Burges Salmon LLP's practice, which is led by the 'outstanding' Richard Read, is highly regarded for its expertise in advising on high-value property portfolio management, as well as handling leasing, acquisitions and disposals. The team is well-versed in advising on large-scale project development matters, including mixed-use development projects, on a national scale. Read is a key practitioner for portfolio management mandates, while the 'excellent' Richard Clark has extensive experience in handling tenancy and corporate occupier matters. Philip Beer's workload includes redevelopment and regeneration projects; Ross Polkinghorne is active in investment cases; and Amy Simpson advises on procurement proceedings and infrastructure development matters.

The team at Ashfords LLP is ‘highly responsive and provides clear, straightforward advice‘ on property transactions in a wide range of sectors. Key areas of instruction for the group include land mandates and residential development matters, and the group reports an uptick in work from clients in the healthcare sector. Kate Topp and Robin de Wreede co-head the practice. Andrew Worley ‘brings valuable expertise and a wealth of knowledge‘ in residential property work. Ian Ramsay Tompkins was promoted to the partnership in May 2024, and Isabelle Clement left the firm in October 2024.

The team at Bevan Brittan LLP is well-versed in handling a wide spectrum of property matters, including developments, regeneration schemes, transactional matters, leasing issues and portfolio management. The group is adept at representing public sector clients in mandates, and has seen an uptick in instructions from the private sector. Practice head Rob Harrison advises NHS organisations and government departments on property transactions. Alison Buckingham specialises in handling cases involving residential developments, and David Hobbs has extensive expertise in asset management matters. Harriet Murray Jones is active on work in the energy sector.

Property transactions form a key pillar of DAC Beachcroft LLP's practice, which is well known for advising clients in the health and social care sectors on development matters and finance work. The practice is led by Nick Knapman, who specialises in handling contentious real estate matters. Stan Campbell acts for corporate occupiers, while Anne Holden brings expertise in property development matters.

Led by Bristol-based Michael Bray and Duncan Tringham, the team at Freeths LLP provides ‘great quality advice‘ on regeneration and development projects, infrastructure matters and energy sector cases. The group often acts for local authorities in mandates, and Tringham has experience in handling collaborative projects between private and public sector clients. Bray is a key name for logistics and energy sector projects, while Daniel Cuthbert acts on contentious matters and Richard Broadbent handles environmental issues.

TLT maintains a solid track record in handling mandates in the hospitality sector, as well as assisting with procurement matters and regeneration projects. Led by Maria Connolly, the team routinely advises clients on acquisitions, disposals and refinancing work, spanning a wide range of industries. Julia Lucas regularly acts for companies in the food and drink sector, and David Smithen leads on urban regeneration projects.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has an excellent reputation for handling the real estate aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. The team often represents public sector clients and developers in renewable energy projects, assisting with acquisitions and leasing matters, and is equally strong in advising on health sector matters. Katherine Douglas specialises in lease-related matters, Andrew Harding focuses on projects in the hospitality sector and Simon Hughes brings expertise in the energy sector; the trio co-head the practice. Briony Holland is active in development and investment work in the energy and retail sectors.

Clarke Willmott LLP's team routinely advises investors and developers operating in the private and public sector, as well as assisting housebuilders with projects. Social housing matters are a core area of expertise for the group. Practice head Simon Day handles investments and tenancy matters, and Helen Wittram is very experienced in assisting with development matters in the social housing space. Philip Thompson is a key contact in the department for housebuilder work.

Led by Lara Borrett-Lynch, the team at Foot Anstey routinely advises on development matters, and assists clients with the whole life cycle of a project. Key sector strengths include retail, telecoms and energy, and Borrett-Lynch is very experienced in handling affordable housing issues. The group is equally adept at assisting with Islamic finance work, a core area of instruction for Imam Qazi. Mark Li is a name to note for transactional work. Isabelle Clement joined the team in November 2024.

Thrings LLP handles secured lending, investment and development matters, often in relation to residential and commercial properties. Led by Bristol-based Robert Barnes, the team is well known for its expertise in assisting clients in the leisure sector with work. Salma Maqsood often handles transactions concerning the development of land. Naomi Manton and Kate Egan-Martin are names to note.

VWV advises local government entities, school trusts, charities and companies on property transactions and portfolio management matters. The team is led by Michelle Bendall, an expert in handling property litigation. Jessica Booz acts for public and charity sector companies, and Robin Rajanah focuses on matters in the education sector.