The Cheltenham-based team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP handles a wide range of property matters, including developments, portfolio management issues, financings and tenancy work. The group has particular strength in cases involving commercial, residential and rural assets. The practice is led by Ian Brothwood, who specialises in advising on residential schemes. Naomi Nettleton has expertise in the hospitality sector, while Phil Webb focuses on rural development projects. Charlotte Mee represents private individuals, investors, developers and lenders in mandates. Nigel Morton retired from practice in April 2024.

Clarke Willmott LLP ‘s team stands out for its ‘strong property transaction knowledge and experience‘. The group’s workload includes handling property acquisitions and disposals, leases, and lending matters for investors, developers and landowners in the public and private sectors. Based in Taunton, the group is co-led by Simon Day and Sarah Manley, who specialises in assisting with commercial landlord and tenant matters. Andrea Livingstone is active in the retail and office sectors, while Robert Hill acts on development finance work.

The team at Goughs Solicitors is very experienced in assisting clients with the full life-cycle of development projects. The group is also experienced in handling property transactions, acquisitions, disposals and refinancing matters. Gemma Millard co-heads the practice with Andrew Given, who has a strong track record in handling housebuilding matters. Gemma Sumsion is noted for her work in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Aimee Glover is 'always highly efficient, professional, quick to respond and a delight to work with'.

Willans LLP's 'responsive' team has a 'pragmatic and commercially aware approach' to commercial property matters. The group is well versed in handling landlord and tenant matters and property portfolio management issues for clients in the charity, retail, hospitality and manufacturing sectors, to name a few. Practice head Alasdair Garbutt has expertise in advising on development transactions. Nigel Whittaker handles freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, and Emma Thompson assists with property management matters.

BPE Solicitors LLP has extensive experience in advising clients across a wide range of sectors, ranging from leisure and retail to residential property, on leasing matters. Led by Douglas Armstrong, the team is also adept at handling transactional work and portfolio management issues. Armstrong is well versed in assisting logistics companies, and Paul Engelbrecht is regularly instructed by private individuals, farmers and landowners in mandates. Georgiana Applegate's workload includes assisting with refinancings and the acquisitions and disposals of freehold properties. Antonia Shield and Jo Bewley left the firm in April and November 2024 respectively.

With particular expertise in acting for clients in the education sector, Harrison Clark Rickerbys' team advises on all aspects of commercial property, including finance, planning, development and construction. The group is also adept at leveraging the firm's wider expertise in dispute resolution to assist clients with contentious work. Practice head Ben Thomas specialises in landlord and tenant matters. Mark Carter brings expertise in real estate finance, and Morgan West is active in cases in the education sector.

Maitland Walker LLP advises landowners, developers and housebuilders on a wide range of property transactions and residential and commercial lease matters. The practice is jointly led by Benjamin Slade, who specialises in handling cases in the leisure sector, and Hilary Coles, who focuses on rural and agricultural property work. Rebecca Loud is well versed in handling landlord and tenant issues.

Porter Dodson LLP's team has 'exceptional expertise in the area of commercial property'. The group regularly acts for clients in the healthcare, renewable energy and residential sectors, and is well versed in assisting with lease arrangements. The practice is led by Taunton-based Ben Hingley, who advises landowners on option agreements and contract matters. Victoria Walker is very experienced in portfolio management and property finance matters.

RWK Goodman is very experienced in handling site acquisitions and portfolio management issues, often for clients in the energy, healthcare, hospitality, office and charity sectors. The 'hugely approachable' Richard Roth brings expertise in advising property developers and pension funds on land development matters; he co-leads the practice with Peter Foskett. Paul Daniels is a name to note.

Stone King LLP regularly advises clients on the buying, selling and leasing of property, and has expertise in contentious matters. The team is particularly skilled in assisting charity sector clients with property transactions and portfolio management issues. Based in Bath, practice head Caroline Taylor handles leasing matters concerning retail and commercial properties. Hugh Pearce is a key practitioner to note. Joanne Burton left the firm in April 2025.

Wansbroughs is home to a ‘great team which covers all aspects of commercial property advice‘. The group’s workload includes advising on development projects and land matters for clients in the renewable energy, health care and residential sectors, as well as assisting landed estates. The Devizes-based practice is led by Neil Patterson, who specialises in handling option agreements and land mandates. Christopher Ware is ‘extremely approachable, technically excellent, detailed and diligent‘.