Department profile
Brabners

Real Estate: £10 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Brabners

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About

Provided by Brabners

Brabners’ Real Estate department is one of the largest in the North West boasting 12 Partners and 23 Qualified Solicitors who operate through specialisms, namely: Agriculture & Landed Estates; Construction; Development & Investment; Planning & Environment; Residential Development; Retail & Property Management and Real Estate Finance. 

With a concentration on the North West but with a national reach, the Department has the client’ ambitions at the centre of its service delivery which is partner led but supported by experienced solicitors and support staff with an emphasis on delivering a first class legal service based on commercial and practical advice.

The Department strives to enhance the client experience at every opportunity and to be seen as the trusted advisors (based on commercial acumen) on all property related matters.

The Department has recognised experts in Construction and Planning and thus it is able to offer a complete property service to its clients.

Clients (9)

  • Martin McColl Limited
  • Neptune Development Limited
  • The Peel Group (including Peel Ports)
  • Cityheart Limited
  • Glenbrook CHD Limited
  • Associated British Foods Limited
  • T J Morris Limited
  • J W Lees Limited
  • James Hall & Company Limited

Industries (18)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Mining & Materials
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Brabners has a comprehensive residential development offering, and is active in the student accommodation and private rented sectors. The Liverpool-based team has additional expertise in acting for investors on a range of transactional matters. It also regularly advises on matters involving retail, agricultural and hospitality properties and is highly regarded for its representation of charitable organisations.

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Iain Gamble
    Band 4Iain Gamble

    Iain Gamble

    Iain Gamble advises developers and corporations on infrastructure developments, in particular road construction. He also acts on retail developments and land transactions.

Ranked Individuals at Brabners (1)

North West

Members

Provided by Brabners

  • Richard Roberts

  • Matthew O'Brien

  • Chris Parkinson

  • Jeff Gillbanks

  • Ross Shine

  • Claire Petricca-Riding

  • Russel Forward

  • David Morgan

    Head of Department

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