Freeths LLP‘s real estate team is regularly involved in development work in the public sector, advising a range of local authorities on regeneration projects, and has a growing commercial development practice. The group also demonstrates experience in handling investment, housebuilding, and strategic land acquisition work. The team is led by the experienced Mitchell Ball, who has a particular focus on town centre regeneration projects. Mohammed Alam specialises in commercial development matters, Emily Danson leads the housebuilding and strategic land offering, and Hannah Greatbatch provides key support throughout the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Very personable, attention to deal and commercial in approach.’
‘I have dealt with Mohammed Alam on several property transactions, and I have always been impressed by his professionalism and expert knowledge. Perhaps more importantly, Mohammed takes a very pragmatic and commercial approach, which enables the transaction to progress swiftly, with a clear understanding of the risk matrix.'
‘The partners are approachable, practical, pragmatic and very professional. Their strength is understanding the issues and providing concise and easy to understand advice.'
‘Mohammed Alam, a partner at Freeths LLP, is fantastic to work with. He's across all the detail, knowledgeable, clear and very capable. I've worked with him on a number of matters and have always been impressed.’
‘They demonstrate a very high level of client engagement and client care.’
‘They are very responsive to my demands and show a very in depth knowledge of the field in which we operate.’
‘Personable staff - easy to work with.’
‘My main contact is Mitchell Ball who is Birmingham Office Head of Real Estate. I have been dealing with him for over 20 years. He is thorough and diligent and quickly gets to the nub of complex issues, providing clear and pragmatic advice. He is unflappable and always meets deadlines without any dilution in the service and expertise provided.’
'They are incredibly attentive and go out of their way to provide fast and relevant advice. They are the masters of thinking 'outside of the box' and are excellent at making very relevant connections and introductions.'
'They are responsive, practical, friendly and most importantly incredibly knowledgeable; they understand and recognise our requirements and the pressures that we are under.'
Key clients
- Related Argent
- Calthorpe Estates
- Harworth Group Plc
- NEC Group
- Tilia Homes
- Piper Homes
- Red House Estates Developments
- Rathbone Housing
- Richborough Estates Group Limited - one of the UK’s leading independent land promoters
- Owl Homes/Owl Partnerships
- Lagan Homes
- Altus Homes
- MACC Care Group
- Leonardo Hotels
- MF Brands SA (owner of the Lacoste, Kooples, Gant brands)
- Beauparc Recycling
- Aston Villa Football Club
- Birmingham City Football Club
- Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority
- Smartwater Limited
Work highlights
Advised Related Argent on various aspects of its ongoing £8bn regeneration of Brent Cross West, London in a joint venture with London Borough of Barnet.
Advised Tilia Homes on a group-wide framework agreement, with a value of c. £85m, with Sage Homes.
Advised Derby City Council in relation to its procurement of a strategic development partner to deliver the regeneration of key flagship areas in Derby City Centre.
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.
Mohammed Alam
Emily Danson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Hannah Greatbatch
Practice head
Mitchell Ball
Other key lawyers
Hannah Greatbatch; Mohammed Alam; Emily Danson