With South West offices in Cheltenham and Guildford, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP advises corporates, governmental groups, private clients, investors and developers on the full spectrum of real estate mandates. Practice head Ian Brothwood leads the strategic land team where he is known for his expertise in residential schemes. Naomi Nettleton has extensive experience in real estate investment and finance work and knowledge of the hotel sector. For mixed-use developments and investment mandates, Nigel Morton is a key name, while Phil Webb ‘provides practical advice’ across a blend of residential developments, renewable matters, and urban estate deals. Also recommended is senior associate Charlotte Mee, noted for landlord and tenant portfolio management issues, transactions, and financings.
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‘The Partners and Associates that I have worked with offer an excellent level of service.’
‘I have predominantly been working with Ian Brothwood. He is always approachable, extremely efficient and strives to seek solutions to issues that arise. His calm and methodical manner of dealing with matters has been extremely beneficial on particular complex legal transactions I worked with him on.’
‘Broad yet depth of expertise and experience. Are our go to firm for complex matters for clients.’
‘Phil Webb provides practical advice and understands the complex commercial landscape.’
‘Excellent satellite practice of a full-service City firm.’
‘Naomi Nettleton is technically very strong in commercial property but adds value as a more general client relationship partner and transaction lead in all areas.’
‘The team are friendly, personable and have a great 'bedside manner'. Easy to talk to, which makes getting through the tough stuff less painful! Really enjoy working with them.’
‘Phil Webb - great property lawyer - really enjoy his focus and attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Hearthstone Residential Fund 2 LP
- Countryside Properties UK Limited
- Calcot Group
- Church Commissioners for England
- Hollamby Estates
- TLR1 (Allen House) Limited - part of Topland Group
Work highlights
- Advised Countryside on a joint venture with the London Borough of Redbridge to deliver the town centre regeneration of Ilford Western Gateway.
- Handling the ongoing disposals of development parcels for Crab Hill Developments to various residential and commercial developers in Wantage.
- Acting for private landowners on the sale of residential development land in Herne Bay to Stonebond and ongoing disposals pursuant to a joint venture with Countryside at Lower Herne.
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.
Phil Webb
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Charlotte Mee
Practice head
Ian Brothwood
Other key lawyers
Naomi Nettleton; Nigel Morton; Phil Webb; Charlotte Mee