England - East Midlands • Real estate
The ‘professional, efficient and knowledgeable’ real estate team at Freeths LLP covers the entire spectrum of the industry, with a particular specialism in housebuilding and strategic land matters. Commercial and industrial development is another area of expertise, alongside property work within the care sector. Darren Williamson acts on all forms of commercial development for occupiers, developers and funds, particularly in the food and retail sectors. Jon Smart is an expert in care home development and residential land sales, while Guy Winfield focuses on acquisitions, disposals and complex development schemes.
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‘The team is large enough to deal with the work that we put into them, but also small enough that the partner gets involved in most of our projects fairly closely.’
‘Professional, efficient and knowledgeable and well resourced team.’
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Partner, real estate notably heading the care sector team. Wide range of landowner funder and occupier focused transactions and development work for clients including Eddie Stobart, LNT Group, Scotch Corner Designer Village, and Lloyds Bank.
Leading individuals
Development, investment and general property-related work of a commercial nature. Clients include a series of developers of both commercial and residential property.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Darren Williamson, Guy Winfield, Simon Abbott, Janet Rhodes, James Hart, Patrick Adie