Fielding a reputation as an authority in the social housing sector is Freeths LLP's real estate team, which regularly handles a wide range of house building and development matters for an expansive client roster that covers retail, hospitality, and leisure-based clients. Praised as ‘approachable, professional and commercially astute’ is head of the practice Lucy Bradban, a thoroughly experienced real estate lawyer recognised for her complex transactional work, secured lending projects, and corporate banking transactions. Shashi Chambers handles a prolific flow of complex, high-value transactions, development works and secured finance matters, with noted specialisms in supporting global logistics and transport clients with their projects. Adept in handling the full lifecycle of development land transactions, from acquisition and site assembly to disposal, is Darren Debock.
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‘Freeths are an extremely professional and efficient firm who offer unparalleled legal knowledge and advice to its clients.'
'Whilst a large firm they place great importance on being a part of the local community and are great supporters of charities and local initiatives.’
Key clients
- Vistry Group PLC
- Abbey Developments Limited
Work highlights
Advised Basildon Borough Council on a multi-million pound acquisition for the provision of registered housing with a value in excess of £50m.