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Archers Law LLP’s ‘very good’ practice head Christopher Todd and Patrick Quigley recently acted for a local foundation college on various matters arising out of its involvement with the BSF programme, and for a landlord on the proposed redevelopment of a large shopping centre.

At BHP Law, Sonia Hunter continues to act for Bussey & Armstrong Projects on the West Park development, and is currently advising new client Nifco UK on various aspects of its proposed purpose-built factory facility.

The ‘technically excellent’ Sean Logue leads the team at Baines Wilson Solicitors, which provides ‘sound advice in a timely and professional manner’ on major acquisition, disposal and secured lending matters.

Burnetts continues to advise UCLan on its £80m development at Burnley College, and on Blackburn College’s new £60m campus.

Crutes Law Firm’s Gareth Jones recently advised The Helmsley Group on its acquisition of three single-let investment properties for £8m.

Dickinson Dees LLP’s Barbara Painter recently advised Croda Chemicals International on the sale of a redundant contaminated chemical site, and Buccleuch Property Fund on the sale of nine industrial units to Shell Pension Trust for £7.4m.

At Endeavour Partnership LLP, newly promoted partner Jamie Brown is acting for a developer in the multimillion-pound redevelopment of the former regional headquarters of ICI in Billingham. Simon Wake recently concluded two primary care development projects.

Jacksons Law’s two-partner, six-associate team is ‘as solid as they come’ and provides an ‘excellent’ service. The experienced Jane Armitage is a ‘stylish yet forceful presence in negotiations’. The team is currently involved in multiple high-value land sales and development projects.

Andrew Marquis and Jayne Minihan handle commercial property work at Cartmell Shepherd.

Gordon Brown Law Firm LLP’s name partner handles a diverse array of matters in this area.

Clients are ‘very satisfied with the level and quality of service’ provided by Hayton Winkley, and single out Naomi Fell. The team is currently advising various offshore companies on the sale, purchase and leasing of commercial properties.

Tim Haggie’s team at Latimer Hinks ‘performs well’ and provides an ‘excellent’ service. Recent highlights include advising on the complex sale of a former nursing home.

Stewart Williamson is the key contact at Punch Robson.

TBI is highly regarded in the market place, and has a specialist offering in relation to property investment via personal pension schemes.

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