Mr Robin Atkin > Ward Hadaway LLP > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Lawyer Profile

House builders, commercial developers, occupiers, and investors active across a range of sectors – including the industrials, logistics, office and leisure spaces – regularly call upon Ward Hadaway LLP’s real estate team, steered by Lesley Fairclough and Robin Atkin. Other key figures include Nick Gholkar, who advises public sector bodies on critical infrastructure redevelopment projects; Neil Smith, who works with clients in the education sector on site acquisitions and developments; and Sophie Bohill, who notably supports clients on the purchase of commercial and residential development sites. Healthcare clients, such as a number of NHS trust foundations, turn to Saji Bratch for assistance with a range of property matters, including leasing, licensing and funding arrangements. Heather Markham is a key contact for supermarket chains seeking advice on complex acquisitions and development agreements. Alex Wright is another name to note.

Ward Hadaway LLP covers a gamut of planning mandates, regularly dealing with applications, appeals, enforcement actions, and section 106 agreements. The team frequently advises local councils on transport planning matters and assists clients with planning obligations for residential homes projects. The practice is jointly led by Robin Atkin and Kamran Hyder. Atkin is sought out by national house builders, landowners and public sector bodies for his expertise in interpreting planning permissions, while Hyder is a go-to adviser for clients in the mining, housing and infrastructure sectors. Associates Carolyn Akerman and Frank Orr are key names to note, particularly for house builders and local councils across the North.

Ward Hadaway LLP‘s practice is experienced in handling acquisitions, disposals significant regenerations in the north west. Key names to note in Manchester are partners Matthew O’Brien who has a particular focus on student and hospitality developments, and development and property finance specialist Andrew Dunn. Managing associate Emma Collins is active on many of the team’s standout matters. The team is led Robin Atkin and Lesley Fairclough, both of who are based in Newcastle.