Clarke Willmott LLP supports public and private sector clients. Its work includes commercial investments, refinances, acquisitions and portfolio management. Its clients include major banks, public authorities, property managers and consultants. The ‘technically able’ Iain Harrison leads the practice. Andrew Stokes enhances the team, specialising in real estate financings.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Technically capable, responsive and commercial. The team includes a good mix of juniors and seniors, meaning they are both well resourced but are also able to offer the right level of experience for any given matter.’

  • 'Iain Harrison is a technically able lawyer.'
  • ‘They continue to adopt a practical and commercial approach on the works undertaken. Approachable, friendly and straight forward.'

  • ‘Andrew Stokes is approachable, helpful, practical and commercial. Willing to reciprocate business and great to work with.’

  • ‘A strong team with good knowledge and pragmatic approach’

  • ‘The team is extremely collaborative and supportive and goes out of its way to assist.'

  • ‘Good at building relationships and provide a prompt service.’

Key clients

  • Lloyds Bank Plc
  • Unity Trust Bank Plc
  • Santander UK Plc
  • Super Smart Service Limited
  • Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands
  • Lidl

Work highlights

  • Advised a local police force on the acquisition of a large office block, supporting their plans for increased community engagement.
  • Advised a national supermarket on the sale of surplus development land.
  • Advised on the property aspects of a multi-million pound sale of the shares of a national engineering company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iain Harrison

Other key lawyers

Andrew Stokes