Schofield Sweeney advises on a broad range of property matters, including residential and commercial development, renewable energy projects, secured lending, and Islamic finance. The team is headed by the ‘go-to partner’, Manjit Virdee, who is renowned for his expertise in acquisition finance, development funding, and asset-based lending. Virdee is supported by Darren Birkinshaw and Pardeep Khela; with the former focusing on matters related to regeneration schemes and development sites, and the latter specialising on landlord-tenant matters and real estate finance.
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Testimonials
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The real estate team at Schofield Sweeney provide a first class service for the bank and its clients. They are communicative, that really important in time sensitive situations, they are also very commercial, making quick decisions and protecting our interests in doing so.'
Manjit Virdee - a go-to partner, a real strength, a thoroughly splendid all-rounder with a significant depth of knowledge.'
‘They are efficient and sensible with their charges and also, and very importantly, communicate with their clients. They are also accessible.’
‘The commercial property team have a great breadth of knowledge and experience, and make themselves available to deal with any queries quickly and efficiently.’
‘Pardeep Khela is our main contact in the commercial team. He has excellent knowledge, makes himself available to deal with any questions and provides great support to his client base.'
Key clients
- Santander UK PLC
- Evri
- HSBC Bank PLC
Work highlights
Acted for MDP NE29 Ltd on the purchase of Mandale Industrial Park Wallsend Road North Shields NE29 7FN, which comprises 39 units, including 24 hybrid units and 14 industrial units.
Advised EVRI on a number of significant lease acquisitions, one of which was c81,325 sq ft warehouse unit on a c5.5 acres site in Bridgend, on a design and build basis.
Advised Elland-based Threesmith Group on its acquisition of two adjoining properties in central Manchester with over 55,000 sq ft of internal office and retail space.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Manjit Virdee
Other key lawyers
Darren Birkenshaw; Pardeep Khela