England - North West • Real estate
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
The team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP ably handles significant property acquisition and sale matters of value frequently in the millions. Matthew Holbrook specialises in landlord and tenant work as well as asset management; Darren Ashworth who ‘goes the extra mile with client care’ is another name to note. Suzanne Benson heads up the Manchester offering with support from London-based national head of real estate Tonia Secker. The ’effective and efficient’ Anna Metham and the ‘exceptionally good’ Joe Hawthorne are senior associates to watch amongst the offering.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm combines specialist knowledge with an understanding of client needs and in my experience level of advice given is thus appropriate and cost-effective.'
‘The standout partner for me is Darren Ashworth, who goes the extra mile with client care. I have always found his advice to be high-quality and he ensures that advice delivered outside of his remit remains of this quality level.'
‘The capabilities of the team and their capacity to get through work are notable.'
‘Anna Metham and Andrew Nicoll are experienced, enthusiastic, effective and efficient.’
‘Joe Hawthorne is exceptionally good and the same seems to go for his support team.’
‘Joe Hawthorne is prompt, on-the-ball and his advice and representations always seem to be correct, well-balanced and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- Step Places
- CERT Property
- Tatton Group
- Ruttle Group
- Bury Council
- Wirral Council
- Legal & General Affordable Homes
- Lockwood Homes
- Armstrong Projects
- Swanton Care and Community Limited
- Caretech Group
- Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust
- Mount Anvil
- St Helens Borough Council
- Wolverhampton City Council as the administrating authority of the West Midlands Pension Fund
- BKUK Devco Limited/BKUK Group Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for BKUK Devco Limited/BKUK Group Limited as occupier on the management of their leasehold property portfolio.
- Acted for Step Places on a joint venture to deliver 208 town centre homes, green space and commercial units in Bolton.
- Acting for Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust on the asset management of their property portfolio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Suzanne Benson, Tonia Secker