Clients in the utilities and hospitality sectors regularly instruct the commercial property team at Weightmans on the full range of issues, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions, land transfers, estate management work, and owner consents. David Tabinor heads up the practice and takes point on property transactions and estate management issues. Tabinor works alongside Nicole Tanfield, who specialises in real estate finance work for housing and utilities clients, and Daniel Baker, who is a key contact for clients in the energy sector.

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Testimonials

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  • The team performs diligently in dealing with new lease negotiations, lease renewals, deed of variations, licences to alter and deed of surrender.'
  • 'David Tabinor is personable when dealing with more complex matters and keeps the client informed as to the stages of the process. David is a problem solver and can keep transactions moving.'

Key clients

  • Northern Powergrid
  • Newcastle Tool & Gauge
  • Northern Trust Company
  • Unity Trust Bank
  • Octane Capital
  • Timpson Group

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Tabinor

Other key lawyers

Nicole Tanfield, Daniel Baker