The ‘highly recommended’ group at Butcher & Barlow LLP is well-placed to assist its sizable roster of clients on the whole remit of commercial property matters, including in high-value property acquisitions, sales and purchases, and lease agreements. At the Gadbrook Park office, team head Zoё Paton-Crockett has a specialism assisting clients in large-scale development contexts; Seema McWilliam has expertise spanning various sectors, including high street and shopping centre retail, leisure, agriculture and mining; and Daniel Woodcock has experience advising financial institutions and charities across an array of matters. In Sutton Weaver, Andrew Mackenzie assists clients in the purchase, establishment and improvement of commercial estates, whereas the Bury-based James Hodgson assists pension scheme members and professional trustees on acquisitions and disposals. The Bramhall-based co-head Rachel Martin has landlord and tenant, and investment expertise. David Burrows and Rebecca Jepson also come recommended in Gadbrook Park. Jo Ormiston departed the team in May 2024.

Gorvins Solicitors‘ Stockport-based practice provides an ‘excellent service’ to its plethora of clients on high-value commercial property matters, including assisting with property portfolio management, leasehold and freehold transactions, and landlord and tenant-related matters. The team’s client list includes such well-known names as Select Group and Urban Splash. In addition, the group is well-equipped to assist with development and regeneration and the finance aspects therein. Claire Beaumont heads up the team and has expertise handling investment, finance, landlord and tenant work. The ‘diligent’ Amanda Porter is a key practitioner whose workload includes significant site acquisitions and disposals, while development specialist Paul Dowdall has expertise spanning asset classes including office, retail, hotel, build-to-rent and leisure. Colin Mellor notably harnesses 40 years of commercial property experience. Karen Davenport is also recommended for her work advising on plot sales, property financing, commercial leasing matters, and acquisitions and disposals. Ella Ward joined the team in March 2025.

The ‘well-rounded’ practice at Harrison Drury & Co has experience across the full gamut of commercial property matters, including the acquisition and disposal of estates and landlord and tenant matters. Clitheroe’s Simon England has expertise in property litigation and construction matters, in addition to handling financing and property transactions, while Kendal’s Naomi Fell handles land development projects relating to large estates and agricultural areas. Fell is considered a ‘high-performing individual’ alongside Kendal-based Lucy Benton. Also in Kendal, Amanda Marwood‘s specialisms include acquisitions, sales and secured lending matters. Lara Watts in Clitheroe also comes recommended and was promoted to partner in October 2024. Leading the team is Hannah Hughes, who has experience acting for clients in both the commercial and the agricultural sectors, as well as Nicola Beneduce who has expertise assisting with the breadth of commercial property matters including portfolio management.

The Altrincham-based group at Myerson Solicitors is well-regarded for its capabilities assisting its sector-spanning clientele with a broad range of high-value commercial property matters. Team lead Joanne Perritt‘s workload includes assisting well-known clients with all elements of the sale and purchase of commercial and retail properties, assisting clients with obtaining planning permission for complex redevelopment projects, and advising developers and landowners on strategic land matters. Charlotte Hook is a key practitioner who handles acquisition, disposal and portfolio management cases for investor clients, as well as landlord and tenant matters. Sarah Cowen‘s workload includes advising on forward funding and secured lending in investment and development contexts. Emily Sutherland is also noteworthy for advising on the plethora of commercial property transactions. Mark Gillies retired from practice in March 2024.

Napthens LLP has experience advising clients across sectors including charity, leisure, hospitality and residential development on matters such as complex lease agreements, acquisitions and disposals. ‘Excellent solicitor and brilliant networker’ Jamie Allison, who splits his time between Kendal and Preston, heads up the practice and is well-equipped to advise sector-spanning clientele on acquisitions and developments, as well as all aspects of portfolio management. Fylde Coast-based Paul Hardy is well-equipped to advise on landlord and tenant matters alongside residential developments, while Martin Beardsworth manages the team in Preston, assisting a number of the team’s notable clients. ‘Fantastic operator’ Yasmin Blamire is based in Kendal and assists clients in sales, purchases and leases. A number of practitioners were promoted to legal director in 2024, including Southport’s Stephanie Gray, land acquisition and secured lending specialist Matthew Parr, Blackburn’s Nicola Ciraolo, and Stephanie Marshall, who works between Southport and Liverpool.

The Chester-based group at Aaron & Partners LLP is well-regarded by clients for its ‘exceptional combination of technical expertise’. Iwan Williams has experience acting on land purchase and investment property matters, joint ventures and sub-sales. The 'standout’ Joseph Fletcher-Hunt has notable capabilities handling rural property matters for high-net-worth individuals. Stephanie King‘s workload includes portfolio management and large landed estate property transactions. Emma McGlinchey is at the helm and has noteworthy experience advising occupiers and acquirers on all aspects of property development projects.

DTM Legal LLP‘s Chester-based practice is highly regarded for its experience assisting clients on matters including land transactions, residential development projects, portfolio management, as well as on all aspects of property such as the granting of leases and deeds of easement and surrender. The team is headed up by residential property specialist Sue Elias with support from Liverpool’s Anna Duffy. Stephen Lunt is equipped to advise on secured lending work relating to large property portfolios, while Paul Makinson and Helen Nash are trusted by clients for disposals, acquisitions, developments, and lease negotiations.

The team at Forbes Solicitors in Central Lancashire is well-placed to assist its roster of clients on a wide variety of commercial property matters. Richard Clithero oversees the team and has experience assisting with high-value sale, purchase and lease transactions as well as with secured lending matters. Helen Marsh‘s workload includes advising nationally-known retailers and restauranteurs on property transactions and lease agreements. Matthew Jones works with developers on construction and development projects. Joanna Dunstan is also recommended for her capabilities acting for landlords, tenants and retail clients. Mohassan Mehmood departed in February 2025.

Burnetts‘ Carlisle-based practice stands out for its ‘blend of technical expertise and commercial awareness’. Robbie Mather‘s workload includes advising on property portfolios and handling large-scale developments and disposals, with a particular specialism in the leisure and tourism sector. Helen Hayward harnesses expertise in landlord and tenant matters, including retail lease negotiations. The pair co-lead the practice, which was bolstered with the arrival of Sarah Carr-Baugh in July 2024.

Farleys Solicitors LLP‘s cohort is well-equipped to assist clients with high-value property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and developments. Team head Ian Liddle leads the team from Burnley and has experience acting for developers, investors, landlords and tenants on property including retail units, warehouses and offices. Blackburn’s Tom O’Neill‘s areas of expertise include advising on the property aspects of corporate transactions. At the Preston office, Stephen Greenwood is considered ‘a real expert in commercial property’. Ashlea Thornton is also recommended.

SAS Daniels LLP's team is spread across Stockport, Chester and Macclesfield and is experienced assisting clients across landlord and tenant matters and portfolio management. Team head Steven Percy leads on cases across sectors including sports and leisure, retail and industrial. Andrew Clark and Germaine Peters also come recommended. Team changes include the arrival of telecoms specialist Christian Kirk in January 2025 and the departure of Nicola Deutsch in the same month.

The offering at Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront) is headed up by residential property specialist Zara Banday . Banday leads alongside Will Henson and Jay Lafinhan who have experience handling leasing matters, disposals, multi-use developments and property-related financing cases. Banday and Lafinhan are based in Sale while Henson works from the firm’s Manchester city centre office. Jonathan Kay and Richard Bradbury departed in July 2024 and March 2025, respectively.

A specialist in high-profile development and redevelopment work spanning offices, business parks and retail malls, Clitheroe’s Nicola Phelps leads the team at Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN). The team’s workload features purchases, sales and developments. In Blackburn, Katie Hall is recommended.