The ‘incredibly agile and commercial’ team at Freeths LLP often advises on the acquisition and development of new sites, and portfolio management issues across a range of sectors, such as leisure and retail, manufacturing and residential. The group is jointly led by a trio of practitioners: John Flathers is well-versed in major residential, leisure and retail development schemes, Liz Banks is praised as an ’excellent solicitor, both technically and from a commercial perspective’, and Jonathan Crew is noted for his expertise in land promotion agreements.
Testimonials
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‘The team, headed by Liz Banks, are incredibly agile, commercial and full understand the requirements we have set of them as a client.’
‘I have been incredibly impressed with how quickly they have got to speed with the expectations we have of them.’
‘The team are always available to deal with my enquiries and offer practical and efficient advice. We have worked together for a number of years, and they always work to required timescales.’
‘I generally work with John Flathers and other members of the property team. They are all friendly and helpful, explaining matters arising clearly and offer practical solutions.’
Key clients
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Travelodge Hotels Limited
- Wickes Building Supplies Limited
- Magnet Limited
- C.P. Hart & Sons
- Samara Group
- Mena Developments Limited Limited
- Leedsgate Limited
- Dartmouth Estates
- KCS Development Limited
- Hargreaves Land Limited
- Fieldon Bridge Developments Limited
- FRP Advisory Trading Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Hargreaves Land Limited on the acquisition of 550 acres of development land at Gunness, Scunthorpe known as Lincolnshire Lakes to establish a significant residential settlement of over 1150 homes and the creation of an Advanced Manufacturing Park on 65 acres of the site.
- Advising Fieldon Bridge Development Limited on the development of the Bishop Auckland Retail and Leisure Park comprising over 149,000 sq feet and dealing with the pre-lets.
- Acting for Leedsgate Limited on the sale of a mixed-use development site in Leeds
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Flathers, Liz Banks, Jonathan Crew