DLA Piper

DLA Piper’s Sheffield real estate practice is very active in portfolio management work and counts national and regional names such as Tata Steel and the University of Sheffield among its key clients. The team, which frequently works alongside the corporate and restructuring practices, handles acquisitions, disposals and broader asset management advice for large corporate entities, and also actively assists with occupations and development projects. The Sheffield team is led by location head Nigel Howard, a key contact for large-scale development schemes and transactional matters. Other names to note include consultant Stephen Blacksell, who manages the team’s close relationships with major student accommodation providers, and Mark Keeling, who is noted for his property portfolio advice.