Clients seek the ‘depth of knowledge and experience’ that Gateley Legal offers across the full range of property matters in the region. The practice is highly regarded for handling residential developments, commercial investments, and asset management work, with particular expertise in the healthcare and pensions sectors. At the helm of the practice, Adam Youatt specialises in real investment and development, while the residential development offering is spearheaded by Steven Plummer, who engages closely with housebuilders and developers on land acquisitions, land disposals, and funding arrangements. Simon Taylor takes the lead on real estate development management and funding matters, while Colin Gittus chiefly focuses on finance and investment transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Simon Taylor has an excellent understanding of his clients' requirements and works tirelessly to achieve those.’
- ‘An excellent service was provided. The firm had a total understanding of what was required and managed to keep the whole process relatively simple. There were face-to-face meetings with the counterparty's team, and these were all conducted in a spirit of collaboration and a desire to make the deal happen.’
- ‘Steven Plummer - very responsive and offers a high level of customer care.’
- ‘Very good client service, and the fee structure is very transparent.’
- ‘Good all-round team. They have a good grasp of our business requirements.’
- ‘Simon Taylor leads his team as such is a stand-out partner. He allocates our workload across his team to try to ensure the most suitable lawyer is used.’
- ‘Simon Taylor's real estate team in Nottingham is responsive to our needs and requirements across a wide range of real estate services. They have a depth of knowledge and experience that allows them to promptly focus on key and material legal issues.’
Key clients
- Custodian Property Income REIT Plc
- Fresenius Medical Care Services Limited
- Southernwood Residential II LP
- Just Childcare Limited
- Barberry Industrial Limited
- Southampton City Council
- Clowes Developments (UK) Limited
- Lovell Partnerships Limited
- Bellway Homes Limited
- Vistry Group
- Allison Homes Limited
- McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Limited
- Bloor Homes Limited
- Avant Homes Limited
- BDW Trading Limited
- Compendium Regeneration Limited
- Homes by Honey
- Richborough Estates
Work highlights
Acted for Vistry Group on the acquisition of the former MG works site for the development of 688 homes as part of the Longbridge regeneration scheme in Birmingham.
Acted for Bellway Homes in the purchase of Phase 5, Orchards Green, for residential development of new open market and affordable homes.
Advised and represented Clowes Developments (UK) Limited in connection with the acquisition of a 31-acre site for the development of circa 500,000 square feet of warehouse/industrial space across 6 buildings at Harrier Park, Hucknall, from Muse Places.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Adam Youatt; Steven Plummer
Other key lawyers
Simon Taylor; Colin Gittus