Gorvins Solicitors‘ Stockport-based practice provides an ’excellent service’ to its plethora of clients on high-value commercial property matters, including assisting with property portfolio management, leasehold and freehold transactions, and landlord and tenant-related matters. The team’s client list includes such well-known names as Select Group and Urban Splash. In addition, the group is well-equipped to assist with development and regeneration and the finance aspects therein. Claire Beaumont heads up the team and has expertise handling investment, finance, landlord and tenant work. The ‘diligent’ Amanda Porter is a key practitioner whose workload includes significant site acquisitions and disposals, while development specialist Paul Dowdall has expertise spanning asset classes including office, retail, hotel, build-to-rent and leisure. Colin Mellor notably harnesses 40 years of commercial property experience. Karen Davenport is also recommended for her work advising on plot sales, property financing, commercial leasing matters, and acquisitions and disposals. Ella Ward joined the team in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘I always receive excellent service from the team at Gorvins. They are always there if I need to ask a quick question and I trust them to give me the best advice based on what can sometimes be challenging circumstances.’
‘Both Claire Beaumont and Amanda Porter are excellent communicators and I feel very supported. I can chat through various situations with them and they are always there to listen and give valuable advice. They are so helpful and I am really grateful for their time and support.’
‘A full-service firm - they collaborate to deliver holistic advice.’
‘Amanda Porter displays diligence and commerciality in commercial real estate leasing and transactions.’
‘Dedicated partner attention, very responsive and supportive. Relationship-driven.’
‘Paul Dowdall is a great source of advice and a trusted extension of our team.’
Work highlights
Advised the client on the on the real estate aspects of a new £20m debt facility with Barclays Bank Plc.
Acted for the client on their acquisition of 5 occupied apartment blocks at East Street Mills in central Leeds with a deal value of £12.5m.
Acted for the client on the sale of property in Alderley Edge with a deal value of £2.35m.
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Practice head
Claire Beaumont
Other key lawyers
Amanda Porter; Paul Dowdall; Colin Mellor; Karen Davenport; Ella Ward