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Browne Jacobson LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : East Midlands


Browne Jacobson LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - East Midlands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Browne Jacobson has an outstanding real estate practice with significant development expertise and a strong track record of acting on sizeable acquisitions and disposals. The team acts for a broad range of clients and is particularly adept at handling occupier-led matters in the retail, health, education and public sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Browne Jacobson represented Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering in its £14 million acquisition of over 21 acres in the Meadowhall area, for the construction of new manufacturing facilities.

Strengths

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  • In real estate, Browne Jacobson are very efficient and deal with issues promptly.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Browne Jacobson has strength in depth with a notable team boasting a huge amount of experience.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Browne Jacobson are able to efficiently work through any project.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • I have very good access to advice from Browne Jacobson whenever required, sometimes at very short notice.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Barry Sully
    Band 1Barry Sully

    Barry Sully

    Barry Sully has a strong reputation in the Midlands real estate market. He has experience advising both public and private sector clients on complex projects, including major regeneration and mixed-use schemes.

    • Barry is a superb operator with unrivalled experience and an amazing ability to cut to the heart of the matter.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Barry is really good at transactions and at finding solutions in negotiations.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Barry has been an instrumental part of the success of my own firm and indeed my career.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 2Sarah Parkinson
    Band 2Sarah Parkinson

    Sarah Parkinson

    Sarah Parkinson is an experienced commercial property lawyer and head of the national real estate team at Browne Jacobson. She has key expertise in retail and property development as well as handling a wide range of other transactional matters.

    • Sarah offers a great service.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Sarah knows her stuff extremely well.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 4Rebecca Toates
    Band 4Rebecca Toates

    Rebecca Toates

    Rebecca Toates is highlighted for her expertise in complex property development projects. She is particularly adept in mixed-use and residential regeneration schemes.
  • Band 5Claire Burns
    Band 5Claire Burns

    Claire Burns

    Claire Burns expertly represents clients in the retail and logistics sectors in various matters including acquisitions and disposals.
  • Band 5Matthew Kemp
    Band 5Matthew Kemp

    Matthew Kemp

    Matthew Kemp has expertise advising real estate investment clients on acquisitions, disposals and sales.

    • Matt is good. He is responsive and commercial.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 5Suki Tonks
    Band 5Suki Tonks

    Suki Tonks

    Suki Tonks is a partner based in Browne Jacobson's Nottingham office. With notable expertise in the retail and leisure sectors, she is well equipped to assist property investors and developers with acquisitions and disposals.

    • Suki is an excellent lawyer who understands our needs and really cares for us.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Associates to watchMark Hymers
    Associates to watchMark Hymers

    Mark Hymers

    Mark Hymers is a strong associate and regularly advises clients on real estate refinancings and leasing matters.

    • Mark is always knowledgeable and correct. He works efficiently with a good degree of experience.

      Real Estate respondentUK

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