Alison Mills > DLA Piper UK LLP > Liverpool, England > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper‘s commercial property practice continues to head the Liverpool market as the ‘extremely proactive‘ team handle large-scale investment work and high-profile regional development projects for local authorities. Alison Mills heads up the North West real estate practice, and is noted for her expertise in student accommodation matters. Mark Beardwood regularly works on major town-centre regeneration schemes, as well as single and multi-asset investment acquisitions and disposals. Real estate investment experts Richard Thompson and Richard Ascroft advise numerous pension funds and corporations on their property portfolios. Philip Rooney continued to support the team in his capacity as a consultant.

DLA Piper‘s real estate team displays particular expertise in the development and investment sectors, working with local clients as well as international investment funds and institutional investors. Based in both Liverpool and Manchester, Alison Mills leads the team and regularly advises corporate occupiers in all asset classes. Mark Beardwood specialises in development deals, also splitting his time between both locations. Experienced real estate investment and development lawyer Tom Kelsall leads on key deals and continues to play a leading role in the practice.