Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s ’incredibly proactive and solutions-focused’ group in Manchester is headed by Katie Saunders, who is adept at advising on framework drafting, procurement and contract delivery. The team’s portfolio of clients includes names ranging from The Guinness Partnership to City of London. Andy Waite is well-equipped to advise both public and private sector clients on redevelopments and residential projects, and disputes. The 'brilliant' Andrea Leigh is key name of note, and Tom Holroyd also stands out for his expertise in waste sector work.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team are incredibly proactive and solutions-focused. It is clear that there is a good ethos with all of the team, presenting an approachable and friendly perspective.’

  • ‘Their approachability, solutions focus and the sense that you can trust them. Katie Saunders and Andrea Leigh are brilliant.'

  • ‘The team provides a very supportive and collaborative approach which is flexible and fits my business needs well. Overall this team has been a really good fit for our business.’

  • ‘The team stands out for their remarkable service and legal expertise. Their innovative, client-centric approach offers unparalleled support. They excel in collaboration, diversity, and technology, setting a new standard in the legal field and making them an ideal partner for comprehensive legal support.’

  • ‘The individuals distinguish themselves through their genuine willingness to comprehend the intricacies of our business and its challenges. This enables them to provide us with advice that is not only insightful but also pioneering. It's evident that their priority is our best interest.'

  • ‘In-depth understanding of sector-specific requirements providing commercially-focused, solution-driven advice. ’

  • ‘A wide-range of high calibre lawyers.’

  • ‘Easy to work with and good knowledge of their topics.’

Key clients

  • The Guinness Partnership
  • Southway Housing Group
  • Places for People
  • Great Places Housing Group
  • Egg Group
  • Clarion Housing Group
  • London Borough of Hillingdon
  • Manchester City Centre Management Company
  • City of London
  • Top Hat

Work highlights

  • Advised OSHA on their procurement strategy and drafted the procurement and construction documents for their national construction framework for volumetric (CAT 1) and panelised (CAT 2) Modern Methods of Construction.
  • Advised Clarion on a scheme for the establishment of a Joint Venture LLP between Clarion and London Square Partners Limited for the delivery of 212 homes at former Richmond upon Thames College.
  • Advising the clients on their phase 1 infrastructure works and associated consultant appointments for their 8500 home development at Gilston Park Estate.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Katie Saunders

Other key lawyers

Tom Holroyd, John Garland, Andy Waite, Andrea Leigh, Tom Wrigley