The real estate team at Browne Jacobson LLP works across the full spectrum of commercial property matters. Development and regeneration projects are particular areas of expertise, especially within the retail, leisure and logistics sectors. Property matters within the healthcare and education sectors are also focus areas. National real estate head Sarah Parkinson has particular experience in the effects of omni-channel retailing on lease agreements. Deputy head Barry Sully specialises in development land disposals and acquisitions. Suki Tonks is another key name, advising clients on complex development agreements and the acquisition of freehold and leasehold properties.

The ‘professional, efficient and knowledgeable’ real estate team at Freeths LLP covers the entire spectrum of the industry, with a particular specialism in housebuilding and strategic land matters. Commercial and industrial development is another area of expertise, alongside property work within the care sector. Darren Williamson acts on all forms of commercial development for occupiers, developers and funds, particularly in the food and retail sectors. Jon Smart is an expert in care home development and residential land sales, while Guy Winfield focuses on acquisitions, disposals and complex development schemes.

Handling all aspects of work in the real estate market, Gateley Legal has considerable expertise in investment and development matters, as well as asset management, real estate finance and distressed property. Additionally, the firm is particularly experienced in the healthcare, residential development and pensions sectors. Adam Youatt leads the team, specialising in property investment and development work. Simon Taylor is an expert in development matters, including strategic land, logistics and urban regeneration. Steven Plummer acts for house builders, developers and land promoters dealing with residential development sites.

The commercial property team at Geldards LLP specialises in residential and commercial development work, where they handle large and complex deals for some of the biggest clients in the market. Other key work streams are industrial and logistics matters, as well as work in the public, education, utilities and motor retail sectors. Managing partner Graham Banks leads the Derby team and specialises in operational property, property investment and planning and environment law. David Watson leads the Nottingham team with experience in in transactional commercial real estate work. Jamie Gordon is particularly active in the utilities sector, while ‘knowledgeable and committed’ Heather Dixon leads the team’s industrial and logistics work.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP are particularly experienced in the energy sector, where they act for energy developers and infrastructure investors on a variety of market-first projects. The later living and healthcare sector is another focus area, where the team acts for care home operators and investors on all level of their projects. Practice head Peter Dilks focuses on real estate matters in the energy and utilites sector while also handling large scale transactions. Victoria Bovington leads on the firm’s work for healthcare providers, while also specialising in development finance for banks and venture capitalists.

Shoosmiths LLP handles some of the biggest real estate mandates in the East Midlands and nationally across the firm’s core areas. This includes real estate investment matters, as well as partnering transactions development work and strategic occupancy issues. The team is led by investment occupier and airport specialist Matthew Kenwood, who handles a range of complex transactional matters. Deborah Gordon Brown in portfolio acquisitions and disposals on behalf of property funds and and corporate occupiers. Su Kemp was promoted to partner in May 2022, specialising in occupier, airport and investment matters.

The primary areas of focus for gunnercooke LLP‘s real estate team are commercial and residential development, infrastructure, renewable energy and investments. Specifically, the firm is active in matters surrounding logistics, student development and minerals and waste. Brendan Walsh has over great experience in commercial and residential development and real estate investment. Matthew Grocock is experienced in residential and commercial development on behalf of landed estates and agricultural landowners. Bev Simms and Sarah Gunton are other key names.

A boutique property firm, Landsmiths Solicitors is split across commercial property and residential conveyancing teams, which often collaborate on complex issues including option and overage agreements. The teams handle a complex and high value work on behalf of a broad client base comprised of occupiers, developers, lenders and investors. Rachael Briggs and Vik Moothia lead the team.

The commercial property team at Nelsons Solicitors Limited is active across a number of specialist areas, including residential development, commercial development, landlord and tenant and property transactions related to pension schemes. Riaz Dudhia leads the team with a specialism in commercial landlord and tenant matters, as well as land acquisition and disposal. Paul Hinchliffe has a particular expertise in acting for industrial and office commercial property owners.