Karl Jackson > Weightmans LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Weightmans LLP
No 1 Spinningfields
Hardman Square
MANCHESTER
M3 3EB
England

Position

 Karl is head of our built environment segment. He specialises in all aspects of commercial property law including commercial and residential development, landlord and tenant and acquisitions and disposals. Karl is also an acknowledged expert in the field of urban regeneration, dealing with complex and high-value projects for both the public and private sectors.
Karl specialises in city centre regeneration and is an acknowledged expert in the development market with active public and private sector clients. He advised Greater Manchester Arts Centre on the new development of HOME at First Street Manchester. It is the largest arts centre outside of London. Karl is the client relationship partner for Manchester City Council, Co-operative Group, Peel Group, Bruntwood and Pets at Home. Karl has recently been instructed by Manchester City Council in connection with the redevelopment of Oxford Road Railway Station in Manchester.
Karl is consistently recommended by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading individual.

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester

The practice at Weightmans LLP, noted as ‘experienced in the development market’ is led by Andrea Steventon. The team ably advises its clients on transactional and planning matters, namely involving the acquisitions of large development sites, and the handling of complex lease agreements. Urban regeneration expert Karl Jackson is noted for his ‘excellent experience in real estate’. Brian Ghatan departed n January 2023.