David Brown
Pannone Corporate LLP
Pannone Corporate LLP
Client SatisfactionRegularly acting for well-known clients such as Canal and River Trust and Transport for Greater Manchester, the team at Pannone Corporate LLP often acts in disputes relating to renewals, lease exits, and commercial dilapidations. Gemma Staples, who has longstanding experience in advising retail clients in particular, is well-regarded for her ‘encyclopaedic knowledge of property law’, heading the team from Manchester. David Brown is a key team member
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Testimonials
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‘A very cohesive property litigation team led by Gemma Staples - very reactive and responsive.’
‘Pannone Solicitors bring a diverse team who are extremely client-focused and go above and beyond to provide sound advice based on current market trends and expectations. Pannone have kept appraised of current developments and have been able to advise us as a business in the most appropriate way to secure the very best outcomes.’
‘The breadth and depth of knowledge that Kenneth possesses sits him head and shoulders above many other solicitors. In each of my dealings with Kenneth he has gone above and beyond to provide thorough and concise information regarding the case in hand.'
'Gemma Staples drives a well-oiled vehicle and ensures that her team are fully mentored and supported. Gemma has helped us deal with a number of complex cases. Her vast experience and understanding of the legal system and processes sits unrivalled.’
‘Gemma Staples is very good; pleasant to work with, committed and intelligent.’
‘Pannone Corporate has a reputation as a leading Manchester firm.'
'It continues to build a highly impressive roster of clients, both from the North West and nationwide. It is able to call on highly expert lawyers with in-depth experience at large national and its property litigation team is a particular highlight.’
‘Gemma Staples has an encyclopaedic knowledge of property law, she also has extensive experience of related areas. She is exceptionally efficient and has a laser-like focus on the client's real commercial objectives; she is highly skilled at cutting through to the issues that really matter.’
Key clients
- Canal and River Trust
- Emerson Group
- Manchester City Council
- New Balance Athletic Shoes (UK) Limited
- Revolution Bars Limited
- Silentnight Group Limited
- Slicker Recycling Limited
- Total Fitness Health Clubs Limited
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Tradebe Management Limited & Group
Work highlights
- Acting for a national retailer in connection with its diverse residential and commercial portfolio and successfully engineering strategic exits from a number of commercial locations.
- Advising an international waste management client initially in connection with complex rent review provisions within one of its leases, and subsequently on the landlord’s dilapidations claim involving issues concerning environmental liabilities and supercession.
- Advising NW building in its claim for renewal of the lease of an iconic north west building in the face of opposition from the landlord on the grounds of redevelopment.
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Gemma Staples
Pannone Corporate LLPPractice head
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Gemma Staples