The ‘impressive’ commercial property team at Butcher & Barlow LLP has a strong reputation for advising management, development and property companies on the full gamut of matters, from complex sales and purchases of large-scale properties, to land acquisitions and landlord and tenant issues. The firm's offices in the region span Gadbrook Park, Bury, Runcorn, Bramhall and Leigh, with the firm handling matters within the social housing and renewable energy sectors. The practice is co-led by Bramhall-based investment, landlord and tenant specialist Rachel Martin and Gadbrook Park’s Zoё Paton-Crockett. The Gadbrook Park team was strengthened by the October 2023 arrival of David Burrows from an in-house role, and Seema McWilliam's promotion to partner in May 2023. Key names in the team include Daniel Woodcock, Nicholas Ball, and the ’outstanding’ Rebecca Jepson.
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‘David Burrows' confidence and fast turnaround ensured that our matter successfully completed in a very short space of time, which was impressive.'
‘Butcher & Barlow stand out as giving you the full service you should expect from a multi-disciplined practice. They are solicitors that give value rather than take value.’
'Daniel Woodcock is very knowledgeable and technically competent; George Flanders is very amicable to deal with, thorough and attentive to detail.’
‘Rebecca Jepson's communication and management of our case has been first rate. I would not hesitate to give an unreserved reference to any client looking to engage Rebecca's services - she is outstanding.’
‘First and foremost the team at Butcher & Barlow LLP take time to understand your current position and what your preferred outcome is. They take the time to ensure both the client and the solicitor are working together to achieve the same goal. We noticed that the different departments within the firm work closely together which enables clients to access all relevant aspects of legal advice.'
'Jo Ormiston we can't praise enough. Jo's extensive knowledge, pragmatic approach and communication skills are the stand out qualities we have acknowledged - it's been a pleasure to work with Jo.’
‘Nicholas Ball is outstanding not only for his highly professional expertise and knowledge but also due to his very approachable and friendly manner which makes the whole process of commercial acquisitions palatable and relatively easy for a lay person to follow. Thanks to Nicholas' invaluable expertise we are continuing to expand our business at pace.’
‘Butcher & Barlow’s commercial property team is impressive. They offer prompt service and significantly better value than the bigger firms in the North West. Led by senior partner Jonathan Aldersley, Rachel Martin and Zoë Paton-Crockett are outstanding.’
Key clients
- AF Property Developments Ltd
- Alderley Group
- Apple Best Care Ltd
- Barlows Group
- Trustees of the Booth Charities
- Branley Estates Limited
- Carlton Park Limited
- Carlton Park Construction Ltd
- Cavalier Estates Limited
- Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Gormac Developments Limited on a £16m site assembly for residential development.
- Acted for Lymm Community Energy limited in connection on an option agreement for the construction and letting of a solar farm.
- Acted for the Alderley Group on a conditional development-site purchase for social/affordable housing use.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
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Practice head
Rachel Martin; Zoë Paton-Crockett
Other key lawyers
David Burrows; Daniel Woodcock; George Flanders; Rebecca Jepson; Jo Ormiston; Nicholas Ball; Jonathan Aldersley; Seema McWilliam; Andy MacKenzie; Graham Gigg