Barr Ellison LLP, which acts for major developers, landowners, promoters, and investors, as well as many commercial landlords and tenants, has a highly regarded practice head in Kelly Peck, and in 2025 hired the vastly experienced Jonathan Greenhalgh from Ellisons. Peck, who ‘provides clear and pragmatic advice in a friendly and approachable way’, assists clients with the management of property portfolios, commercial acquisitions, and refinancing projects. Greenhalgh has a particular focus on development work, notably the acquisition and disposal of commercial, mixed-use, and residential development sites. Joshua Smart and Lucy Harrison, who is a key adviser to affordable housing providers, are emerging talents within the practice.
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- ‘We have had fantastic service from Kelly Peck and Josh Smart. Both are articulate, subject matter experts who bring a spirit of fun to our interactions.’
- ‘Our company has appointed many different Solicitors firms over the years but once we were introduced to Barr Ellison, we struck gold! They are competent, efficient, speedy in responses and very knowledgeable.’
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Practice head
Kelly Peck
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Greenhalgh; Joshua Smart; Lucy Harrison