Browne Jacobson LLP is a regional powerhouse for commercial real estate and continues to act on the area’s high-value, complex, and significant projects and transactions, and the firm has notable sector-specific knowledge of the retail, social housing, and education spaces. With over 30 years of real estate experience, Sarah Parkinson is active in retail and property developments. Barry Sully has noteworthy experience in long-term strategic land projects including option and promotion agreements, and Suki Tonks acts for national retail and leisure clients regarding lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals, and property management issues.
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Testimonials
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‘In my experience, the Real Estate Team is excellent - great knowledge, commercial and pragmatic approach, very responsive and focused. I particularly like the fact that property litigation and non-contentious real estate are within the same the team and I think this sets them apart from other firms as it means the approach is holistic.'
‘Suki Tonks is above all wholly pragmatic.'
‘We recently instructed Browne Jacobson and very quickly they understood our business and needs and also showed a great willingness to learn our processes and how we negotiate transactions.’
‘Suki Tonks is amazing, she clearly showed that she knew the retail space, offered pragmatic advice straight away and showed that she understood our business.'
‘Key partners include Rob Wofinden, Barry Sully and Kassra Powles. All three are leaders in their fields.’
‘Sarah Parkinson heads up the Real Estate Team and co-ordinates things incredibly well. She is also hands on when she needs to be and is an excellent commercially focused lawyer.'
Key clients
- LVMH
- Walgreens Boots Alliance
- DPD
- Wilko
- PureGym
- Canal and River Trust
- Platform Homes
- Frasers Group
- Deliveroo
- Chesterfield Borough Council
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sarah Parkinson
Other key lawyers
Barry Sully; Dominic Swift; Roland Gray; Robert Wofinden; Suki Tonks; Gabor Taller; Kassra Powles