Mark Crabtree > Weightmans > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

Weightmans
WESTGATE POINT
LEEDS
LS1 2AX
England

Position

Former partner of Ford &Warren solicitors, Mark has extensive experience of commercial property law, especially with regard to landlord and tenant issues, estate management and mortgages.

Mark has worked in the real estate field for 35 years since qualification in 1992. Mark has overseen the disposal of over 300 properties for one client in the last two years. Mark also led the team that successfully tendered for the Environment Agency’s regional property work at Ford&Warren solicitors.

Mark has extensive experience of commercial property law, especially disposals and acquisitions, acting for lenders, estate management and landlord and tenant matters. He acts for owners, and investors who range from multi-nationals to smaller regional businesses. He has particular expertise in the licensed and leisure industry and acts for several of the major pubcos.

Mark manages sophisticated reporting and recording systems which are tailored to the client’s specific requirements.

Lawyer Rankings

Yorkshire and the Humber > Real estate > Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

The commercial property team at Weightmans is reputed for its corporate acquisitions and leasing work in the licensing and leisure industries, as well as for its portfolio management work in support of the firm’s healthcare team. The team’s client base also includes property investors, which instruct it to handle acquisitions and disposals in the industrial space. Practice head Mark Crabtree, who maintains close relationships with a number of national pub franchises, handles estate management and corporate occupation work, while associate Matthew Jones is a key contact for healthcare clients.