Ashfords LLP has a solid track record in assisting public and private sector clients with a broad spectrum of commercial property work. Secured lending finance matters are a core area of instruction for the group, which is also active in cases involving the social housing, energy, health care, and waste management sectors. The 'wonderful' Robin De Wreede heads up the practice; he has extensive experience in handling major regeneration and development projects. Tim Heal assists with joint ventures and land acquisition matters; James Heath is a key name to note for secured lending cases; and Michael Gay focuses on residential and commercial development transactions. Investment issues are prominent in Simon Bailey's workload. Emma Warren departed in June 2024.

With experience in handling infrastructure, energy and residential development matters, the team at Michelmores LLP leverages the firm's expertise in tax, corporate and litigation in order to support clients throughout the life cycle of projects. Transactional matters remain a core area of instruction for the group. Based in Exeter, Emma Honey, who focuses on residential developments, and Lucy Smallwood, co-lead the practice. Stephen Newson focuses on energy projects, and Chloe Howard-Smith assists developers, housebuilders and land promoters with mixed-use schemes.

The 'strong' team at Steele Raymond LLP is well versed in handling project development matters, real estate finance and asset management issues. The group's workload includes acquisitions and disposals, planning matters, and overage agreements. The 'highly intelligent' Emma Stainwright advises landowners and housebuilders on residential developments, and Luc Algar assists with retail, leisure and logistic matters; the duo co-head the practice. Chris Twaits is 'a very good commercial property solicitor', with a solid track record in handling investment and development mandates. Rosanna Parker has 'strong negotiation skills'.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises across a wide spectrum of investment and development commercial property matters, often for clients in the social housing, senior housing properties, and student accommodation sectors. The client base includes investors, developers, local authorities and government departments. Leading the team from the Exeter office, Georgina Savill‐James is noted for her affordable housing and housebuilding work. Chris Rundle brings experience in handling development and leasing matters, and Ben Neary has expertise in commercial real estate finance investment transactions. Gail White is a key name for public sector work.

The Plymouth-based team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP advises local and national clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors on real estate finance, development work and leasing matters. The group has particular strength in advising on regeneration projects. Craig Moore specialises in property finance matters, while Nicola Jonas brings expertise in landlord and tenant issues. Samantha Orluta acts for developers and housing associations in residential development matters, and Jason Hobday is well versed in handling disputes in the residential property sector. The quartet co-lead the department. Other key practitioners include Krista McCarthy, who advises on matters in the retail, manufacturing, education and public sectors.

At Foot Anstey, the group continues to handle a high volume of work from clients in the retail, telecoms, energy, social housing, infrastructure and residential sectors. Space and satellite sector matters are a developing area of strength for the team, which also continues to assist developers and housebuilders with Islamic finance work. John Catchpole is well versed in property portfolio management and restructuring matters. Other key practitioners include Kate Dawe, who has a solid track record in handling development cases for clients in the leisure, retail and logistics sectors.

The commercial property team at Lester Aldridge LLP has extensive experience in handling real estate finance and investment matters, as well as development work and portfolio management cases. Under the leadership of Bournemouth-based Mark Benham and Suki Samra, who 'adds value with his knowledge, wisdom, and calming advice and guidance', the group is well versed in acting for clients in the residential, healthcare, senior housing and ports sectors. Phoebe Chandler's workload includes bridging finance matters, and Nicola Highland is 'an absolute star'.

Stephens Scown LLP is well versed in assisting clients with a wide range of commercial property matters. Land development work is a core area of instruction for the group, which regularly acts for companies in the health care, tourism and leisure sectors. Practice head Michael Beadel has experience in advising on urban extensions and waste disposal operations. The 'knowledgeable' Aimee Barrable 'considers each point, asks insightful questions and provides specific advice'. Toby Pool is a key contact for companies in the leisure and tourism sectors.

The team at Blanchards Bailey LLP leverages the expertise of other practice groups in the firm, including corporate, real estate and dispute resolution, in order to support clients with a wide range of commercial property matters. Agricultural cases are prominent in the department’s workload; practice head Sarah Dunlop has established expertise in handling instructions from clients in the sector. Robin Cole advises on development issues, and Kate Samuel is ‘responsive, clear, and practical‘.

The Plymouth-based team at Bright Solicitors has a solid track record in handling property development and investment matters. Other key areas of instruction for the group include development finance mandates, portfolio management cases and bridging loan matters. Georgia Jones and Joanne Russell co-head the practice.

Frettens LLP's practice assists with property finance and landlord and tenant matters, and the group is routinely instructed by developers and financial sector clients. Based in the Christchurch office, practice head Oonagh McKinney acts on property transfer mandates, while Hannah Martin handles option agreements.

GA Solicitors advises on the full gamut of commercial property matters, ranging from landlord and tenant issues to development and investment work. The firm regularly assists clients in the healthcare and residential sectors. David Stone, who focuses on landlord and tenant work, leads the practice. Lucy Foster garners praise for her 'initiative and pragmatism that allows matters to progress quickly while adding real value', and Tony Dupreez handles land acquisitions and disposals, as well as option and overage agreements.

The ‘proactive and efficient’ team at Murrell Associates LLP acts on property portfolio management matters, transactional cases, joint ventures and developments, particularly for clients in the residential sector. The group is also very experienced in handling instructions from energy and infrastructure sector companies. The 'excellent' David Williams, who focuses on work in the hospitality sector, heads the practice.

The team at Wolferstans specialises in assisting SMEs, corporate occupiers, and clients in the non-profit and education sectors with a range of commercial property matters. The group is led by Arash Dinari, who regularly represents housebuilders, developers, and landowners in mandates. The ‘excellent’ Paul Bramall handles site acquisitions and developments.

At Wollens, the commercial property team ‘tailors its advice to clients’ specific needs, ensuring practical and strategic solutions for property transactions’. The group is very experienced in handling instructions from clients in the hospitality and leisure sector, and is equally strong in assisting with portfolio management matters. Ashley Bevans, who demonstrates ‘strategic insight and problem-solving skills’, heads the practice, and is well versed in advising on the sale and disposal of assets in the hospitality and leisure sector. Cheryl Bolt is 'efficient and knowledgeable’, with particular expertise in handling development projects.