Barr Ellison LLP, which acts for major developers, landowners, promoters, and investors, as well as many commercial landlords and tenants, has a highly regarded managing partner in Kelly Peck, and in 2025 hired the vastly experienced Jonathan Greenhalgh from Ellisons, who now leads the group. 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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- ‘Barr Ellison commercial team is a pleasure to work with. They are a very friendly, approachable and experienced team who always manage to get work done under, often extreme, time pressures. They have never let us down. They look after us, have always provided excellent advice and we feel totally supported.’
- ‘I have found the team at Barr Ellison to be welcoming, responsive and supportive in their approach. From our initial engagement with the firm, the team have been clear and honest and added lots of value.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jonathan Greenhalgh
Other key lawyers
Kelly Peck; Joshua Smart; Lucy Harrison