Aaron & Partners LLP‘s commercial property team in Chester is led by Emma McGlinchey, who is well-regarded for her capabilities in advising developers and occupiers on retail sector-related work. Refinancing large-scale projects and assisting with the acquisition and purchase of multi-unit portfolios are key aspects of the team’s workload. The 'fantastic' Joseph Fletcher-Hunt is a key name to note. Iwan Williams is well-versed in acquisition, sale and development cases, and has expertise advising housebuilder clients in particular. Simon Ellis retired from the team in May 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professional yet thoughtful.’

  • ‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt was fantastic from beginning to end in our drawn-out and complicated commercial lease renewal negotiation. He was patient, very responsive, thoughtful and extremely professional and tenacious but courteous. He guided us through unknown territory. Huge thanks to Joseph and the team.’

  • ‘It is more than refreshing to have people who do exactly as they say they will.’

  • ‘I have always found there advice to be reliable and work done to be of a high standard. Banks I deal with seem at ease when they realise Aaron & Partners are my chosen solicitors.’

  • ‘A broad-range of experience and specialism across the practice covering all the specific needs of a diverse client base.’

  • ‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt is approachable, knowledgeable and has a common sense, can-do approach to getting things done.’

  • ‘The experience was extremely positive with Joseph being accessible, responsive, engaging, strategic and commercial in his advice based upon a wealth of experience in commercial property transactions. It is a pleasure to work with Joe who has a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach to his work with good humour thrown in too.’

  • ‘I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emma McGlinchey who is I've worked with for the last twenty years. Emma makes time to discuss problems or opportunities and work out the best way forward.’

Key clients

  • Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig
  • Link Developments (NW) Ltd
  • Edenstone Homes Limited
  • Just Go Travel
  • Chester Diocesan Board of Finance
  • Tandem Investments
  • William Fishwick & Son Limited
  • Church Commissioners
  • Parkfield Homes Limited

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emma McGlinchey

Other key lawyers

Joseph Fletcher-Hunt, Iwan Williams, Brent Williams, Andrew Lees