Regarded as having an ‘extremely proactive client-facing team’, Fieldfisher LLP’s real estate practice is able to act for a range of clients, particularly in relation to commercial and residential developments and insolvency disposals. The team is also noted for its work for corporate occupiers and its housebuilding expertise. Sue Simpson heads the practice with her ‘exceptional legal knowledge’, and handles development and planning issues. Merle Wray is sought out by local authorities and government agencies for her expertise in multi-phased development schemes, whilst qualified chartered surveyor Mark Lee has a wealth of experience in handling residential and commercial land acquisitions for a wide array of clients, including pension funds and private developers.
Testimonials
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‘An extremely proactive client facing team who communicate very effectively with all parties and go beyond the level of service associated with most legal practices.'
'Provide excellent guidance on complex legal issues and understand the importance of the role their client wishes them to provide.’
‘Merle Wray and Michael Norris provide exceptional service and commitment to achieving the outcomes their client seeks.'
'They have a high level of expertise and work extremely well with all members of the development team.’
‘The Fieldfisher team at Birmingham are very friendly and approachable.'
'While they are all excellent lawyers, they also are very easy to work with. Importantly, they are not arrogant, sadly a failing with many solicitors.’
‘Sue Simpson combines exceptional legal knowledge with an ability to put people at ease and get a deal done. She is able to negotiate and create 'win-win' scenarios which always protect her clients' interests.'
'Like the rest of her team, Sue Simpson is a joy to work with.’
Key clients
- Atlas Hive Silverthorne Limited
- Avery Healthcare Group Limited
- Bloor Homes Limited
- Boparan Holdings Limited (various companies)
- CALA Homes (Cotswolds) Limited
- CALA Homes (North Home Counties) Limited
- Cambridge Medipark Limited
- Cantel (UK) Limited
- Corbally Group (Edgbaston) Limited
- Countryside Properties Limited
- Coventry City Football Club
- EQT Exeter Property Group
- IM Properties Plc
- Lloyds Banking
- Nightingale Derbyshire Limited
- Parques Reunidos
- Prologis Inc
- Robert Bosch UK Holdings Limited
- SKANSKA UK PLC
- St Francis Group
- Workerbee Developments Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted on the acquisition of Cambridge Medipark Limited by Prologis relating to the future development of 1m sq ft of space on the expanding science park.
- Acting on a £50m development for Atlas Hive Silverthorne Limited in Bristol which will include 371 new homes, a 1,600 student learning campus, offices, student accommodation and public open space.
- Advised DJS Antibodies Limited on their acquisition of office and laboratory space and the $225m sale to AbbVie Limited in October 2022.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sue Simpson