Irwin Mitchell's Leeds office forms part of the firm’s northern transactional real estate group, which handles all stages of strategic land projects, from initial site assembly through to development and disposals. The firm’s client base consists of lenders, corporate occupiers, housing developers and investors. James Knowles heads the real estate team and is well-versed in logistics development projects. Michelle Beaumont is particularly knowledgeable of student accommodation and build to rent matters and Laura Jones is strong on real estate transactions.
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Key clients
- Henry Boot PLC
- Wilton Developments Limited
- Rula Developments Limited
- Furnival Quay Limited
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Vistry Partnerships Limited
- Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
- Newmarket Lane Limited
- Gravity Active Entertainment
- Rula Homes
- Hartpury University
- Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
- The Dyson Group PLC
- HSBC Bank PLC
- Thorntons Limited
- Ferrero UK Limited
- Artisan Real Estate
- Strata Homes (Yorkshire) Limited
- Excel Parking Services Limited
- Country Style Foods Ltd
- Christeyns (UK) limited
- Boston College
- Suon Group
- Jaynic Properties Ltd
- EE Ventures Limited
- Persimmon Homes Limited
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Peveril Securities Limited
- Pennine Property Partnership
- Manor Oaks Property Limited
- University of Maryland
- Newham Sixth Form College
- Summit Learning Trust
- Gleeson Homes
- Artium Group Limited
- Al Ain Holding LLC
- Unifrax Emission Control Europe Limited
- Industruct Limited
- Eigo Investments Limited
- St Bartholomews CE Multi Academy Trust
- Cansfield High School
- Sheffield Inclusion Centre
- Hallborough Properties
Work highlights
- Advised Artisan Leeds Kirkstall Limited on the acquisition of a six-acre site in Kirkstall near Leeds City Centre.
- Advised Rula Developments Limited on their purchase and sub-sale of manufacturer, The Tinsley Bridge Group’s headquarters at Tinsley, Sheffield.
- Advised Henry Boot Developments Limited on their sale and development of a new 54,806 sq. ft specialist brain rehabilitation unit at the Chocolate Works, York to Brainkind (formerly The Disabilities Trust).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Knowles