Addleshaw Goddard advises notable clients in the hospitality, transport, and living sectors on the full scope of issues relating to infrastructure development projects and regeneration schemes. The team also regularly acts for institutional and real estate investors in high-value portfolio acquisitions, and for retail clients in lease renegotiations. Lucy Sturrock, who works extensively with hospitality and retail clients on real estate transactions, heads the Leeds practice. Anna Heaton co-leads the firm's transport group and has broad knowledge of regeneration projects, while Ian Smith advises a broad range of national and local clients, ranging from local authorities to international corporations. Joe Maitland is noted for his strong focus on the retail sector, and Daniel Glowacz regularly assists investor clients.

The team at Pinsent Masons LLP is noted for having vast expertise in corporate wrapper deals, real estate transactions and on housing and regeneration projects. The team stands out due to its expertise in the residential sector, particularly in relation to Build to Rent projects and the single-family housing rental issues. The practice is jointly led by Jonathan Riley and Richard Daffern, with the former advising on regional housing and manufacturing schemes, and the latter regularly assisting investment clients with commercial ground lease transactions. Key contacts include Victoria Goddard, who regularly advises universities on campus and student accommodation development projects, Stephen Glass, who assists institutional and PE funds with Build to Rent investment projects, and Natalie Hughes, who frequently handles the real estate aspects of corporate transactions.

Walker Morris LLP's team is praised for its ‘outstanding market knowledge’, advising a diverse client base of occupiers, private developers, and both national and international investors on complex development projects and transactions. The group has notable experience in the build to rent and student accommodation sectors. George Bacon assumed leadership of the practice and is a key contact for developers such as Kier Property, while former practice head Jeremy Moore routinely advises institutional investor clients such as GIC, on property acquisitions and disposals. Will Cousins is noted for his handling of student accommodation mandates ,and Adam Reed is a key name for transactional real estate issues.

Local authorities, educational bodies, local developers and major retailers form part of Clarion‘s varied client list. The team is well-versed in strategic disposals, residential development projects, real estate acquisitions, and property related secured lending transactions. Martin Grange heads the practice with his broad expertise in development related finance matters, while Lindsay Texel regularly assists landowners with the sale of their land. Ben Lamb is praised for his ‘communication, attention to detail and commerciality’, Simon Mydlowski is noted for his knowledge of property finance, and Alison Batty's primary area of expertise is residential development.

DLA Piper excels in real estate transactions, with the team often advising clients on property purchases and sales alongside the real estate aspects of business acquisitions. The group frequently acts for clients in the energy, financial services, co-living and retail sectors. Practice head Susan Samuel often advises private equity and real estate investment trusts on transactional matters, and is supported by Tim Field and Ruth Williamson who both handle the acquisition and disposal of real estate portfolios for clients across various sectors. Dean Peachey is a key member of the team for transactions within the co-living sector.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's practice excels at advising investors, pension funds, corporate occupiers and property companies on large scale property acquisitions, disposals, leasebacks and restructuring, often in relation to the funding and financing aspects. The firm stands out for its focus on the retail, logistics, education and senior living sectors. The Leeds team is jointly led by Simon Harris and Steve Felstead. Harris has extensive experience in acting for investors, namely Legal & General and Harworth Plc, and Felstead is well-regarded for his expertise in real estate asset management. Charlotte Tanikal focuses on real estate in the education sector.

Shoosmiths LLP stands out due to its expertise in the living sector, where the firm frequently advises institutional investors and real estate funds on strategic land and property acquisitions, lease renewals and negotiations, and regeneration projects. Practice head Simon Meek is a key name for investment and development issues. Build-to-Rent expert Judy Fawcett  is well-regarded for her expertise in care home and retirement living development projects, areas in which Edell Asquez is also knowledgeable. Phil Gregory joined the firm in May 2023 from Gateley Legal, and James Speed joined from DWF, bolstering the firm's offering in the industrial and logistics sectors.

Squire Patton Boggs's real estate team acts for a varied client list of institutional investors, funds and large construction companies. The team regularly advises on mixed use regeneration schemes across the retail, transport and leisure sectors, in addition to financing, transactional and development mandates. Matthew Dalzell leads the team, maintaining his strong focus on hospitality, student accommodation and build to rent related mandates. Prew Lumley's primary area of expertise is real estate within the retail and leisure sector, while David Chan is particularly active in energy matters. Karen French assists a diverse range of corporate occupier clients.

Bevan Brittan LLP is well-known for assisting local authorities with property transactions. The practice is also adept at handling infrastructure development projects related to healthcare, leisure and events facilities, and development within the social care sector. Key names in the Leeds office include Richard Stirk and Julie Cowan-Clark, who lead the firm's social housing team, and handle property developments and transactions. Deborah Powell regularly advises on residential and industrial developments, including site acquisitions and lease negotiations, and Lyndon Campbell's expertise lies in residential acquisitions, development funding and secured lending transactions. James Atkins left the firm in May 2023.

Gateley Legal handles real estate financing, acquisitions and disposals on the commercial side, while also being well-equipped to assist with residential housebuilding projects. The firm houses a real estate team led by James Sargent, and a separate residential development team led by John Kiff, who advises on strategic land acquisitions for UK housebuilders, independent and large institutional landowners. Barbara Rollin has deep knowledge of investment and property finance matters, and Keelie Evans leads the firm's plot and site set up practice. Philip Gregory left the firm in April 2023.

Gordons LLP acts for a broad range of retail clients, with notable names including B&M, Iceland Foods and Wren Kitchens on transactional mandates and property management issues. Joanna Fearnley leads the team and has extensive experience in advising on the portfolio acquisitions of insolvent retailers, while also handling complex lease negotiations. Nick Chamberlain handles acquisitions and disposals for corporate clients, Michael Finnett primarily advises regional housebuilders and developers on residential developments, and Sarah Ratcliffe maintains her strong focus on the logistics sector.

Irwin Mitchell's Leeds office forms part of the firm’s northern transactional real estate group, which handles all stages of strategic land projects, from initial site assembly through to development and disposals. The firm’s client base consists of lenders, corporate occupiers, housing developers and investors. James Knowles heads the real estate team and is well-versed in logistics development projects. Michelle Beaumont is particularly knowledgeable of student accommodation and build to rent matters and Laura Jones is strong on real estate transactions.

Schofield Sweeney's ‘exceptional’ real estate team is well-regarded for its expertise in property finance transactions, property acquisitions, regeneration and property conversions, and lease agreements. The group regularly assists its diverse client roster which spans the residential, retail, healthcare and energy sectors. Leading the team are Darren Birkinshaw, who handles property joint ventures and business property relocations and Manjit Virdee, who excels on property finance matters and regularly advises banks. The real estate team is also noted for its niche specialism in Islamic finance, which Farooq Zar is an expert in.

Tyr houses a growing practice, which excels in handling residential development projects, the negotiation of conditional sale agreements related to land and properties, and portfolio management issues. Practice head and founding partner Dean Jowett is a go-to name for housebuilding clients, particularly in relation to site assembly issues and strategic land options. Sarah Temple is a key contact for matters concerning freehold and leasehold transactions. Marcus Watson was promoted to partner in April 2023.

Ward Hadaway LLP‘s real estate and housing team has ‘excellent strength in depth’, regularly acting for local authorities, housebuilders and residential developers, and land-owning charities in property redevelopment matters, and site acquisitions and disposals, particularly in connection with residential developments. Kevin Weston, who advises on mixed use development and regeneration schemes, and Andrew Pliener, who is well versed in real estate transactions, jointly co-lead the practice. Jonathan Dickson and Jennifer Robinson are also recommended.

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP houses a broad offering, which handles acquisitions and disposals on strategic land projects and mixed use development schemes. The group regularly assists clients with commercial issues relating to portfolio management, an area which practice head Claire Wilkinson is well-versed, routinely acting for hospitality, retail and leisure sector clients. Other key members of the team include newly promoted partner David Cole, who is a strategic land expert, and Paul Hunter, who regularly acts for public bodies, education clients, and landowners.

Blacks Solicitors LLP's ‘modern and dynamic’ practice routinely acts for a varied client base of developers, occupiers and property investors across the healthcare and energy sectors, with the group standing out due to its strong knowledge of leasehold enfranchisement. Working out of the Leeds office, Nick Dyson leads the team and is particularly knowledgeable when it comes to the holiday and home parks sector, while Matthew Hutchinson excels in handling real estate transactions concerning renewable energy projects. Beth Laidler has extensive experience in residential site acquisitions.

The ‘incredibly agile and commercial’ team at Freeths LLP often advises on the acquisition and development of new sites, and portfolio management issues across a range of sectors, such as leisure and retail, manufacturing and residential. The group is jointly led by a trio of practitioners: John Flathers is well-versed in major residential, leisure and retail development schemes, Liz Banks is praised as an ‘excellent solicitor, both technically and from a commercial perspective’, and Jonathan Crew  is noted for his expertise in land promotion agreements.

LCF Law's broad expertise spans commercial leases, property development, leasehold enfranchisement and plot sales. The firm regularly represents international charities, high-net-worth individuals and pension funds. Harriet Thornton leads the team, often advising landlords and tenants on leasehold enfranchisement. Ann-Marie Casey is a specialist in the charities sector, while Steven Silver often acts for retail clients. Angela Macready is particularly experienced in the purchase, sale and leasing of properties.

Mills & Reeve LLP's broad offering is praised for providing ‘good quality service' and is adept at handling the full range of real estate finance, fund establishment and structuring and transactions within the healthcare sector. Practice co-head Simon Sherwood specialises in real estate development and investment in relation to healthcare facilities, while co-head Andrea Newman is recommended for assisting museums and universities with development issues.

The team at Ramsdens Solicitors LLP is noted for its ‘expert knowledge of property law’, often assisting with an array of site and lease acquisitions, planning matters, and development projects relating to affordable housing, residential and the retail sector. Huddersfield's Kirsty Jackson leads the team, regularly handling matters involving office, restaurant, leisure and retail spaces. Gwen Sharp joined the team in January 2023 from Pinsent Masons LLP, and specialises in investments and transactional issues.

The ‘technically excellent’ team at Raworths has standout expertise in the buying and selling of land for development projects in the industrial and agricultural spaces, particularly in relation to lease transactions and agreements. Former practice head Alasdair Inglis left the team in early 2023, and Janice Dale retired in the summer of 2023, while Heather Roberts joined the team in March 2023 from McCormicks, contributing her knowledge of commercial property portfolio acquisitions, advising both investors and developers. John Carter is a key name within the practice.

Brabners LLP's broad real estate offering regularly advises on site acquisitions and disposals, leasehold acquisitions, letting matters and general property management issues. Kieran Wilkinson and Edwina Hewson joined the firm in May and June 2022 respectively from Knights plc. The group often acts for healthcare clients and local authorities, and is well-versed in telecommunications matters, with Hewson often assisting tenants in the logistics and warehousing space.

Standing out for its distinctive focus on the healthcare sector, the ‘outstanding’ team at Capsticks LLP handles portfolio management, planning and construction as well as acquisitions and disposals linked to healthcare facility development projects. Tracey Blundell leads the team and advises both landlords and tenants on leasing and letting matters across the healthcare and charity sectors. Former practice head Lisa Geary left the firm in August 2023, and Tiffany Cloynes joined the firm in June 2023 from Geldards LLP.

DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s diverse client base consists of local authorities and investment funds, with the Leeds team routinely acting for telecoms operators. Clare Hartley heads the practice, with the group regularly handling the negotiation and drafting of development arrangements, site acquisitions and disposals as well as asset management transactions. Richard Bell is a key name in the team and often advises on telecoms transactions.

Gowling WLG is noted by clients for providing a ‘first class service’, often assisting with residential development mandates and on strategic land work. Practice head Julia Dacre Field routinely acts for housebuilders in matters involving residential and mixed-use development schemes, having joined the firm in January 2023 from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP. Kathryn Wood specialises in housebuilding matters, while Mark Owen is an expert in strategic land development, and primarily acts for landowners and land promoters. James Lawson is a key name for public sector clients.

Harrowells Solicitors‘ varied workload consists of lease renewals, site acquisitions, securitisation due diligence and property aspects of corporate matters. The team led by Matthew Hayward routinely advises lenders and landowners in the hospitality and logistics sectors. Martin Thorpe is a key contact for residential property developers.

National developers, investors, retailers and banks make up Hill Dickinson LLP's varied client base. The team handles real estate finance and refinancing matters, in addition to regeneration projects, standing out due to its notable specialism in the health and social care sectors. The group was bolstered by the arrival of James Atkins from Bevan Brittan LLP in May 2023. Atkins joined Richard Outhwaite as co-practice head, with Outhwaite regularly advising on urban development projects.

McCormicks assists numerous private investors, property developers and landed estates and charities, primarily in the sports sector, on lease renewals, property sales, and residential developments. Claire Baker-Kemp assumed leadership of the practice in May 2023, following the departure of Heather Roberts in March 2023. Baker-Kemp is well-versed in property sales and purchases, and landlord and tenant matters, and is supported by senior partner Peter McCormick. Janice Colley joined the firm in March 2023, often assisting pubs, restaurants and hotels.

Weightmans often assists local councils, public primary care facilities, charities, and private companies in the hospitality and leisure sectors on general portfolio management, leasehold enfranchisement, and the property aspects of corporate acquisitions. Practice head Mark Crabtree excels in landlord and tenant matters and mortgages, while Matthew Jones specialises in leaseholder enfranchisement. Judy Lankester joined the firm from Addleshaw Goddard in January 2023, bringing her broad knowledge of the agricultural and energy sectors.