Ward Hadaway LLP’s real estate and housing team delivers a full-service property offering, working collaboratively across the space including handling housebuilding, commercial development, investment, finance, and public sector mandates. Co-headed by Robin Atkin and Lesley Fairclough, the team combines breadth with depth. Alex Cox is noted for his expertise in mining and quarry-related matters alongside broader development work. Sophie Bohill advises on complex site acquisitions for residential developers, while Saji Bratch leads on public sector transactions. Lauren Frisby and Nick Gholkar both advise on high-value development deals, with Gholkar focusing on large portfolio management issues.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Darlington Borough Council
- PFP-Igloo (General Partner) Limited
- Northumberland Estates Limited
- Tyne Coast College
- The North Yorkshire Council
- Together Housing Association Limited & Newground Together (UK) Limited
- Gleeson Homes
- Keepmoat Homes
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lauren Frisby
Practice head
Robin Atkin; Lesley Fairclough
Other key lawyers
Alex Cox; Sophie Bohill; Saji Bratch; Nick Gholkar; Lauren Frisby