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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- ‘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.'
- '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.’
Key clients
- Arnold Clark
- Beech Holdings
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.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Richard Roberts; Iain Gamble; Roy Barry
Other key lawyers
Rebecca McDonald; Helen Brown; Luke Taylor; Becky Spears; Charlotte Flanders