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Tyr Offices

Tyr
2 The Embankment
Sovereign Street
LEEDS
LS1 4BA
England
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Marcus Watson

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Work Department

Commercial Property

Position

Marcus is a Senior Associate in Tyr’s Commercial Property team. Marcus is particularly experienced in commercial and residential development work, acquisitions and disposals. Marcus’ recent experience includes acting on strategic land acquisitions for top 10 national housebuilders on sites throughout the UK and property finance deals for both banks and borrowers. Marcus also has extensive experience of all aspects of landlord and tenant work including portfolio management for a number of large high street retailers. Marcus takes a pragmatic and commercial approach to transactions, enabling his clients to achieve their desired outcomes quickly and effectively.

Career

Marcus qualified in 2015 having trained Metis Law, Leeds. Marcus then worked at DAC Beachcroft LLP and Clarion before joining Tyr in February 2020.

Education

Leeds Beckett University (LLB (Hons)), BPP Law School, Leeds (LPC)

Lawyer Rankings

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

Tyr offers its roster of clients, which primarily encompasses developers and national house builders, a ‘very good, quick and reliable service‘ in relation to advice on conditional acquisitions, site transfers, strategic option agreements and planning permission. Beyond its expertise in residential development work, the team is also well-versed in handling commercial leases from both a landlord and tenant perspective. The team is led by Dean Jowett, who is highly recommended for his expertise on commercial and residential development matters. Sarah Temple, who joined the team from Lupton Fawcett in July 2022, and Marcus Watson are also names to note.

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