The Legal 500

United Kingdom > South East > Real estate > Commercial property: Essex

Editorial sections

Other

All countries

Kenneth Elliott + Rowe’s well-established property team is supported by a property litigation unit to act on the full range of issues, from routine acquisitions to large-scale disposals. Chris Dixon head the team.

Birketts LLP’s ‘diligent’ Chelmsford team acted on several major corporate transactions in 2011. Highlights included advising Spie Matthew Hall on the relocation of its London office. ‘Extremely experienced and capable’ team head Grace Kerr and associate Ross Wiltshire are recommended along with Emma Carter, who recently joined from Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP.

Birkett Long LLP’s ‘knowledgeable and down-to-earth’ team, led by Jane Calnan, advises clients including Lloyds TSB and Maricksons Ltd on complex lease arrangements and investment financing. Associate Melanie Bache is also recommended, along with Chelmsford team head David Rayner.

Kevin Wilsher’s ‘exemplary’ team at Ellisons recently completed the grant of a new store lease to Sainsbury’s for Tollgate Partnership. Guy Longhurst, Lee Pearce and Peter Powell all attract praise.

Wortley Byers’ ‘excellent’ team advises Countrywide Assured and its subsidiaries on lease-related issues for its nationwide property portfolio. It also advises clients such as The Magri Group on development issues. Team head Jane Winfield is highly recommended.

Press releases

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to

Legal Developments in South East for Commercial property: Essex

Legal Developments in the UK

Legal Developments and updates from the leading lawyers in each jurisdiction. To contribute, send an email request to

Press Releases in the UK

The latest news direct from law firms. If you would like to submit press releases for your firm, send an email request to