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England - Yorkshire • Real estate
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Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire; North Yorkshire

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Tyr

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Tyr handles residential and commercial development, portfolio management, and real estate tax, with a focus on the retail, education, and public sectors. Team head Dean Jowett brings over twenty years of experience in all aspects of commercial property matters, specialising in residential and commercial development. Jowett is supported by Sarah Temple and Marcus Watson; with Temple focusing on freehold and leasehold transactions for investors and corporate occupiers.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We use Sarah Temple and Alison Pharoah in the commercial property team and both are very responsive and pragmatic.’

  • ‘Fantastic client engagement and extremely quick turnaround of work with expert analysis and assistance. Tyr are an incredible asset to our legal function.’

  • ‘Marcus Watson - a real star and excellent knowledge of commercial property. We have been particularly impressed as to how hands on he is with our instructions and transactions and is always on hand. A really impressive external asset to our business. Clear, concise and quick advice.'

  • 'Samantha Astell - fantastic lawyer and always on hand to assist. On the ball advice and work on complicated transactions - we have been really impressed with her work.’

  • ‘The people by far make the practice unique. Great people to work with who are very collaborative.'

  • ‘They take the time to understand your business and add a personal touch and a reality for your business that is helpful. Marcus Watson has always been fantastic.'

Key clients

  • Persimmon Homes
  • Neom Organics
  • Teakwood Developments

Work highlights

Advised a number of regional offices of national plc housebuilder Persimmon Homes on its immediate and strategic land acquisitions.
Advised Neom on all property aspects including new stores. Opening new stores in Westfield and Brent Cross have been an important step for the client in their growth plans.
Advising Teakwood Developments in respect of its immediate and strategic land acquisitions in the region, predominantly for commercial development opportunities.

Practice head

Dean Jowett

Other key lawyers

Sarah Temple; Marcus Watson; Samantha Astell; Alison Pharoah