The group at Brabners LLP, noted for its ‘broad and very strong skillset’, has well-established capabilities assisting its clientele in the management of significant property portfolios, as well as in a range of transactions including acquisitions and disposals. Further, it has experience in large-scale and high-value regeneration and development projects, particularly in the housing and retail sectors. Luke Taylor handles these substantial development projects, while Becky Spears’ workload includes advising both landlords and tenants in commercial lease transactions. Helen Brown is also a name to note, as is Rebecca McDonald. The trio helming the practice are investment and property management specialist Richard Roberts, Iain Gamble, and Manchester's Roy Barry. Usha Sharma departed the team in December 2024.
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‘The team has a broad and very strong skillset which combines technical expertise with a commercial pragmatism.'
'The firm has a full-service offering and is able to call on colleagues from a wide range of disciplines to ensure all aspects of a transaction are addressed.’
‘Richard Roberts is approachable, knowledgeable and able to distil complex legal matters in an understandable and meaningful way. He has a strong negotiating approach and can be relied upon to fight our corner.'
Key clients
- Arnold Clark
- Beech Holdings
- Glenbrook
- Home Bargains
- ION Property Developments
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- NWF Group plc
- Peel Waters
- Peel NRE
- Peel Ports Group
- Primark
- Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool
Work highlights
Advising Peel Ports Group in the operation of the Liverpool Cruise Terminal located on Liverpool’s historic waterfront, delivering £25m of investment in the infrastructure of the terminal and generating hundreds of millions of pounds for the Liverpool economy over the lifetime of the agreements.
Acting for the client in connection with its £23m development of youth academy and community facilities in the city.
Acting for Morrisons on the transfer to Morrisons of the leases of the 1,100 plus convenience stores acquired by Morrisons from the Administrators of the McColl’s Retail Group (which entered into administration in 2022).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Richard Roberts
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rebecca McDonald
Practice head
Richard Roberts; Iain Gamble; Roy Barry
Other key lawyers
Rebecca McDonald; Helen Brown; Luke Taylor; Becky Spears; Charlotte Flanders