Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP advises construction companies, banks, government bodies and developers on all aspects of their real estate activities, including tax, planning, environmental, leasing and construction. Within the practice, the firm maintains a dedicated data center specialist team experienced in national and international matters. Matthew Storer leads the practice, with expertise in major regeneration scheme advice for construction companies and government bodies. Iftkhar Ahmed is well-versed in large office-space acquisition assistance. Gurjit Atwal specialises in commercial development and investment. Dawn Hilton and Philip Medford are other key names in the real estate team.

‘An exemplar of high quality legal advice’, Gowling WLG assists clients in the energy, investment and residential sectors. It is well-positioned to assist clients with national and global matters, having offices across the globe. Christopher Hunt spearheads the practice and is well-versed in office acquisitions and disposals as well as retail expansion programmes. John Burns is a key name at the practice. Focusing on residential development support, Richard Bate advises regional and national housebuilders. Helen Emmerson strengthens the energy and utility real estate offering at the firm. Matthew Walker advises developers, investors and occupiers. Arminder Dhillon supports the energy and infrastructure project work.

Applying 'great commercial acumen' the team at Pinsent Masons LLP guides clients through acquisitions, disposals, planning, restructuring, asset management and development. The team also maintains a specialist energy and infrastructure practice. Lisa Middleton heads the practice, advising investors and developers on a wide range of development projects. Tom Johnson is highly experienced in the residential and mixed-use space. Another key name is Kultar Khangura, who specialises in regeneration projects. Tom Eastwood bolsters the healthcare real estate offering. Other notable team members are Carl Scott and Rebecca Rowley.

DLA Piper advises clients on a wide array of matters, including development, infrastructure, letting and portfolio management support. It has industry specific experience in the office, leisure, retail and manufacturing spaces. Monique Sutherland, an expert in energy, housing and mixed-use projects, oversees the practice. Katie Jacobson supports clients with portfolio purchases, investments and management. Rachel Williams is notable within the team for her work on infrastructure, regeneration and development projects.

Gateley Legal has broad expertise in real estate matters, advising on development, finance, investment, portfolio management and litigation mandates. The firm has sector expertise in industrial and logistics matters. Rebecca Sherwin, who regularly advises banks and funders in their investments and developments, leads the practice alongside Callum Nuttall, who is expert in urban extensions and regeneration schemes. Richard Pettifor is noted for his development and funding expertise. Chris Adams aids clients in industrial and retail development projects.

DWF advises private and public sectors clients across the country on their complex real estate transactions. The team, ‘a legal powerhouse’, is overseen by three lawyers: Melanie Williams, who is experienced in the environment and hospitality sector; acquisition, disposal and development specialist Charlotte Ward and Toby Askin, who advises on investment and strategic asset management.

Fieldfisher LLP maintains a dedicated real estate insolvency practice, able to assist in contentious situations when necessary. The firm is also competent in acquisition, development and asset management advice. Susan Simpson leads the team and advises on development projects as well as real estate insolvency. Mark Lee left the practice in July 2023.

Able to ‘seamlessly’ work as part of the team, Shoosmiths LLP supports clients on all their real estate needs, including commercial development, corporate occupiers, finance and investment. Jason Jackson, the practice head, has a ‘stand out reputation’ and is experienced in development, investment and finance advice. Tim Flight is knowledgeable in the care home, student housing and healthcare sectors. It was announced in January 2024 that Chris Morris had joined the practice from Gowling WLG .

Trowers & Hamlins LLP real estate assistance spans regeneration and transactions support to landlord and tenant advice. The firm is also pushing into the energy sector. Directing the team, Fiona Thomson is well-versed in industrial and logistics development and occupier matters. Chris Plumley focuses his work on regeneration projects for public sector clients. Digby Morgan is another noted lawyer in the practice.

The quickly growing practice at Bevan Brittan LLP advises on local authorities, housing and health matters. The firm is also expanding its private sector work. At the head of the practice, Rebecca Pendlebury advises clients on regeneration and development schemes. Mark Robertson is another key name, specialising in property litigation work.

Browne Jacobson LLP, with a focus on development, housing and regeneration, covers the gamut of real estate matters. In addition, it is well-versed in financing, regeneration, education, health and corporate occupier assistance. The team is expert in EV-charging hubs and town centre regeneration projects. Dominic Swift spearheads the practice, advising on regulatory matters, projects and acquisitions.

Freeths LLP is experienced in town centre regeneration work for clients all across the country. The firm is also well-versed in retail-related matters, from development to management. Mitchell Ball is the head of the practice, specialising in transactional and planning matters. Mohammed Alam joined from Hogan Lovells International LLP in May 2023, and Emily Danson arrived from Roythornes Solicitors in September 2023.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP maintains a ‘wide discipline of experience’. It is well-versed in regeneration, urban extension and mixed-use development projects. Neil Gosling, a specialist in development matters, leads the practice alongside Joanna Deffley, who is experienced in strategic land developments and land pool trust arrangements. Lucy Haynes was promoted to partner in May 2023. James Gooch and Andrew Mellor left the practice in July 2023.

Squire Patton Boggs has experience advising across a range of industries, from retail and leisure to logistics and energy. With a ‘commercial’ approach, Nick Green heads the team, specialising in corporate real estate matters. Neil Taylor further supports the team, advising housebuilders, developers, retail operators and corporate occupiers.

Clarke Willmott LLP supports public and private sector clients. Its work includes commercial investments, refinances, acquisitions and portfolio management. Its clients include major banks, public authorities, property managers and consultants. The ‘technically able’ Iain Harrison leads the practice. Andrew Stokes enhances the team, specialising in real estate financings.

With two new lawyers joining in September 2023, The Wilkes Partnership continues to grow its West Midlands real estate practice. The firm specialises in portfolio management and corporate transactions advice. The practice is led by Tim Coplestone, a specialist in real estate development, and Mark Hodgson, who is experienced in the leisure, retail and banking sectors.