Underpinned by a ‘good network of solicitors’, gunnercooke LLP’s practice has a notable presence in the logistics, strategic residential, student development, and out-of-town retail spaces. Brendan Walsh engages closely with national and regional developers, banks, and international investors, where he is a key advisor on major residential and urban settlements, town centre redevelopments, and property finance, whereas Matthew Grocock lends his residential and commercial development expertise to landed estates, promoters, and agricultural landowners, amongst others. Sarah Gunton is recommended for her residential, commercial, and mixed-use development expertise.
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‘The real estate team brings solutions to the client's needs beyond the normal solicitor work.’
‘In addition to the legal work, Brendan brings commercial solutions to the wider issues of his client's businesses.’
‘Gunnercooke is a very reputable firm that has a good network of solicitors where they can advise on a variety of legal areas, so you can do everything under one roof.’
‘Brendan and Sarah are very knowledgeable and provide us with good service. We have had some complicated transactions, which they have dealt with very well.’
‘Their deep understanding of construction projects, regulatory frameworks, and operational challenges ensures tailored, commercially-focused legal support.’
‘Brendan Walsh and Sarah Gunton stand out for their deep expertise in construction law and the PBSA sector, offering a level of commercial insight that goes beyond traditional legal support.’
'Extensive knowledge and experience. Top class professionals.'
'Brendan Walsh and Sarah Gunton have a huge knowledge base and thorough experience. They are committed to finding solutions.'
Key clients
- Brookland Group
- Bedford Estate
- English Will Trust of the Rt Hon Olive Countess Fitzwilliam
- Wilson Bowden Developments Limited
- William Davis Limited
- Peter James Homes
- Garner Holdings
- Infinity Park Derby
- Harpur Crewe LLC (US)
- McCann Group
- Southhill Estate
- Eden Tyre Sales Limited
Work highlights
Advising Zone Student on site set-up following the acquisition of the former Debenhams department store known as the Drapery Building, Northampton.
Advising Workhouse Developments on the site assembly of land at Rotherham Road, Sheffield, to be developed as a 10-unit industrial/ warehouse estate.
Advising Garner Holdings on the disposal of Common Farm, Denby, Derbyshire, comprising in excess of 80 acres, to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
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Sarah Gunton
Other key lawyers
Brendan Walsh; Matthew Grocock; Sarah Gunton