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.’
‘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.’
- 'We often work with Kelly Peck who is head of the commercial team and managing partner. Kelly has a straightforward, easy to understand approach which makes it undemanding for us to ascertain the nuances of law in situations where we have to make the right decision.'
‘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.’
‘I have really appreciated the support of Kelly Peck who has always been our main contact. She has provided clear and pragmatic advice in a friendly and approachable way.’
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Practice head
Kelly Peck
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Greenhalgh; Joshua Smart; Lucy Harrison