Ward Hadaway LLP‘s real estate and housing team has ’excellent strength in depth’, regularly acting for local authorities, housebuilders and residential developers, and land-owning charities in property redevelopment matters, and site acquisitions and disposals, particularly in connection with residential developments. Kevin Weston, who advises on mixed use development and regeneration schemes, and Andrew Pliener, who is well versed in real estate transactions, jointly co-lead the practice. Jonathan Dickson and Jennifer Robinson are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent strength in depth.’
‘Jonathan Dickson has taken on the development property mantel from Kevin Weston. His practical, common-sense approach to negotiations is appreciated by clients.’
‘They are very commercial and easy to use, and their real estate, planning, construction and litigation teams work well together to provide a comprehensive service. the plan's function that they have is unique, so far as we are aware, and very useful.’
‘Jen Robinson is technically very strong and very hard working.’
‘In depth knowledge, thorough, helpful.’
‘Kevin Weston and Jonathan Dixon are both very helpful, responsive and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Hisense UK Limited
- Canal & River Trust
- Eastmist Limited
- Zyro Limited
- Cats Protection
- The Coalfields Regeneration Trust
- BDW Trading Limited
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Karbon Homes Limited
- Places for People Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Kevin Weston; Andrew Pliener
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Dickson; Jennifer Robinson