Manjit Virdee
Schofield Sweeney
Schofield Sweeney
Client SatisfactionSchofield Sweeney's ‘exceptional’ real estate team is well-regarded for its expertise in property finance transactions, property acquisitions, regeneration and property conversions, and lease agreements. The group regularly assists its diverse client roster which spans the residential, retail, healthcare and energy sectors. Leading the team are Darren Birkinshaw, who handles property joint ventures and business property relocations and Manjit Virdee, who excels on property finance matters and regularly advises banks. The real estate team is also noted for its niche specialism in Islamic finance, which Farooq Zar is an expert in.
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Testimonials
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‘An all-practicing law firm fit for all sizes of businesses from SME's to large multinationals. Provide clients with relationship and trusted advisor service.’
‘The commercial property team is first class. Worked closely with Manjit Virdee, Pardeep Khela and Amraj Boparai whose experience, expertise, commerciality and availability stands them out from a competitive sector.’
‘The team is very experienced, has a good number of people and they are excellent on transacting on deals with strong communication throughout. The firm has a solid culture, and they are very passionate about the work they do. As a client, I feel valued, and they always provide fantastic customer service at all times.’
‘The whole team is exceptional from top down. Manjit Virdee is very well experienced in real estate finance, well connected in the network and always goes the extra mile on transactions. Manjit is excellent with his customer service, provides proactive communication and always pick up the phone to ensure matters are moved forward quickly and efficiently. Manjit is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Schofield Sweeney are diligent and can be relied upon to deliver positive outcomes.’
‘The individuals I have worked with are professional but personable, always keep in touch and return phone calls/emails and deliver within an agreed timescale.’
Key clients
- The Trafford Centre Limited
- Santander UK PLC
- Evri
- Greenhaus Group
- Cubico (UK) Limited
- Rush bond
- Setco Automotive (UK) Ltd
- United Trust Bank
- Shearings Group
- YPP Lettings & Management Co Ltd
- Frank Marshall Group of Companies
- Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Limited
- Mayfair Group of Companies
- One Medical Group
- Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services (UK) Limited
- Company Shop Ltd
- Countrylarge
- Regal Food Ltd
- HSBC Bank PLC
- Fenwood Estates Limited
- Barclay Firth Limited
- GT3
- Oak North Bank PLC
- Recognise Bank
Work highlights
- Acted for Wharfedale Grange acquisition of Solberge Hall for an undisclosed sum. The transaction included the purchase of all assets, including the hotel, restaurant, facilities and grounds.
- Advised Black Caviar Property Limited on various development aspects (including substation leases and other easements and building contracts and collateral warranties) of a new 20-storey purpose-built student tower block in central Leeds.
- Acted for Minshull Investments Holdings Limited on Islamic metals-based Commodity Murabaha mortgage and security requiring jersey opinions.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Darren Birkinshaw, Manjit Virdee