Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s real estate team is regularly involved in large and complex matters throughout the property space. The team handles a range of work, from commercial development issues to advising on local government and infrastructure matters. Furthermore, the team offers a robust data centre offering, acting for numerous data centre owners and operators on both national and international deals. The team is headed by Matthew Storer, who focuses on government and infrastructure matters. In addition, Dawn Hilton leads the corporate real estate practice, while Iftkhar Ahmed and Gurjit Atwal focus on financial institutions and investments, respectively. Elsewhere, Ben Newton has particular expertise and experience in relation to the development of mixed-use schemes.

Gowling WLG‘s real estate team advises throughout the lifecycle of numerous large projects, and the team has particular strength in advising on large mixed-use, retail, industrial, and regeneration development schemes. Alongside this, the group advises clients on energy and utility sector real estate matters, as well as large investment and asset management matters. Christopher Hunt leads the real estate team, with experienced support from John Burns and Richard Bate, who is a specialist in residential developments. Matthew Walker provides a variety of experience with a focus on the industrial and logistics sector, while Helen Emmerson leads the firm’s energy and utility sector offering. Key support in this area is provided by Arminder Dhillon and James Eddowes.

Pinsent Masons LLP‘s property team routinely acts on significant transactions across the region. The team offers specialist housing advice to clients in both the public and private sectors, regarding regeneration projects, redevelopment work, and housing infrastructure funding. Furthermore, the practice offers strong healthcare, investment and asset management, property restructuring, and specialist energy sector advice. The team is led by Lisa Middleton, who also heads the real estate data centre practice. Tom Johnson heads the mixed-use and residential development team, while Kultar Khangura regularly leads on complex regeneration projects. The healthcare real estate team is led by Tom Eastwood, while Carl Scott leads the firm’s restructuring practice, and Rebecca Rowley advises on housing-led development and infrastructure schemes, acting as a specialist in the public sector.

Gateley Legal‘s real estate and residential development team provides the full range of property services to a variety of clients. The team advises on all aspects of residential and commercial development matters, property finance issues, real estate investments, portfolio management, and litigation, with considerable expertise in the development sectors and fielding industrial and logistics specialists. The team is jointly led by Rebecca Sherwin and Callum Nuttall. Pam Scott specialises in residential development work, and Richard Pettifor is an expert in real estate funding and investment, while Chris Adams has particular expertise in the industrial, retail, and high-rise residential development sectors. Key support is provided by Charlotte Hickman.

Shoosmiths LLP‘s real estate team is regularly engaged by a range of clients to handle a variety of matters; the group handles commercial development projects, investment opportunities, and real estate finance matters, acting for clients involved in the hospitality, social housing, and data centre spaces. Jason Jackson acts as the national head of the real estate team, while the experienced Beth McArdle heads the Birmingham office with a focus on occupier clients. Tim Flight is noted for his experience and work in the property finance team.

Browne Jacobson LLP‘s real estate team represents a mixture of private and public sector clients. The practice is well known for its specific areas of focus that include development, housing, and regeneration matters, as well as investment and financing issues, and work in the healthcare sector. Dominic Swift leads the real estate team in Birmingham, with expertise working with higher education institutions.

DLA Piper‘s real estate team operates throughout the space, providing clients with advice throughout the lifecycle of a property. The team has considerable strength in depth, with a large team providing experience to clients across investment, development, and asset management issues. The team is led by Petra Billing, with the experienced Monique Sutherland bringing expertise in the development and infrastructure area, and Katie Jacobson specialising in investment work. Key support in this area is provided by Rachel Williams.

The real estate team at Fieldfisher LLP has a notable reputation for handling acquisition, development and portfolio management matters for both national and international clients. The practice offers development and regeneration advice, assisting clients in various sectors. Furthermore, the team is well-positioned to advise corporate occupiers and has a strong reputation in the real estate insolvency market. The team is led by Sue Simpson, who has particular expertise in resolving complex site assembly and planning issues.

Freeths LLP‘s real estate team is regularly involved in development work in the public sector, advising a range of local authorities on regeneration projects, and has a growing commercial development practice. The group also demonstrates experience in handling investment, housebuilding, and strategic land acquisition work. The team is led by the experienced Mitchell Ball, who has a particular focus on town centre regeneration projects. Mohammed Alam specialises in commercial development matters, Emily Danson leads the housebuilding and strategic land offering, and Hannah Greatbatch provides key support throughout the practice.

Squire Patton Boggs‘ real estate team handles a range of work, and demonstrates knowledge and experience in assisting clients with commercial development, hospitality, and infrastructure matters. The team is led by Nick Green, a specialist in corporate real estate, with particular strength in the hotel, retail, and healthcare sectors. Neil Taylor specialises in residential and commercial developments, acting for a range of clients from landowners to corporate occupiers.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP's real estate group regularly advises on complex mixed-use projects led by both private and public sector clients. The practice is well-known for assisting clients with the investment in and development of regeneration and new urban communities, industrial and logistic assets, as well as affordable and social housing sectors. Chris Plumley co-leads the regional public sector practice with expertise in significant regeneration schemes.

Bevan Brittan LLP‘s property team is incredibly active throughout the market, handling work for clients in the private sector, as well as in the local authority, housing, and health sectors. Rebecca Pendlebury heads the property team in Birmingham and acts for local authorities, with specialisms in regeneration and development schemes.

DWF‘s real estate team acts for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. The practice is noted for its strong hospitality practice, led by Melanie Williams, who has particular expertise in the acquisition of hotels, as well as development and refurbishment projects and real estate finance matters. Charlotte Ward offers significant advice to developers, investors, and corporate occupiers throughout the market.

Mills & Reeve LLP‘s real estate team advises a broad range of clients in both the public and private sectors. The practice has an excellent track record of acting for clients in the higher education sector and the healthcare sector, while also working with commercial clients. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Michael Whatley and Christian Bull.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s commercial real estate team has a presence in all aspects of the market, including property developments, investment opportunities, and distressed property work-outs. Heading the team are James Gooch, who handles the acquisitions and disposals of both retail, residential and industrial properties and Andrew Mellor, who handles commercial and mixed-use sites. Key support is provided in this area by Emma Connaughton and Samantha Vaughan. Joel Kordan left the firm in 2025.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s real estate team acts for a variety of clients throughout the practice area, and the group works with landowners, promoters, and house builders on the acquisition and disposal of residential development land. Further, the team possesses considerable expertise working with commercial development clients in the office, retail, and leisure sectors. A large leadership team provides a wealth of experience to the team, consisting of managing director Victoria Tester, national head of residential development Neil Gosling, and Joanna Deffley, who acts as the head of the West Midlands offering.

Sydney Mitchell LLP‘s commercial property team is continually called upon by clients to handle a range of transactions, including lease renewals, refinancing agreements, as well as acquisitions and disposals of both development sites and sites for owner-occupied businesses. Claire Cooper co-heads the team with Shilpa Unarkat, with specific experience assisting clients in the healthcare and engineering sectors, respectively.

Weightmans LLP‘s real estate team is involved in various industry sectors; the firm has a strong education sector offering, alongside handling a range of refinancing, development, and construction projects. Abdul Zaheed leads the Birmingham team and advises on a range of matters.

Clarke Willmott LLP‘s commercial property team acts for a range of public sector clients, developers, and investors, demonstrating experience in investment and asset management issues that range from acquisitions to portfolio advice. Iain Harrison leads the team, with extensive experience in the retail sector, acting for several high street names.

The Wilkes Partnership‘s real estate team specialises in advising a range of interested commercial property parties, from landlords, developers, and landowners, to commercial businesses and property portfolios. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Tim Coplestone, a specialist in commercial property developments, and Mark Hodgson, who brings extensive experience in various landlord and tenant matters.