Andy Bell heads TLT‘s ’proactive’ commercial property practice; Bell is experienced in handling the finance aspects of development projects. The team’s client roster notably features Manchester Airport Group and St John Ambulance. Philip Moran primarily acts for leisure and retail sector clients, and Patrick Sheehan has vast expertise in handling large transactional projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is proactive and helps to drive each case through to completion.'

  • 'When required, their advice is in plain English and explains all options to resolve any hurdles with their recommended approach and supporting rationale.'

  • 'The ease with which you can speak with the team to discuss progress sets them apart.’

  • ‘The breadth of knowledge, experience and their commercial mindset sets them apart.'

  • 'They are always looking for ways to overcome any issues that arise to highlight the materiality of each issue and the best solution for us.'

Key clients

  • Manchester Airport Group
  • St John Ambulance
  • Peel Land and Property
  • JD Sports Fashion plc
  • WHSmith
  • Landmark Investments Group
  • Oldham Borough Council
  • F1 Arcade
  • Brasserie Blanc and the Heartwood Collection
  • Admiral Taverns
  • Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
  • TOCA Football
  • BDO LLP
  • Bespoke Hotels
  • Hydes Brewery
  • Hampshire Trust Bank
  • New World Trading Company
  • Seneca Property Investments
  • boohoo

Work highlights

  • Acted for BDO in relation to its taking two floors and a mezzanine floor in ‘green’ lettings/buildings in the UK at the Eden Office Development in Salford.
  • Appointed to provide real estate support to Brasserie Blanc’s parent company (Heartwood Collection) on their ongoing expansion programme across the UK, following their recent re-finance.
  • Managing matters for Manchester Airport Group, which includes letting arrangements for the airports (Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted) and wider strategic estate management.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andy Bell

Other key lawyers

Patrick Sheehan, Philip Moran, John Hyde, Joseph Meredith