Browne Jacobson LLP is at the forefront of the commercial property market, continuing to be sought out by private, public, and third sector clients on high-value and complex projects within the area, with names such as Sanctuary Housing, Frasers Group, and LVMH Group among its client roster. Helming the practice is Sarah Parkinson, a seasoned real estate advisor who specialises in retail and property development projects. Barry Sully lends his development disposals and acquisition expertise to landowners, developers, local authorities, and housing association clients, while property development and strategic land transactions are a common feature of Robert Wofinden ‘s caseload. Suki Tonks chiefly focuses her practice on the retail and leisure industries, where she advises on lease negotiations, acquisitions, disposals, and property management.
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Testimonials
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‘Unique - just brilliant customer service!’
‘Suki Tonks is always available to help. Clearly understands our needs without much explanation required.’
‘The team, led by Sarah Parkinson, is highly responsive, pragmatic, and technically knowledgeable. This combination means that no matter how complex and innovative, solutions will be forthcoming.’
‘Sarah Parkinson went above and beyond in a relatively small matter, which provided great confidence in the increasingly larger and more complex matters. Sarah worked with various stakeholders to ensure varying interests were considered and incorporated into the advice and documentation, streamlining the management of the matters in hand.’
‘Very responsive, efficient and knowledgeable.’
‘They understand what you want with minimal interaction and execute the instruction as required whilst being friendly and approachable.’
Key clients
- LVMH – Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Group of Companies
- Walgreens Boots Alliance (Boots)
- DPD
- CDS (Superstores International Ltd) trading as The Range
- Breedon Group
- Sanctuary Housing
- Platform Homes
- Frasers Group
- EssilorLuxottica
- Chesterfield Borough Council
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sarah Parkinson; Barry Sully
Other key lawyers
Robert Wofinden; Suki Tonks