Paris Smith LLP is well-placed to assist clients with the full gamut of leasehold enfranchisement, commercial and residential development projects, and property finance matters. John Mansell heads the team in Southampton, while the ‘hugely experienced’  Joanne Spittles advises on a wide variety of issues, including acquisitions and promotion agreements. Rachel Saint specialises in transactions within the retail and leisure sectors, and Hannah Winchester has vast experience in acting for retailers in landlord and tenant matters. Claire Long is a standout member of the team, who is recommended for her skill in managing real estate portfolios. In Winchester, Stuart Allen routinely acts for challenger banks and private lenders in property finance mandates.

Joanne McGuinness heads up the Solent based real estate team at Shoosmiths LLP, which is noted for handling the full range of issues relating to site acquisitions, promotion agreements, and complex regeneration projects. Mehar Patel is a go-to lawyer for property finance, drawing on his significant experience in acting for funds, borrowers, and lenders. Sara Hampson is a key name within the practice for housebuilders and landowners, particularly in relation to residential development projects. Jess Ready and Katrina Spolander are key members of the team; Ready is skilled with advising investment clients on their property portfolios, while Spolander often assists with retail sector matters.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP regularly advises clients on commercial and residential development projects. Heading the team from Southampton, Tim Burbidge has longstanding experience in assisting regeneration companies, developers, and government agencies. Anthony Alderman is recommended for transactions within the energy sector, while Stephen Baker routinely handles acquisitions and disposals of commercial real estate. Further notable members of the team include Nikki Powell, Georgina Hook, and William Akerman. Acting for a lucrative client list which includes Ann Summers and New Look, Powell maintains her strong focus on the retail sector. Hook is particularly skilled in asset management matters, while Akerman has broad experience in large portfolio transactions.

The ‘dedicated and diligent’ practice at Clarke Willmott LLP is well-versed in mandates involving the financing and development of commercial and residential real estate projects. Leading the team from Southampton, Andrew Cooper has vast expertise in matters concerning mixed-use shopping centres and retail parks. Greg Goodman often assists clients with the acquisitions and sales of leasehold properties. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Nicola Sutton, who joined the firm in December 2023 from Foot Anstey. In addition to her capabilities in advising housebuilders and developers on residential projects, Sutton also handles a broad array of commercial landlord and tenant matters.

Lester Aldridge LLP is noted for its expertise in site acquisitions, franchise agreements, and residential development projects. Tom Alder heads the real estate development team in Southampton, while Mark Benham heads the Bournemouth practice. The ‘extremely professional and knowledgeable’ Suki Samra also co-leads the team, and is recommended for his vast knowledge of real estate finance issues. The team was bolstered by the addition of Sam Wylie, who joined from Moore Barlow in October 2023, contributing his experience in advising landlords on the management of their property portfolios.

Moore Barlow houses a commercial property team that stands out due to its strength in land development projects. The practice in Southampton is co-led by Louise Campbell, Martin Duck, and Zoe Owen. Campbell in particular has a broad experience in advising on mixed property acquisitions, financing work, and real estate portfolio management. Luc Algar is ‘an exceptional solicitor with enormous commercial acumen’, often acting for investors, lenders, and developers. Sam Wylie and William Warnock left the firm in September 2023.

Paul Longman heads the Southampton based commercial property practice at Trethowans LLP. Longman has a wealth of experience in handling acquisitions as well as the development and sale of land, and Sarah Humphrey handles a broad range of commercial property matters, routinely acting for SMEs and charities. The ‘outstanding’ Laura Towey regularly acts for investment portfolio clients in matters relating to development and residential projects. Salisbury's Juliet Biddle is another key member of the team, who has deep experience in landlord and tenant transactions. James Kidner co-leads the team from Bournemouth, while Jenni Wicheard heads the practice in Salisbury.

The Southampton based team at Foot Anstey is co-headed by Tim Wheen and Carol Phillips. Specialising in property development, Wheen regularly advises housebuilders on the acquisitions and disposals of residential development schemes, and Phillips is skilled in handling matters within the retail and leisure sectors. The Hampshire practice is also supported by Mark Li and Philip Brown in Bristol. Brown joined the firm in May 2023 from Clarke Willmott LLP.

The real estate team at Herrington Carmichael LLP is noted for its broad expertise in property finance and development schemes. Liz Hailey leads the practice out of the Farnborough office, regularly assisting tenants, landlords, investors, and lenders. Tim Hardesty and Rachel Duncan are key names within the group. Hardesty has broad expertise in residential development projects and land acquisitions, while Duncan exhibits vast knowledge of the leasing of investment properties.

The real estate team at Irwin Mitchell is headed by Guy Sackett in Crawley. Samuel Mann is a key contact within the Southampton office, regularly advising housebuilders on residential development projects. The Hampshire practice often collaborates with the Chichester team, which includes Sam Knight and Tina Webster. In particular, Knight is noted for his experience advising developers on nutrient neutrality schemes.

Located in Basingstoke, the commercial property team at Phillips Solicitors is co-led by Clare Strachan and Emma Elkington. Strachan specialises in commercial landlord and tenant matters, investment property acquisitions, and lease negotiations. Elkington regularly advises housebuilders, developers, and landowners. The ‘hardworking and diligent’ Matthew Morris-Ashton is noted for his experience in commercial property transactions.