
Trowers & Hamlins LLP advises across a wide spectrum of investment and development commercial property matters, often for clients in the social housing, senior housing properties, and student accommodation sectors. The client base includes investors, developers, local authorities and government departments. Leading the team from the Exeter office, Georgina Savill‐James is noted for her affordable housing and housebuilding work. Chris Rundle brings experience in handling development and leasing matters, and Ben Neary has expertise in commercial real estate finance investment transactions. Gail White is a key name for public sector work.
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Testimonials
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- 'Partner-level advice throughout the process and good teamwork.'
- 'A proactive, commercially-minded, logical and experienced team.'
- 'Jack Frier is a clear standout.'
Key clients
- Aerfin
- Exe Investment Limited
- Greendale Group
- Lovell Partnerships & Westco Properties
- Verto Homes
- Vistry Group
- West Midlands Pension Fund
- Urban Logistics REIT plc
- Greenridge Investment Management
- West Midlands Pension Fund
Work highlights
Acting for Lovell Partnerships and Westco Properties on the formation of a joint venture and a joint acquisition of a 135 acre site in North Devon.
Advised on the re-development of a 12 acre brownfield site at Longwell Green in Bristol.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Georgina Savill-James
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.
Gail White
Practice head
Georgina Savill-James
Other key lawyers
Stephen Moore; Jack Frier; Gail White; Kelly Brown; Ben Neary; Chris Rundle