Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds has a strong three-partner practice that serves a diverse client base across East Anglia and beyond. The firm frequently works opposite large regional and national firms on matters of high complexity, a prime example being a £25m development for Leeder Landholdings Limited. Hugo Greer-Walker led that matter. Practice head Tim Mendes da Costa also handles multimillion-pound development projects and acquisitions, while Sally Whatley-Brown handles transactional work for individuals, corporate bodies, trusts, and public sector organisations. Clients praise the 'excellent service and timeliness' of associate Julia Cardy.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Excellent service at a sensible price.’
‘Julia Cardy, excellent service and timeliness.’
‘The team has a wide variety of knowledge and expertise for any business to use.’
‘Julia Cardy provides excellent communication on all commercial property transactions and very promptly which is essential for a fast-moving property market.’
‘I have found it very helpful to have good open communication with the commercial team so we are always on the same page. Often there is a complex interplay between a legal and planning matters and it is important to keep an open dialogue on all these matters to ensure a successful outcome for the client.’
‘We have worked with Sally Whatley-Brown an a number of important and often complex matters relating to land with planning permission or planning potential. Sally always progresses matters efficiently and crucially keeps in regular contact so any matters that need clarification or further input are discussed and dealt with promptly and in a practical way.'
- 'James Southward very quickly produced a complex overage agreement which key to securing a sale before planning permission expired.’
Key clients
- Leeder Landholdings Limited
- Axel Arigato London Limited
- Avant Tecno (UK) Limited
- Genevieve Farms Partnership
- West Suffolk Council
- Swaffham Town Council
- Orbital Foods Limited
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Fountain Foods
- Ensors Accountants LLP
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim Mendes da Costa