Irwin Mitchell advises homeowners, lenders, corporate clients, and investors on specialist planning and environmental matters, real estate disputes, construction, and property tax, providing comprehensive support for all property-related transactions. The team is jointly led by James Knowles, based in Leeds, who focuses on development projects in the logistics sector, and Martyn Holland, based in Sheffield, who specialises in investment, development projects, and secured lending. They are supported by Michelle Beaumont and Anastasija Beard, recognised as ‘experts in their field’. Ben Rogers is another key member of the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has vast knowledge and experience in the education real estate and commercial property sectors, which really shows when dealing with them. The client accessed online hub is a great tool. Client care is exemplary and I have a good working relationship with the team.'
- 'Michelle Beaumont and Anastasija Beard stand out to me. They are attentive and easy to work with as well as being experts in their field, there is nothing they can't help me with.'
- 'An exceptionally personable team. Real honest advice and cost management.'
Key clients
- Henry Boot PLC
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
- HSBC Bank PLC
- Ferrero UK Limited
- Persimmon Homes Limited
- Manchester City Council
- Salford City Council
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Limited
Work highlights
Advised garden centre chain, Dobbies Garden Centres Limited, in relation with the disposals of multiple garden centres and Little Dobbies high street stores in line with a restructuring plan to ensure Dobbies long-term sustainability.
Advised Darnay Properties LLP with the re-finance of two office buildings in the West End of London for a combined value of £30 million, preparing the certificates of title and negotiating with lenders' solicitors, Simmons and Simmons.
Advised Rula Developments Limited on the initial purchase of a site near the M1 in Sheffield from Tinsley Bridge Group, including the acquisition and leaseback of TBG’s 62,000 sq ft factory and headquarters, the sale of the factory to investor Moorfield Group, and an option over TBG’s existing warehouse, while also acquiring additional land from Sheffield Business Park to assemble an 11.7-acre site.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
James Knowles; Martyn Holland
Other key lawyers
Michelle Beaumont; Anastasija Beard