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Willans LLP

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Regarded by clients as ‘second to none’, Willans LLP‘s broad practice assists a predominantly regional client base with issues such as property portfolio upsizing and downsizing, and lease renewals. The team is also active on property finance, acting on both the borrower and lender side. Alasdair Garbutt assumed the mantle of head of real estate in January 2023; his diverse practice includes sales, acquisitions, and development transactions. Previous head Nigel Whittaker is trusted by a number of national charities to manage their property portfolios, while Charlotte Cowdell has a strong track record in retail acquisitions. Emma Thompson’s expertise notably covers industrial land financing work. Thornton Allen left the practice in August 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Willans team is second to none. I trust them implicitly to take care of all of my property matters. They are knowledgeable, quick and efficient.’

  • ‘Nigel Whittaker is very knowledgeable and extremely approachable. No job is too big or too small. He speaks with authority and I completely trust his advice.’

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Key clients

  • Sue Ryder
  • Moog Control Limited

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Work highlights

  • Advised Moog Control Limited on an acquisition of premises circa £40m.
  • Acting for Crown House Developments Limited/Lansdowne Rodway Limited on their transaction involving over 400,000 sq ft of industrial and office space.

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