Emphasising ‘a holistic, forward-thinking and team-oriented approach’ which combines real estate and planning expertise, the ’highly skilled’ team at Acuity Law provides a one-stop-shop service to stakeholders seeking to complete on large-scale developments in the most efficient manner. The ‘exceptional’ Steve Morris has strong ties with a plethora of leading developers, public sector entities and financiers, and is conversant across a range of planning matters as part of his broad-based real estate skill set. Bristol-based consultant James Ryan is 'approachable and knowledgeable' and regularly aids clients in gaining Secretary of State consent for works, as well as advising on contentious matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The practice boasts a highly skilled team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.'
  • 'The practice emphasises a holistic, forward-thinking and team-oriented approach.'
  • 'Steve Morris provides exceptional service to our business and is more comparable to a senior specialist manager of our business than an external adviser.'

Key clients

  • Beech Developments Limited
  • Boatfolk Marinas Limited
  • Rightacres Property Co Limited
  • Bluestone Holiday Resort
  • Premier Forest Products Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising Beech Developments Ltd in the planning aspects of a residential development comprising part of the land at Cae Bodlondeb, Chwilog, Pwllheli as part of a funded purchase and sale to a North Wales-based housing association.
  • Continuing to advise Principality Building Society in connection with its involvement in funding the development of The Mill, Cardiff, an ambitious £100m residential-led urban regeneration project on the site of an old paper mill.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steve Morris

Other key lawyers

Jennifer Butcher