Firms To Watch: Commercial property: Birmingham

Excello Law advises clients on leasings, acquisitions and developments across the West Midlands and is led by Richard Osborn.
The growing team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is led by Joel Kordan and specialises in the hotel, industrial, office and student accommodation sectors.

Commercial property: Birmingham in West Midlands

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises construction companies, banks, government bodies and developers on all aspects of their real estate activities, including tax, planning, environmental, leasing and construction. Within the practice, the firm maintains a dedicated data center specialist team experienced in national and international matters. Matthew Storer leads the practice, with expertise in major regeneration scheme advice for construction companies and government bodies. Iftkhar Ahmed is well-versed in large office-space acquisition assistance. Gurjit Atwal specialises in commercial development and investment. Dawn Hilton and Philip Medford are other key names in the real estate team.

Practice head(s):

Matthew Storer


Other key lawyers:

Iftkhar Ahmed; Gurjit Atwal; Dawn Hilton; Philip Medford


Testimonials

‘The commercial property team at Eversheds is really excellent. There is strength in depth amongst partners and senior associates.’

‘As a team they are highly responsive and commercially minded. They have the client’s objectives and strategic goals at the front of their minds and are always mindful of the impact of the deal on the business.’

‘Dawn Hilton is calmness personified. She is excellent under pressure and commands her term with very much respect and adoration.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland is a very capable firm of lawyers that offers a broad range of skills being particularly strong in real estate matters.’

‘Gurjit Atwal stands out as being a specialist in funding, partnerships, transactions, general property law and specific construction law.’

‘The firm has an excellent ethos being friendly and professional and stands out by taking care to understand client requirements.’

‘They are capable of managing multiple complex instructions at the same time.’

‘We don’t feel like just another client with another file number and that makes a huge difference.’

Key clients

HSBC


Segro


Hammerson


Landsec


Taylor Wimpey UK Limited


Morris Homes Limited


Urban & Civic Plc


Seven Capital MARK


Cityhold office partnership


Huel Limited


Bullring Limited Partnership


Homes England


Paradise Circus LP


Work highlights


Gowling WLG

‘An exemplar of high quality legal advice’, Gowling WLG assists clients in the energy, investment and residential sectors. It is well-positioned to assist clients with national and global matters, having offices across the globe. Christopher Hunt spearheads the practice and is well-versed in office acquisitions and disposals as well as retail expansion programmes. John Burns is a key name at the practice. Focusing on residential development support, Richard Bate advises regional and national housebuilders. Helen Emmerson strengthens the energy and utility real estate offering at the firm. Matthew Walker advises developers, investors and occupiers. Arminder Dhillon supports the energy and infrastructure project work.

Practice head(s):

Christopher Hunt


Other key lawyers:

John Burns; Richard Bate; Helen Emmerson; Matthew Walker; Arminder Dhillon


Testimonials

‘Friendly and personable team who are always on top of work and diligent with everything that needs completing. Always communicate and ensure everything is understood and what the key drivers are for the client.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and capable team as well as being very personable. Always have time and fully support client objectives.’

‘The team at Gowling WLG Birmingham Practice is an exemplar of high quality legal advice with commercial nuances that turn the most complex property deals into secure and lucrative transactions.’

‘There’s a personal touch that the team innately brings by getting to the nub of what the clients requirements are.’

‘Gowling WLG provide an excellent service in which the commitment and commercial awareness is second to none. The people involved are approachable and personable whilst delivering a highly efficient and professional service. ’

‘Diverse range of talented real estate lawyers who are diligent and commercial.’

‘The various departments and skill sets come together to provide all round advice.’

‘Team manages large complex transactions well. Strong individuals with a strong team bond so people always able to cover and pick up points without delay.’

Key clients

Barratt Homes


Bellway Homes


Blackstone


Bloor Holdings Limited


Bluestone Energy


Cadent


Diageo Pension Trust


Government Property Agency


Harbert


Harworth


Highways England


HSBC Bank Pension Fund


IM Properties


Jaguar Land Rover


Land Securities


Lidl


London & Cambridge Properties


London Borough of Barnet


M&G


National Farmers Union Mutual


Work highlights


  • Advised Vistry Homes on a £819 million partnerships deal with Leaf Living and Sage Homes for the delivery of more than 2,900 mixed tenure new homes, one of the largest new build residential investment transactions on record.
  • Advised Harbert on the £132 million acquisition of Starwood and Round Hill’s Skyfall portfolio.
  • Advised Harbert on the £480million sale of Trafford Park to St. Modwen and Blackstone.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Applying 'great commercial acumen' the team at Pinsent Masons LLP guides clients through acquisitions, disposals, planning, restructuring, asset management and development. The team also maintains a specialist energy and infrastructure practice. Lisa Middleton heads the practice, advising investors and developers on a wide range of development projects. Tom Johnson is highly experienced in the residential and mixed-use space. Another key name is Kultar Khangura, who specialises in regeneration projects. Tom Eastwood bolsters the healthcare real estate offering. Other notable team members are Carl Scott and Rebecca Rowley.

Practice head(s):

Lisa Middleton


Other key lawyers:

Tom Johnson; Kultar Khangura; Tom Eastwood; Carl Scott; Rebecca Rowley


Testimonials

‘Extremely knowledgeable, great commercial acumen, impeccable attention to detail and work swiftly. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Super helpful and super responsive. Very clear communications.’

‘Deep commitment to client service combined with high levels of technical ability and focus on finding solutions.’

Key clients

IM Properties


Henry Boot Development


London & Continental Railways


Elevation Advisors


CBRE Investment Management


Homes England


Exemplar Healthcare


Wolverhampton City Council


Harworth Estates


Muse Places


Work highlights


  • Advised Stanhope Plc on the development of the new Masterchef TV studios in Birmingham.
  • Acting for healthcare real estate investor Elevation Advisors on their UK care home investment pipeline.
  • Acting for Muse Places on their appointment as preferred development partner for the 346 acre site development site at Arden Cross within which the new HS2 Interchange station will be located.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper advises clients on a wide array of matters, including development, infrastructure, letting and portfolio management support. It has industry specific experience in the office, leisure, retail and manufacturing spaces. Monique Sutherland, an expert in energy, housing and mixed-use projects, oversees the practice. Katie Jacobson supports clients with portfolio purchases, investments and management. Rachel Williams is notable within the team for her work on infrastructure, regeneration and development projects.

Practice head(s):

Monique Sutherland


Other key lawyers:

Katie Jacobson; Rachel Williams; Sophie Murtough


Testimonials

‘A high quality team.’

‘A good quality of service.’

‘Rachel Williams is excellent – robust, commercial and straight forward.’

Key clients

High Speed Two Limited


Prologis UK Limited


National Grid Plc


Harrison Street


The Land Restoration Trust


Oval Real Estate


Cushman & Wakefield


Soller Seven Limited


Dignity Funerals Limited


2 Sisters Food Group


Work highlights


  • Advising DfT on the short to long term plans for the land surrounding Old Oak Common, which is to be the main station for the high-speed rail near to London.
  • Advise National Grid on their multi million pound infrastructure transactions, where upgrading the network to help the government active its net zero aims a priority for it.
  • Advising Oval Real Estate on the purchase of 430,000 square feet of mixed-use assets on the 13.8-acre Langham Estate in London’s West End from the Hong Kong real estate billionaire, Samuel Tak Lee.

Gateley Legal

Gateley Legal has broad expertise in real estate matters, advising on development, finance, investment, portfolio management and litigation mandates. The firm has sector expertise in industrial and logistics matters. Rebecca Sherwin, who regularly advises banks and funders in their investments and developments, leads the practice alongside Callum Nuttall, who is expert in urban extensions and regeneration schemes. Richard Pettifor is noted for his development and funding expertise. Chris Adams aids clients in industrial and retail development projects.

Practice head(s):

Rebecca Sherwin; Callum Nuttall


Other key lawyers:

Richard Pettifor; Chris Adams


Testimonials

‘Very competent, happy to discuss and educate if there is a requirement.’

‘Accurate with their drafting and knowledgeable.’

‘Brilliant and very stable team of property lawyers.’

Key clients

Crest Nicholson


Langley Sustainable Urban Extension


Bloor Homes


Lovell Homes


Compendium Regeneration Limited


Harlow Propco Limited


Metro Jersey Co 1 Limited


Warmflame Developments


Stoford Properties


Work highlights


DWF

DWF advises private and public sectors clients across the country on their complex real estate transactions. The team, ‘a legal powerhouse’, is overseen by three lawyers: Melanie Williams, who is experienced in the environment and hospitality sector; acquisition, disposal and development specialist Charlotte Ward and Toby Askin, who advises on investment and strategic asset management.

Practice head(s):

Charlotte Ward; Toby Askin; Melanie Williams


Other key lawyers:

Michelle Knight


Testimonials

‘Melanie Williams and her Real Estate team are a legal powerhouse – trusted lawyers with a safe pair of hands.’

‘DWF deliver, deliver deliver. Great team of lawyers.’

‘Melanie Williams is fantastic in every respect. A great lawyer – you can literally approach her with any legal conundrum.’

Key clients

Premier Inn Hotels Ltd


Whitbread Group plc


BT Plc


Assura


Greene King Limited


Panattoni


Alti


Ashall Projects Ltd


Middlesbrough Borough Council


West Lindsay District Council


West Northamptonshire Council


Melia Hotels International


Homes England


Work highlights


Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher LLP maintains a dedicated real estate insolvency practice, able to assist in contentious situations when necessary. The firm is also competent in acquisition, development and asset management advice. Susan Simpson leads the team and advises on development projects as well as real estate insolvency. Mark Lee left the practice in July 2023.

Practice head(s):

Susan Simpson


Other key lawyers:

Merle Wray; Michael Norris


Key clients

St Vincents Limited


Stonebond Properties


Nexus Group


Avery Healthcare Group Limited


Bloor Homes Limited


Boparan Holdings Limited


CALA Homes Group


Cambridge Medipark Limited


Corbally Group


Countryside Partnerships PLC


EQT Exeter Group


IM Properties PLC


Lloyds Banking Group PLC


Nightingale Derbyshire Limited


Prologis Inc


Robert Bosch Group


Skanska UK PLC


Worldpay (UK) Limited


FIS Global


Work highlights


  • Advised Cambridge Medipark Limited and Prologis Group on a 15-year lease of 23,000 sqft of laboratory and office space at Europe’s leading life sciences hub to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an ultra-modern histopathology unit.
  • Advised St Vincent Limited on acquisition of 3 parcels of a substantial development site forming part of a major regeneration scheme at Silverthorne Lane, Bristol which will include 371 new homes, a 1,600 student learning campus, offices, student accommodation and public open space.
  • Advised Godwin Group on acquisition of two brownfield sites from Nottingham City Council for construction of 102 affordable homes, the development of which are set to create over 300 temporary jobs and contribute more than £150,000 to the local community and infrastructure.

Shoosmiths LLP

Able to ‘seamlessly’ work as part of the team, Shoosmiths LLP supports clients on all their real estate needs, including commercial development, corporate occupiers, finance and investment. Jason Jackson, the practice head, has a ‘stand out reputation’ and is experienced in development, investment and finance advice. Tim Flight is knowledgeable in the care home, student housing and healthcare sectors. It was announced in January 2024 that Chris Morris had joined the practice from Gowling WLG .

Practice head(s):

Jason Jackson


Other key lawyers:

Tim Flight; Chris Morris; James Needham


Testimonials

‘They work seamlessly as part of a team.’

‘A scalable offering covering all real estate specialities.’

‘Shoosmiths provide excellent client care and service levels.’

‘Jason Jackson is an excellent lawyer and has a stand out reputation in the Midlands Market.’

‘Tim Flight is an excellent commercial property partner at Shoosmiths. Tim provides pragmatic commercial property advice in a timely manner, having a methodical approach to unravelling complicated commercial property matters.’

Key clients

Newlands Property Developments LLP


Stoford Properties Limited


Nurton Developments Limited


Manor Oak Homes Limited


Maximus Group Limited


Tanglewood Care


Birmingham Properties Group


Aytan Holdings


Parch Estates


Lasercare Clincs (Harrogate) Limited


GXO Logistics UK Limited


American Golf (Trading) Limited


One Stop Stores Limited


Accident Exchange Limited


Aramark Limited


Stellantis


The Foschini Group


London + Regional Properties Limited


Platform Housing Limited


Muir Group Housing Association Limited


Work highlights


  • Advising SAV Group and Birmingham Properties Group on their acquisition of Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Royal Sutton Coldfield.
  • Advising developer, Stoford Developments Limited on one of the few genuinely forward funded transactions of 2023.
  • Acting for long-standing client Poundland Limited on the acquisition of a significant number of Wilko store leases from Wilko’s administrator PwC together with direct deals with landlords from the Wilko’s portfolio.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP real estate assistance spans regeneration and transactions support to landlord and tenant advice. The firm is also pushing into the energy sector. Directing the team, Fiona Thomson is well-versed in industrial and logistics development and occupier matters. Chris Plumley focuses his work on regeneration projects for public sector clients. Digby Morgan is another noted lawyer in the practice.

Practice head(s):

Fiona Thomson


Other key lawyers:

Chris Plumley; Digby Morgan; Simon Robinson; Pete Bond


Testimonials

‘Excellent, proactive service.’

‘Highly responsive, knowledgeable, great service.’

Key clients

Urban Growth Company


Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council


Cordia UK


Revelan Group Limited


Vistry Group


Richborough


Hillwood


Trebor Developments LLP JV


West Midlands Combined Authority


Wirral Borough Council


Esland Childrens Homes


Birmingham City Council


Work highlights


  • Acting for Urban Growth Company and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council on the “UK Central Hub” and the “Arden Cross” scheme which will be one of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes with a projected gross development valued of over £3bn.
  • Supported Vistry Partnerships through the procurement process and currently negotiating a development agreement with Milton Keynes City Council on the Tickford Fields Farm development of 930 dwellings on a 45 hectare farmland site on the edge of Newport Pagnell.
  • Acting for Wirral Borough Council on various large-scale regeneration and disposal projects.

Bevan Brittan LLP

The quickly growing practice at Bevan Brittan LLP advises on local authorities, housing and health matters. The firm is also expanding its private sector work. At the head of the practice, Rebecca Pendlebury advises clients on regeneration and development schemes. Mark Robertson is another key name, specialising in property litigation work.

Practice head(s):

Rebecca Pendlebury


Other key lawyers:

Mark Robertson; Emma Holmes; Claire Hamlin


Testimonials

‘Bevan Brittan are refreshingly commercial compared to other lawyers.’

‘Very good at offering solutions and advice rather than identifying problems.’

‘Partner Rebecca Pendlebury and Associate Vicky Maher are both excellent.’

‘The team are great to work with.’

‘Great at explaining complex legal matters in laymen’s terms for clients. This helps clients make informed decisions on how to resolve any issues identified.’

‘Bevan Brittan utilises the specialisms of its internal teams to consistently deliver exceptional work for their clients.’

‘Emma Holmes is an exceptional lawyer and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her work is comprehensive and identifies wider risks and provides appropriate mitigation. ’

‘The team is knowledgeable, proactive and very helpful in providing advice and guidance.’

Key clients

The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff


Warwickshire County Council


Ox Place


Livv Housing Group


West Oxfordshire District Council


Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council


Fenland Futures Limited


South Cambridgeshire District Council


Wrekin Housing Trust


Midland Heart Limited


Milverton Homes Limited


De Montfort University


Oxford City Housing (Development) Limited


GreenSquareAccord


London & Quadrant Housing Trust


Places for People


Peabody Trust Limited


The Pioneer Group


Rushmoor Borough Council


Oxford City Council


Leicester City Council


Walsall Council


Work highlights


  • Advised Cardiff City Council on its largest development projects including the development of a new arena, the wider redevelopment of Atlantic Wharf and residential development of Cardiff Peninsula.
  • Advised Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Property Development Group on the procurement of Countryside Partnerships to create a new corporate joint venture, Develop Warwickshire, which will help bring sites forward for housing over the next 30 years, with the aim of delivering over 2,000 new homes.
  • Advised West Oxfordshire District Council on the acquisition of Marriott’s Walk Shopping Centre, Witney, from RREEF Witney Limited.

Browne Jacobson LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP, with a focus on development, housing and regeneration, covers the gamut of real estate matters. In addition, it is well-versed in financing, regeneration, education, health and corporate occupier assistance. The team is expert in EV-charging hubs and town centre regeneration projects. Dominic Swift spearheads the practice, advising on regulatory matters, projects and acquisitions.

Practice head(s):

Dominic Swift


Other key lawyers:

Zo Hoida; Thomas Howard; Jonathan Borer; Philip Gray


Testimonials

‘Approachable, pragmatic, efficient, communicative and skilled at translating an outstanding depth of technical skill to the bigger picture of client needs.’

Key clients

Homes England


Oxford City Council


Elevate Property Group


Birmingham City Council


Shropshire Council


Stewart Milne Homes


Court Collaboration


Telford &Wrekin Council


Harlow Council


Pure Gym


St Phillips Homes


EMH Housing & Regeneration Limited


Wolverhampton City Council


Staffordshire County Council


Kings College London


London Borough of Sutton


Nottingham Trent University


Derby City Council


10M Group


Hawridge Strategic Land Limited


West Midlands Combined Authority


Work highlights


Freeths LLP

Freeths LLP is experienced in town centre regeneration work for clients all across the country. The firm is also well-versed in retail-related matters, from development to management. Mitchell Ball is the head of the practice, specialising in transactional and planning matters. Mohammed Alam joined from Hogan Lovells International LLP in May 2023, and Emily Danson arrived from Roythornes Solicitors in September 2023.

Practice head(s):

Mitchell Ball


Other key lawyers:

Mohammed Alam; Emily Danson; Lucy Jackson; Hannah Greatbatch; Laura Cope; Nathan Holden


Testimonials

‘Their support is excellent. ’

‘The Freeths team provide a holistic service on any type of transaction.’

‘Freeths are easy to deal with and always provide pragmatic advice. They continue to be one of the pioneering firms on Proptech’

‘Mitchell Ball is very diligent and thorough. He gets to the nub of issues very quickly and provides clear and commercial advice.’

‘Freeths provide comprehensive and professional real estate advice.’

‘Emily Danson offers good advice. She has deal hardened experience across the residential sector.’

‘We rate Mohammed Alam very highly. He understands the commercial nuts and bolts of any deal and gives clear and focussed commercial advice.’

Key clients

Related Argent


Aston Villa Football Club


Birmingham City Football Club


Veolia Group


Tilia Homes


Piper Homes PLC


MACC Care Developments


Leonardo Hotels


Crowd Property


Reading Borough Council


Peterborough City Council


Red House Estates Developments


Calthorpe Property Company


Measure Corporation Limited


Pebble Mill Investments Limited


Gant UK Limited


Lacoste UK Limited


The Kooples UK Limited


Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council


Leicester City Council


Work highlights


  • Advising Related Argent on various aspects of its 180 acre, £8 billion regeneration at Brent Cross Town, in a joint venture with London Borough of Barnet.
  • Advising Reading Borough Council in relation to the major £100m development of the Minster Quarter site.
  • Advising Derby City Council in relation to its procurement of a strategic development partner to deliver the regeneration of key flagship areas in the city centre.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Shakespeare Martineau LLP maintains a ‘wide discipline of experience’. It is well-versed in regeneration, urban extension and mixed-use development projects. Neil Gosling, a specialist in development matters, leads the practice alongside Joanna Deffley, who is experienced in strategic land developments and land pool trust arrangements. Lucy Haynes was promoted to partner in May 2023. James Gooch and Andrew Mellor left the practice in July 2023.

Practice head(s):

Neil Gosling; Joanna Deffley


Other key lawyers:

Lucy Haynes; Debbie Irwin; Clive Read


Testimonials

‘Clive Read provides an excellent service for commercial property transactions.’

‘Clive Read is very pragmatic and responsive.’

‘Wide discipline of experience and in particular experience with higher education which is very valuable to us.’

‘Very responsive with both practical and commercial advice.’

Key clients

Barratt Homes


David Wilson South Midlands


Deeside Regeneration Limited


Gallagher Developments


Jessup Group


L&Q Estates


Opus Land


Lovell Partnerships Limited


Spitfire Bespoke Homes


IM Land


Burrington Estates


Hampton Oak


Richborough Estates Group Limited


Orbit Group Limited


Persimmon


Hopkins Homes


Vistry Homes Limited


EMH Housing and Regeneration Limited


The Strategic Land Group Limited


Inox Capital Group Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised Inox Homes (Ilfracombe) Limited and Inox Capital Limited on a conditional contract for the sum of £10 million plus VAT.
  • Advised North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College in connection with the grant of an AFL and subsequent long-term lease at a value of £8 million.
  • Advised L&Q Estates on an unconditional purchase of land, forming Phase 3 of the site at Loves Farm, St Neots, and Cambridgeshire for the sum of £6.4 million plus overage.

Squire Patton Boggs

Squire Patton Boggs has experience advising across a range of industries, from retail and leisure to logistics and energy. With a ‘commercial’ approach, Nick Green heads the team, specialising in corporate real estate matters. Neil Taylor further supports the team, advising housebuilders, developers, retail operators and corporate occupiers.

Practice head(s):

Nick Green


Other key lawyers:

Neil Taylor; James Thorman


Testimonials

‘Multidisciplinary team.’

‘Nick Green is commercial in his approach to deal making.’

Key clients

CEVA Logistics


Signet Group


Hackman Capital Partners


Knighthead Capital Management LLC


St Francis Group


Oaknorth Bank Plc


United Healthcare Development Limited


Polestar Automotive UK Limited


Octopus Healthcare Development Limited


National Westminster Bank plc


Jack Moody Holdings


Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry


Taylor Wimpey UK Limited


Rimac Technology R&D Limited


Work highlights


  • Acting for Hackman Capital Partners in relation to the site acquisition and development of additional elements of their new site in Dagenham which will be London’s largest film studios.
  • Actively involved in managing the process of discharging the acquisition conditions of a forward fund speculative sale, purchase and development agreement for CEVA Real Estate (UK) Limited.
  • Acting for Signet Jewellers  in relation to the disposal of 19 existing units to Watches of Switzerland.

Clarke Willmott LLP

Clarke Willmott LLP supports public and private sector clients. Its work includes commercial investments, refinances, acquisitions and portfolio management. Its clients include major banks, public authorities, property managers and consultants. The ‘technically able’ Iain Harrison leads the practice. Andrew Stokes enhances the team, specialising in real estate financings.

Practice head(s):

Iain Harrison


Other key lawyers:

Andrew Stokes


Testimonials

‘Technically capable, responsive and commercial. The team includes a good mix of juniors and seniors, meaning they are both well resourced but are also able to offer the right level of experience for any given matter.’

‘Iain Harrison is a technically able lawyer.’

‘They continue to adopt a practical and commercial approach on the works undertaken. Approachable, friendly and straight forward.’

‘Andrew Stokes is approachable, helpful, practical and commercial. Willing to reciprocate business and great to work with.’

‘A strong team with good knowledge and pragmatic approach’

‘The team is extremely collaborative and supportive and goes out of its way to assist.’

‘Good at building relationships and provide a prompt service.’

Key clients

Lloyds Bank Plc


Unity Trust Bank Plc


Santander UK Plc


Super Smart Service Limited


Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands


Lidl


Work highlights


  • Advised a local police force on the acquisition of a large office block, supporting their plans for increased community engagement.
  • Advised a national supermarket on the sale of surplus development land.
  • Advised on the property aspects of a multi-million pound sale of the shares of a national engineering company.

The Wilkes Partnership

With two new lawyers joining in September 2023, The Wilkes Partnership continues to grow its West Midlands real estate practice. The firm specialises in portfolio management and corporate transactions advice. The practice is led by Tim Coplestone, a specialist in real estate development, and Mark Hodgson, who is experienced in the leisure, retail and banking sectors.

Practice head(s):

Tim Coplestone; Mark Hodgson


Other key lawyers:

Andrew Watts; Bryan Poultney


Testimonials

‘They are very easy to deal with and sensible advice on matters; they have a wide range of specialists so there is always someone to give extra advice or a second opinion if needed.’

‘Andrew Watts is very professional and knowledgeable and I find working with him extremely straight forward. Andrew always gives practical advice and in terms I can understand but more importantly he gets it done!’

‘Mark Hodgson provides a high degree of partner care and practical advice when dealing with complex property legal issues.’

‘Always easy to do business with; friendly, approachable and professional. This applies all through the firm and would be happy to recommend.’

‘Mark Hodgson provides sound pragmatic advice, always offering solutions to achieve the desired outcome whilst ensuring the risks are mitigated and explained.’

Work highlights