The commercial property team at Pannone Corporate LLP ‘acts with the utmost level of professionalism’ when assisting its lucrative client base, which includes boohoo.com and Total Fitness. Jointly heading the practice are ’consummate professional’ James Wynne, and freehold and leasehold development specialist James Harris. Gareth Birch is a key name within the practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great knowledge base.’

  • ‘A very good team, highly knowledgeable of the market and well-connected. Attentive and good value service.’

  • ‘Dominic Beddow is one to watch - very proactive and really looks after his clients.’

  • ‘The Pannone team acts with the utmost level of professionalism and diligence on all of our projects, which are incredibly detailed and complex.'

  • ‘James Wynne is a consummate professional, both client-facing wise and technically. James is able to deal with other law firms which are a party to our deals in a firm but respectful manner, allowing us as the client to achieve the best outcome from a legal perspective.’

  • ‘Pragmatic and commercial legal advice.’

  • ‘Garry King, James Wynne and James Brandwood all provide pragmatic and focused advice.’

Key clients

  • Junkyard Golf Club Group
  • Zecol Thomas Limited
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited
  • SH Capital Limited
  • Costcutter Supermarkets Group Limited
  • Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
  • Ardagh Glass Limited
  • Citychance Limited
  • Palmbest Limited
  • Bestway Retail Limited
  • Batleys Properties Limited
  • Kamani Commercial Property Limited
  • Mission Mars
  • Boohoo.com
  • Intuita Property Investment Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised crazy golf brand, Junkyard Golf Club, on the purchase of its second London site in Camden with a value of £25m.
  • Advised multi-concept operator, Mission Mars, on the letting of a flagship London site, as part of an ambitious expansion plan for 2023/24.
  • Acted for MCCCL in connection with facilitating the development of Phase 1 of the Viadux Scheme comprising a 375 apartment, 40 storey building at iconic location in Manchester city centre.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Wynne, James Harris

Other key lawyers

Gareth Birch, Dominic Beddow, Garry King, James Brandwood