
Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds has a reach beyond East Anglia and works on complex acquisitions, disposals and high-value lending facilities. Leveraging its expertise in key sectors such as the engineering, pharmaceuticals, pension fund transactions, and healthcare spaces, as well as its relationships with portfolio investors, the firm is known for providing ‘excellent personal service’. Practice head Tim Mendes da Costa counts on the ’timely, efficient, commercial and constructive’ Julia Cardy as a key adviser to multi-property portfolio landlords. Jonathan Mathers handles agricultural transactions, while Hugo Greer-Walker handles development work, landlord and tenant matters. Sally Whatley-Brown frequently acts for trusts and estates, public sector bodies and large corporates, while James Southward focuses on lending and refinancing work.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent personal service.’
'Level of communication and prompt service provided alongside their wide-ranging services for commercial property.'
'I work a lot with Julia Cardy and her service levels are particularly good with excellent communication when needed.'
'Julia Cardy - timely, efficient, commercial, team player, constructive.'
Key clients
- Leeder Landholdings Limited
- Axel Arigato London Limited
- Ensors Accountants LLP
- STV International Ltd
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Snetterton Business Park
- The Blakenham Estate
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
Tim Mendes da Costa
Other key lawyers
Hugo Greer-Walker, Sally Whatley-Brown, Julia Cardy, James Southward; Jonathan Mathers