Trowers & Hamlins LLP acts for investors, developers, local authorities and government departments in their development and regeneration schemes. Where necessary, it is able to draw on talent to advise on any planning, constructions and environment issues that may arise during a project’s lifetime. The firm has recently shown particular strength in the life sciences, senior living and build-to-rent asset classes. The team is led by Suzanne Benson, who is based in Manchester, and Kyle Holling. Rebecca Wardle is experienced in joint venture support, while Andy Barnard is a veteran in regeneration scheme matters. Mixed-use specialist Patrick Morris and build-to-rent expert Lizzie Pillinger are other key members of the practice. Jessica Arczynski was made partner in July 2023 alongside Shahliza Chaudary. In January 2024, Katie Dyer left the practice, with Lucy Doran and Katie Todd exiting the following February. Adrian Leavey has also made his departure from the firm.

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Key clients

  • Ellison Oxford Limited
  • Cheltenham Borough Council
  • Countryside Partnerships
  • Apache Capital Partners
  • Senior Living Investment Partners
  • Graven Hill Village Development Company
  • Farnborough Airport
  • Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust
  • Europa Capital
  • Outcomes First Group
  • Square Roots Registered Provider Limited
  • Stoll

Work highlights

  • Advising Ellison Oxford Limited's huge and highly significant development project at Oxford Science Park.
  • Acting for Cheltenham Borough Council on its Golden Valley development, including advising the Council on the Development Funding Agreement for the first phase of the project.
  • Acted for Countryside Partnerships on the acquisition and construction of a site at Northwick Park Hospital as part of a joint venture with Sovereign Network Group.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Suzanne Benson, Kyle Holling

Other key lawyers

Patrick Morris, Rebecca Wardle, Lizzie Pillinger, Andy Barnard, Tom Calnan