The ‘excellent’ team at Blacks Solicitors LLP supports developers, investors, landlords, and occupiers in property matters related to holiday and home parks, banking and real estate finance, planning, and leasehold enfranchisement. Team head Nick Dyson, alongside Beth Laidler, advises property investors and developers on acquiring, developing, letting, and selling sites, while Matthew Hutchinson handles development and refinancing transactions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Blacks has a team that more than competently covers all the aspects we have raised to date - from straight forward conveyancing, option agreements, building contracts to complicated family law issues.'

  • ‘All the individuals we have dealt with have been professional and conscientious and have met any deadline we have given them.'

  • ‘Commercial property team are excellent.'

  • ‘Matthew Hutchinson brings a commercial and open-minded approach.'

  • 'Understanding my requirements without me having to micromanage.'

  • 'The relationship and trust established from years of working together.'

  • 'Andrew Pedley - Very knowledgeable of his scope and takes responsibility and control of the project he has in hand. Nick Dyson - Great communicator and also takes full responsibility with detail.'

Key clients

  • Harmony Energy​
  • Rugby Football League​

Work highlights

Advised Heywood Developments Limited on the acquisition of development land for £12,870,000.
Advised Production Park Limited on the acquisition of an industrial unit, to be redeveloped into a live event space, with a value of £15,000,000.
Advised The Rugby Football League Limited on the sale of the historic Odsal Stadium for £250,000.

Practice head

Nick Dyson

Other key lawyers

Beth Laidler; Matthew Hutchinson; Andrew Pedley