility for national distribution company DPD.
Gateley Legal
Gateley Legal's commercial property practice is headed by Darren Hughes; Louise Ilhan heads the firm's residential development group. Large-scale transactions, mixed-use residential and housebuilder developments are key aspects of the team’s workload, in addition to acquisitions, disposals and high-value finance-related work. Gareth Atkinson has notable expertise in development work, Leanne Murray is a strategic land specialist, and Nick Molloy is a key name for residential matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Louise Ilhan; Darren Hughes
Autres avocats clés:
Leanne Murray; Nick Molloy; Gareth Atkinson; Andrew Ward; Rachel Baker; Jonathan Burton-Baddeley
Principaux clients
Avant Homes Limited
McCarthy & Stone
Hurstwood Holdings
Network Space Developments Limited
Principaux dossiers
Hill Dickinson LLP
Jointly leading Hill Dickinson LLP's ‘second-to-none’ commercial property team are Manchester-based Darren Hamer and Alex McCann who works from the firm’s Liverpool office. Key individuals in the team include Jim Purves and Rosie Edwards, who are both highly regarded by clients for ‘their personal commitment and diligence’; Peter Winnard who handles regeneration and development matters; and the 'first class' Chris Johnston. Jon Pearson-Basudev is particularly adept at handling the due diligence aspects of commercial real estate matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Darren Hamer; Alex McCann
Autres avocats clés:
Jim Purves; Sobiah Khan; Rosie Edwards; Chris Johnston; Josh Pearson; Peter Winnard; Jon Pearson-Basudev; Zara Saunders
Les références
‘The team have a detailed understanding of our internal teams and processes which makes alignment through deals very simple.’
‘Jim Purves and Rosie Edwards provide a great balance and blend of experience in dealing with the variety of challenges that our transactions create and their personal commitment and diligence has seen a number of challenging projects over the line.’
‘Hill Dickinson are experts and they offer a competitive, friendly, flexible and diligent service. They have a diverse team who have experience and expertise in many areas of legal practice and they’re always approachable and on-hand to give expert advice.’
Principaux clients
Biz-Parks
Co-operative Group
Cynergy Bank
DHL
EP Properties
Fox Brothers Group
Genus plc
Gordon Moon Properties
Hurstwood Holdings
Lloyds Banking Group
Lookers Motor Group
M20 Property Group
Oddfellows Friendly Society
Peel Group
Placefirst
Public Sector Plc
Salford City Council
Selbourne Group
Seneca Property
Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society
Tag
Vita Group
Williams Lea
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Placefirst on key regeneration sites in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Halifax with a combined GDV in excess of £50m.
- Advised DHL on complex agreements for the construction and lease of new-build warehouses in various locations.
- Advised new client Seneca Property on the multi-million pound investment purchase of the Preston Central Premier Inn hotel.
Browne Jacobson LLP
Browne Jacobson LLP's commercial property group is headed by Dominic Buckley, who has broad experience spanning the leisure, health and social care, and energy sectors. The team's workload consists of leases and lettings, disposals and due diligence mandates. Practice co-head Victoria Thourgood is well-known for her transactional expertise.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dominic Buckley; Victoria Thourgood
Autres avocats clés:
Paula Hamer; Michael Parkinson
Les références
‘The team takes time to understand the assets they are dealing with and the objectives of their clients, both for the specific transaction and the wider business.’
‘They are proactive and come forward with incisive suggestions to improve a transaction, be it a drafting or structural point.’
‘Victoria Thourgood has a deep understanding of the healthcare sector that when combined with her real estate expertise enables her to deliver an excellent service and be a true part of the transaction team. Victoria’s commerciality has added value to projects that have been handled by the team for us.’
Principaux clients
Encyclis (Walsall) Limited
Maplebeck Holdings Limited
YHA (England & Wales)
CARE Fertility Group Limited
Aspects Building Services
Prime Plc & Hyve Operations Limited
IB Group Limited
Principaux dossiers
DAC Beachcroft LLP
The ‘incredibly proactive and creative’ Alison Key heads DAC Beachcroft LLP's commercial property practice; Key has vast expertise in project management and work regarding mixed-use schemes in particular. Liz Donnelly is ‘diligent and hugely efficient’ and Sally Morris-Smith is a key figure within the team. Peter Williams departed to an in-house role in October 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alison Key
Autres avocats clés:
Sally Morris-Smith; Dan Kendall; Liz Donnelly; Nicola Wood; Gemma Leonard; Adam Tait
Les références
‘Alison Key is incredibly proactive and creative, willing to think outside the box in order to help us achieve our commercial objectives, often in situations that require navigating complex issues within tight timeframes. The team at DACB know our business and it really does feel like they are an extension of our in-house legal function.’
‘We rely on Alison Key for all our commercial real estate needs. She is always available and attentive with a real can-do attitude. She is not afraid of thinking outside of the box to come up with creative solutions to often very complex problems and structures.’
‘Alison has in-depth legal and market knowledge and is my first port of call on any real estate issues. She is very responsive and is happy to be available to answer ad-hoc queries when required. She has worked on a complex deal for us and is great at keeping up the pressure and momentum to get the deal over the line.’
Principaux clients
Starwood Capital Group
Property Alliance Group
Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Tameside MBC
Manchester Innovation Activities Hub
Vistry Partnerships and Countryside Partnerships
Tameside MBC
Evans Homes Limited
Royal London
Lendlease
Property Alliance Group and Moda Living
Glentrool
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Starwood Capital Group and Property Alliance Group in relation to the restructuring of long leases and estate management arrangements to bring forward future development and management of the Renaissance site in central Manchester.
- Supporting Burnley Borough Council in its development and letting of Pioneer Place Burnley including the handing over of the newly constructed cinema to Reel cinemas.
- Advised Vistry Partnerships on the proposed purchase of a significant new residential and mixed-use neighbourhood of up to 1,200 new homes and further developments.
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP houses a team which is noted for handling key investments and developments in city centres. Nick Nyunt heads the practice, and Steve Eccleston is regarded by clients as an ‘excellent problem solver’. Adam Hymes handles a variety of major development matters, including construction documentation to sale related issues, as does David Moroney. Tim Arkwright is a key member of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nick Nyunt
Autres avocats clés:
David Moroney; Christopher Hardy; Andrew Knight; Steve Jackson; Steve Eccleston; Sally Knight; Tim Arkwright; Emma Nimmo
Les références
‘The Kuits team stands out as being very commercially savvy and able to navigate us through some very complex areas to achieve our end objectives. The commercial property team has strength-in-depth in all the key areas that we need so they are able to adapt to the needs of all our transactions. They are used to working under pressure and have the right people with the right expertise to deliver the service we need when we need it.’
‘Kuits leave us in no doubt that we are an important and valued client to them, they constantly strive to be highly accessible, proactive and responsive as required. Nick Nyunt understands how we think and what is important to us. He leads from the front in terms of providing excellent service.’
‘Kuits are extremely commercially savvy. They have helped us navigate complex commercial situations on many occasions and their in-depth understanding of the commercial real estate and funding markets has proved invaluable to us. They leave no stone unturned in finding a commercial solution no matter what the nature of the problem.’
Principaux clients
Relentless Developments
The Heaton Group
Seaham Estates Limited – Pin Property
David Samuel Properties
Stockton Securities Limited
Deansgate Securities LLP
UA92
The Harkalm Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised The Heaton Group – Urban Green Development on property development matters generally, including the construction documentation, planning matters, infrastructure aspects and the sale of 174 residential units on the same site.
- Acted on behalf of Relentless Developments on the deal with Pinsent Masons and Hill Dickinson to lease 26,842 square ft and 18,192 square ft respectively at No. 1 St Michael’s.
- Advised Leeds City Walk Nominees on the purchase of a significant building in Leeds city centre from a major fund.
Pannone Corporate LLP
The commercial property team at Pannone Corporate LLP ‘acts with the utmost level of professionalism’ when assisting its lucrative client base, which includes boohoo.com and Total Fitness. Jointly heading the practice are ‘consummate professional’ James Wynne, and freehold and leasehold development specialist James Harris. Gareth Birch is a key name within the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Wynne; James Harris
Autres avocats clés:
Gareth Birch; Dominic Beddow; Garry King; James Brandwood
Les références
‘Great knowledge base.’
‘A very good team, highly knowledgeable of the market and well-connected. Attentive and good value service.’
‘Dominic Beddow is one to watch – very proactive and really looks after his clients.’
Principaux clients
Junkyard Golf Club Group
Zecol Thomas Limited
Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited
SH Capital Limited
Costcutter Supermarkets Group Limited
Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
Ardagh Glass Limited
Citychance Limited
Palmbest Limited
Bestway Retail Limited
Batleys Properties Limited
Kamani Commercial Property Limited
Mission Mars
Boohoo.com
Intuita Property Investment Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised crazy golf brand, Junkyard Golf Club, on the purchase of its second London site in Camden with a value of £25m.
- Advised multi-concept operator, Mission Mars, on the letting of a flagship London site, as part of an ambitious expansion plan for 2023/24.
- Acted for MCCCL in connection with facilitating the development of Phase 1 of the Viadux Scheme comprising a 375 apartment, 40 storey building at iconic location in Manchester city centre.
Primas
Primas is well-equipped to advise on acquisitions, disposals and development projects. Development specialist Simon Baxter leads the group, and Tim Dillon frequently advises developers on high-value residential and mixed-use projects. Katie Carr is a key member of the practice. David Vayro has since left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Baxter
Autres avocats clés:
Tim Dillon; Katie Carr; Yasar Kaushal; Ann-Marie Daly
Les références
‘Our deals are complex by nature, with varied acquisition structures and timeframes which sometimes involve more than one contract. Their understanding of the affordable housing sector in which we operate, and the support and guidance we have received across the real estate, corporate and commercial team has been instrumental in every deal we have done.’
‘We consider them a key partner in the future of our business.’
‘Simon and his team are fantastic to deal with. His vast experience and collaborative approach makes him invaluable to have on your side when strategising over potential outcomes to issues that arise and how best to navigate them.’
Principaux clients
CNC Robotics Limited
Bismillah Limited
Torus62 Limited
Westshield Limited
V10 Limited
Stanley Investments
ESH Construction Limited
Elite Residential Developments
Stretton Capital Limited
Cityside UK Limited
Hoober Urban Partnerships
DAM Group UK Limited
P.Casey (Developments) Limited
Bentley Motors
Ash Waste Services
Gemini Finance Ltd
Norlife (QEH) Limited
Guildhouse UK Limited
Hall & Co Developments Limited
Liquid Funding Business Limited
MRV Property Group Limited
Marco Living
SEDA Pharmaceutical Developments Limited
Vauxhall Industrial Estate (Stockport) Limited
Collaborate Living Limited
Ryan Tax Services UK Limited
Shipley PropCo Limited
BACWWR Ltd
Redington Capital Limited
Sirloin Steaklounge (trading as Ribeye Restaurants)
Evuna Restaurant Group
MyLahore Restaurant Group
CERT Property Group
Covax Properties Ltd
Zen Holdings Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a landowner and developer joint venture company on all aspects of a £75.6m residential development (forward funded) disposal to a Singapore listed fund.
- Advised a registered provider of social housing in the acquisition and development of Phase 1 of a £156m GDV multi-end user, gateway residential development.
- Advising a registered provider of social housing in the orderly termination of complex development arrangements with a developer and in doing so, rationalizing planning and access requirements to secure the delivery of vital extra care schemes.
Shoosmiths LLP
Patrick Duffy heads Shoosmiths LLP’s commercial property team in Manchester alongside Andrew Pattinson. Ruth Clare is a key figure in the team. In May 2023, Christina Suddes, James Brodie and Daniel Monaghan left the firm, in addition to Paul Gidman in June 2023. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Peter Marsden in May 2023 from Excello Law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Patrick Duffy; Andrew Pattinson
Autres avocats clés:
Emma Tonge; Adam Barrett; Ruth Clare; Anna Lowe; Peter Marsden
Les références
‘Experience, expertise, honesty and integrity; proactive with ideas and solutions; responsive and accessible.’
‘Patrick Duffy, Emma Tonge and Adam Barrett are all outstanding. A cohesive team working well together and providing partner-quality input.’
‘The team are very collaborative and work is managed well. The service is consistent.’
Principaux clients
Taylor Wimpey
Lovell Partnership
Gleeson Homes
EG Group
Ralph Lauren UK Limited
Allied London
Estee Lauder Cosmetics Limited
Lend Lease Residential
Muse Developments
Select Property Group
XPO
Countryside Properties Plc
Footasylum Limited
Derwent Holdings
Svenska Handelsbanken AB
UCI Cinemas International (UK) Limited trading as Odeon
PDI (Holdings) Limited
Bluemantle
Synergie Holdings Limited
Aspire Gym
Humberside Airport
Virgin Wine Online
Likewize
Workshop
Bellway Homes
Royal Borough of Kingston
Bolton Council
Stockport Council
Staying Cool
St Modwen Properties plc
Property Alliance Group Limite
Alliance Real Estate LLP
ARE II LLP
Keepmoat Homes Limited
Anwyl Land Limited
Anwyl Construction Company Limited
Gladman Developments Limited
Austringer Limited
Greenbank Partnerships Limited
Fraser Group
Walgreen Boots Alliance
Monte Blackburn Limited
Vistry Partnerships
Renaker Build
Kellen Homes
Total Developments Limited
Ralph Lauren UK Limited
The Restaurant Group plc
Sigma Property Capital Limited
Chantler Trading Limited
Stretton Wakefield Limited
Lancashire County Council
Morbaine Limited
Edgefold Homes
PLP
Harworth Group
Ainscough Strategic Land
Sourced Regent Plaza Limited
Mount Property Group Limited
Your Housing Group
Wirral Growth Company
Peel Group
Star Academies
Cheshire East Council
Nicoventures Retail (UK) Limited
Hillcrest Homes
Canal and River Trust
Galliford Try Plc
The Beam Trust (A multi-school acadamy trust)
Brydell Partners
Redrow PLC
Access to Music Limited
Milligan Limited
Quartzelec
Stretton Denman Limited
Perfection Point Enterprises Limited
Place Capital Limited
Progress Housing Group
LDS Sales Guarantees Limited
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Prestbury Estates Limited
Canterbury City Council
London Borough of Hounslow
Wain Homes
Glass Futures
Storage 24
Avant
Buccleuch
Bruntwood Works
Bruntwood SciTech
Cole Waterhouse
Henderson Park
Glenbrook
Peveril Securities
Foursynergy Group
FLCT
Williams Group
Trafford Bruntwood
Bury Bruntwood
Manchester Science Partnerships
Northstone Development Limited
Packaged Living
Frontier Estates Limited
Leon Restaurants Limited
Revolution Bars Group PLC
Perseus Land and Developments Limited
Lamington Group
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Henderson Park in their acquisition, funding and development of a 149 acre ex-colliery site at Konect, Kellingley, West Yorkshire into a multi-let landmark distribution park.
- Acting for Bruntwood on their eye catching and market-leading office letting to HM Courts and Tribunal service of over 26,000 square feet of space at West Gate, Leeds.
- Acting for Crosstown Dough, MAC, Jo Malone, Le Labo, Leon and Ralph Lauren on their complex agreements for lease and leases of several key retail lettings at Battersea Power Station, both within the power station and the new buildings constructed around it.
TLT
Andy Bell heads TLT‘s ‘proactive’ commercial property practice; Bell is experienced in handling the finance aspects of development projects. The team’s client roster notably features Manchester Airport Group and St John Ambulance. Philip Moran primarily acts for leisure and retail sector clients, and Patrick Sheehan has vast expertise in handling large transactional projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andy Bell
Autres avocats clés:
Patrick Sheehan; Philip Moran; John Hyde; Joseph Meredith
Les références
‘The team is proactive and helps to drive each case through to completion.’
‘When required, their advice is in plain English and explains all options to resolve any hurdles with their recommended approach and supporting rationale.’
‘The ease with which you can speak with the team to discuss progress sets them apart.’
Principaux clients
Manchester Airport Group
St John Ambulance
Peel Land and Property
JD Sports Fashion plc
WHSmith
Landmark Investments Group
Oldham Borough Council
F1 Arcade
Brasserie Blanc and the Heartwood Collection
Admiral Taverns
Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
TOCA Football
BDO LLP
Bespoke Hotels
Hydes Brewery
Hampshire Trust Bank
New World Trading Company
Seneca Property Investments
boohoo
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for BDO in relation to its taking two floors and a mezzanine floor in ‘green’ lettings/buildings in the UK at the Eden Office Development in Salford.
- Appointed to provide real estate support to Brasserie Blanc’s parent company (Heartwood Collection) on their ongoing expansion programme across the UK, following their recent re-finance.
- Managing matters for Manchester Airport Group, which includes letting arrangements for the airports (Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted) and wider strategic estate management.
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Town centre regeneration projects, acquisitions and asset management matters form a large portion of Trowers & Hamlins LLP's workload. Suzanne Benson leads the practice and has ample residential expertise. Matthew Holbrook has deep knowledge of landlord and tenant issues, and is noted for his specialism asset management, an area in which Anna Metham is an expert.
Responsables de la pratique:
Suzanne Benson
Autres avocats clés:
Darren Ashworth; Matthew Holbrook; Anna Metham
Principaux clients
CERT Property
Tatton Group
Ruttle Group
Bury Council
Wirral Council
Legal & General Affordable Homes
Lockwood Homes
Armstrong Projects
St Helens Borough Council
Swanton Care and Community Limited
Caretech Group
Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust
Mount Anvil
Wolverhampton City Council
of the West Midlands Pension Fund
Cross Keys Homes Limited
BKUK Devco Limited
BKUK Group Limited
Step Places
London & Continental Railways
Global pension fund
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for London and Continental Railways Limited on the acquisition of a retail park in Sheffield from a pension fund, subject to extant occupational leases.
- Acting for Step Places on a complex regeneration in Bolton town centre.
- Acting for L&G Affordable Homes on a complex structure with Vistry Partnerships involving site acquisition agreements, a collaboration agreement, a development agreement, a building lease and ancillary documents.
Beyond Corporate Law
Beyond Corporate Law houses a practice which is well-equipped to advise on a broad range of matters, from acquisitions to joint ventures and investments and ‘feels like a partnership’ to its clients. Hannah Al-Shaghana is noted for her broad expertise, which spans acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, and secured lending matters. James Flynn stands out due to his specialism in construction matters. Owen McKenna left the firm in December 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hannah Al-Shaghana; James Flynn
Les références
‘Easy to work with. Willing to assist and deal with issues as and when requested. Feels like a partnership.’
‘James Flynn is very good for us on corporate and construction law matters.’
Principaux clients
Logik Developments (Arundel Street) Limited
Cityheart Limited
Gino D’Acampo Hotels & Leisure Ltd
Castlefield Estates Ltd
Oak33 Limited
Supreme Imports Ltd
Motel One (UK) Limited
McGoff Group
Downtown Manchester Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Logik Developments in securing a joint venture and investment from in relation to a build-to-rent site at Arundel Street, Manchester.
- Acted for Cityheart on the acquisition of Stockport College, a 450 unit BTR scheme in central Stockport, from the receivers of Investar Property Group.
- Acted for the client in connection with the acquisition of the restaurant space and service level agreement in relation to Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Glaisyers Solicitors LLP
The commercial property practice at Glaisyers ETL is praised by clients for working ‘beyond expectations’. Key practitioner Ross Wellman is experienced advising clients on notable development projects; the formerly separate commercial and residential teams at the practice merged in 2023. The combined group is now led by property transaction specialist Leo Rossiter who arrived from Myerson Solicitors in January 2024. Other team changes include Eric Quirk‘s August 2023 retirement and Sarah Milligan's January 2024 departure.
Responsables de la pratique:
Leo Rossiter
Autres avocats clés:
Ross Wellman; Mick Hewitt; Kathryn O’Rourke
Les références
‘We used Glaisyers for a tricky and very detailed contract negotiation. We needed solid and reliable advice as it was out of our comfort zone. We were helped every step of the way nothing was too much trouble.’
‘The team got us through a tricky negotiation and made sure we didn’t jump in or react too soon. The specific knowledge of the team was good and particularly evident when up against their peers on the other side of the table.’
‘Ross Wellman is capable, knowledgeable and has the support of a solid team.’
Principaux clients
Property Alliance Group
Cowm Top Properties et al
Group First Global Ltd
Store First Self Storage Ltd
Mann Island Properties Limited
Heaton Group
Business First North West Ltd
Sensible Properties Ltd
Salboy
Taylor Rhodes Group
Hallmark Developments Ltd
Russell Homes
My Infinity Homes Ltd
Stewart Title
Concept Group (Wigan) Ltd
Handelsbanken
SPAR10 Limited and Marple House Ltd
PLP Estates Limited
Winterburn Cottages Limited
Kroll Advisory Ltd
McPartland & Gifford Limited
DNA Financial Solutions
Watling Real Estate Limited
Aria Land Limited
Lancashire Properties
Principaux dossiers
- Acting on the acquisition of numerous car parks at major airports and negotiation on an operating agreement.
- Advising on the acquisition and financing of their office building in Manchester for £11m.
- Advising on the acquisition of a site in Salford Quays for £50m.
Irwin Mitchell
Stelios Coutsavlis has broad experience in regeneration and development matters, particularly in the healthcare and renewables sectors, and oversees Irwin Mitchell's commercial property group. Sarah Swann is noted for her specialism in landlord and tenant matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stelios Coutsavlis
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Swann
Les références
‘I have had a really positive experience with Stelios and his team. He is a good communicator and explains everything thoroughly and in way the layman can understand. They are always courteous and keen to help. I would thoroughly recommend the team.’
‘Stelios is a pleasure to work with. He has led me through an area I had very little experience in and made everything straightforward. He is always pleased to help in any way he can and I definitely felt he had my best interests at the forefront of his mind. I can’t praise him enough.’
Principaux clients
Athena Healthcare Group
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited
Page Group
Tatton Group
The Trafford College Group
Horizon Energy Limited
Urban Waterside Limited
Hagan Land Limited
Principaux dossiers
Slater Heelis
The Sale-based commercial property practice at Slater Heelis is jointly led by Zara Banday, who has vast expertise in advising clients on residential property matters; Will Henson, who is noted for his longstanding experience in commercial property; and Jay Lafinhan, who has deep knowledge of finance issues. Awais Alam is a key figure within the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zara Banday; Will Henson; Jay Lafinhan
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Bradbury; Ceri Jones; Anne Irwin; Camilla Thornberry; Awais Alam
Principaux clients
District and County Investments Limited
Oakbridge Financial Services Limited
Justice Capital Limited
Principaux dossiers
Ward Hadaway LLP
The commercial property practice at Ward Hadaway LLP is well-regarded for its work advising on acquisitions, purchases, sales and developments. The ‘commercially aware’ Andrew Dunn, Philip Wright and Matthew O’Brien are the key practitioners in Manchester.
Autres avocats clés:
Phil Wright; Andrew Dunn; Matthew O’Brien; Emma Collins
Les références
‘Ward Hadaway are a very commercially aware practice and understand the needs of their clients during negotiations for property acquisitions.’
‘Phil Wright is very good and knowledgeable regarding commercial property matters.’
‘Andrew Dunn is very commercially aware with an ability to cut through the legal minutiae to very quickly get to the points which matter in deal-making.’
Principaux clients
High Street Bank Begbies Traynor
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Barratt Homes
Maro Developments
David Wilson Homes
Gleeson Homes
JW Lees & Co (Brewers) Limited
Neville Johnson
Weightmans LLP
Weightmans LLP‘s commercial property group of ‘exceptional people’ is jointly led by Andrea Steventon and Karl Jackson. The arrival of Owen McKenna strengthened the team in December 2023, having joined the group from Beyond Corporate Law. Major acquisitions and disposals form predominant part of the team’s workload.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrea Steventon; Karl Jackson
Autres avocats clés:
Eleanor Hadfield; Owen McKenna
Les références
‘Weightmans houses a fantastic team who are always able accommodate your requirements and needs no matter what the issues may be. Their ability to be able to turn matters around quickly and efficiently whilst always ensuring the client’s position and interest is protected is outstanding.’
‘They are a friendly and approachable practice which in our view makes them stand out. Their capability to be able find resolutions to all issues that may arise is extremely valuable especially when they are faced with situations where there are multiple complexities, difficult opposing parties and challenging legal obstacles to overcome.’
‘Exceptional people who are able to fully understand the matters at hand quickly and are able to provide suitable resolutions. What makes the individuals stand out for me is their ability to translate and communicate issues in a way that is easily understandable to the service area clients whilst at the same time being able to come to an appropriate resolution.’
Principaux clients
BDW Trading Limited
Oak Tyres UK Limited
Thomas Jones & Sons (Liverpool) Limited
Greater Manchester Combined Authorities
Nottinghamshire County Council
MJF PensionTrustees Limited
Clyde Importers Limited
Milton Keynes Development Partnership
Elan Homes Limited
The Shires Estates Investments Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for BDW Trading Limited on the acquisition of a new development site delivering approximately 1000 new homes to the north west with the benefit of Homes England funding.
- Acting for North Lincolnshire Council in connection with its support in the rescue of Scunthorpe United Football Club.
- Acting for Thomas Jones & Sons in their purchase and disposal of a complex residential development site.