Birkett Long LLP acts for a varied client roster which includes landlords, developers, housebuilders, and financial institutions. The team is noted for its strong focus on the healthcare and education sectors, often assisting clients with the property-related aspects of investment transactions. Practice head Emma Wraight  specialises in strategic land matters such as option and overage agreements, and has a track record for advising banks on the securing of charges. Melanie Bache's areas of expertise include stamp duty land transactions, and secured lending and finance matters, while Jenny Tully, who joined the team in April 2024 from Gowling WLG, is noted for her expertise in land acquisition and disposals.

Routinely acting for clients from the motor, food, and retail sectors, the team at Birketts LLP is ‘full of talent’, handling the full gamut of matters relating to commercial property transactions. The team is led by Steven Kay, who focuses on acting for housebuilders, and often advises on property finance. Chelmsford based practice head Grace Kerr is a specialist in strategic land transactions, often advising on acquisitions, disposals, and the management of investment property. Hannah Harbottle is noted for her niche expertise acting for charities and third sector clients.

Ellisons Solicitors is noted for handling a vast array of issues involving development site acquisitions and disposals, planning and environmental matters, and option agreements. The group regularly acts for developers, financial institutions, and landlords and tenants. The department is jointly headed by Ross Wiltshire in Chelmsford, and Colchester’s Guy Longhurst, who are both recommended for their knowledge of secured lending. Philip Roberts' primary areas of expertise include property portfolios, and development and leasing agreements. Specialising in development work, Bethan Williams and Chris Harvey were promoted to partner in 2024, with Harvey focusing on residential development sides, and Bethan being well-versed in option, promotion, planning, and statutory agreements.

Noted for its strength in property disposals and infrastructure agreements, Tees Law houses a broad team headed by Brentwood-based Aaron Cane, who is an expert in property development, often receiving instructions from landowners and house building companies. Lucy Beck is particularly adept at assisting with the real estate aspects of corporate transactions. Jane Winfield, who is also based in Brentwood, focuses on transactional mandates, often advising investment landlords on their portfolios. In Chelmsford, Daniel Fairs is known for his broad knowledge of strategic land transactions, and lease acquisitions and disposals.

Holmes & Hills houses a broad commercial property team led by Chris Milner, who has deep knowledge of multi-layered funding facilities, routinely advising on the due diligence aspects of land transactions. Practice head Rebecca Mason is an expert in development matters, regularly advising developers and landowners on sales, acquisitions and development agreements. Rosanna Clarke joined the team from Birketts LLP in June 2023, and is noted for her expertise in property finance and secured lending matters. In January 2024, Mark Rowlands joined the group from Thompson Smith and Puxon, contributing his knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, and the property aspects of transactions. Phillippa Jerram retired in June 2023.

Palmers is noted for the breadth of its knowledge, spanning the education, construction, healthcare and agriculture sectors, regularly handling both landlord and tenant issues, and leasehold matters. The department is jointly headed by Elena Nicolaou and Carey Jacobs. Nicolaou is recommended for her expertise in development and recreational matters, and Jacobs regularly advises on insolvency-related property issues, multi-property refinance work, and commercial property contracts. Shweta Shinde joined the firm in July 2023 and handles an array of property transactions, while Jemmar Attfield arrived in November 2023 from Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP, and excels in development-related finance mandates. Maisie Yau left the department for an in-house role in September 2023.

Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP is known for its vast experience in land promotion and investment agreements, as well as banking and finance security documentation. Mark Deans often advises on commercial leases, and is well-regarded for his expertise in section 106 agreements, and promotion and option agreements. Deans leads the group alongside Wendy Cole, whose practice includes landlord and tenant matters, and business asset sales, with her niche area of expertise being transactions for charitable organisations.

Noted for its strong focus on the agricultural sector, Thompson Smith and Puxon routinely assists retail and financial services clients with matters concerning the acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold property, commercial mortgages, and property-based financing. The ‘highly knowledgeable’ Stephen Firmin heads the practice, and is an expert in rural land acquisitions and disposals, and renewable energy projects. Kerry Addison is frequently instructed by developers, affordable housing providers, farmers, and landowners. Mark Rowlands left the firm in January 2024

Housing a team of ‘very experienced professionals’, Aquabridge specialises in non-contentious commercial property work such as property investment, development, and commercial funding. The team regularly collaborates with the firm's corporate and commercial group, handling the property elements of business sales and acquisitions. Kieran Lowe is a key name for transactions involving owner-managed businesses, frequently receiving instructions from clients in the retail, medical, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.

Jefferies Essex LLP's areas of expertise include refinancing for development funding, and planning agreements. Practice head Mark Hidveghy is highly experienced in the sale and purchase of hotels, factories, public houses, and shopping centres. Amelia Hayes, noted for her ‘exceptional knowledge’, stands out due to her vast knowledge of commercial property and residential conveyancing matters.

Pinney Talfourd LLP's commercial property team routinely collaborates with the firm's commercial, property, and commercial litigation teams to assist clients with a variety of matters, which includes land sales, leasehold matters, and refinance transactions. Instructed by a variety of clients from the entertainment, retail, agricultural, and residential development sectors, Julien Pritchard leads the team, and is noted for his strength in landlord and tenant matters.