Irwin Mitchell‘s broad client base is made up of commercial and residential property investors and developers, retailers, corporate occupiers and manufacturers, and the team advises on a plethora of contentious property matters, including lease agreements, non-payment of rent and damages claims, boundary disputes and rights to light mandates. Leading the national real estate disputes team out of Sheffield is Danny Revitt, who has expertise in portfolio management issues, acting for commercial clients. James Walters is singled out by clients as a key contact and advises on public rights of way, lease renewals and break options. Thomas Freeman departed the firm in January 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘We have a good relationship, built over a number of years. This helps both parties understand what the other needs in respect of instructions and advice, respectively. The advice we receive and rationale behind it is always clear to understand which enables us to make decisions with clarity and without delay.’
‘Thorough understanding of the client. Prepared to tailor their service to the client's specific requirements which are quite unique.’
‘Always willing to take the time to provide detailed advice to the client and the wider team. Proactive approach to all matters.’
‘Danny Revitt is knowledgeable, helpful and caring when it comes to client relationships. He keeps an interest in all cases and will step in to assist if it is ever required. He creates confidence with the client that the team is working in unison and that the correct result will be achieved.’
‘Danny Revitt and James Walters have been key contacts and I feel they have taken the time to understand our business, aims and approaches.’
‘This is a very large legal practice with many personnel covering a broad stretch of legal subjects. If the person you are dealing with doesn't have specific knowledge, they are able to access that knowledge from other personnel within the practice.’
‘The team at Irwin Mitchell is highly proactive and can be relied upon to provide clear and concise advice, often working to very tight deadlines. I am always able to reach someone which means that Irwin Mitchell are top of my call list whenever I have a property litigation issue. ’
‘Danny Revitt is responsive and approachable; his is the first number I dial with any property related issue.’
Key clients
- Mercia Real Estate
- Gleeson Homes
- Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
- Ferrero UK Limited
- Sigma Capital Group
- Redwood (Light Industrial) Propco Limited
- River Island Clothing Co Limited
- Sheffield Hallam University
- City Estates Group
- Calthorpe Estates Limited
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Michael Page International Recruitment
- Countrywide Residential Lettings Limited
- Arun Estate Agencies Limited
- Suon/Tawnywood
- HBD (Henry Boot Developments)
- Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
- LondonMetric/A&J Mucklow
- Peveril Securities Limited
- Sheffield International Venues Limited/Sheffield City Trust
- Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
- Memory Recall Limited
- Country Style Foods Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for a national property investor in successfully recovering electricity charges from multiple occupiers at a large industrial estate.
- Acted for a national housebuilder in resolving trespass proceedings involving a developer of a neighbouring estate.
- Succeeded in an action against international manufacturers on an industrial estate to secure completion under a historic agreement for a reversionary lease.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Danny Revitt