Department profile
Clarke Willmott LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Clarke Willmott LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - The South

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Clarke Willmott is a full-service property group with extensive experience in property finance, including the secured lending and investment fields, along with significant development and lease expertise. The firm's clients include notable banks, housing associations and commercial property investors. It also displays expertise in advising clients on retail sector matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Clarke Willmott advised the Cornish Bakery on dealing with all property legal matters in its continued successful expansion of the business nationally.

Strengths

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  • They are always available to discuss a deal on the phone, speeding up queries and quote timescales.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • We are extremely happy with the service we receive and the advice that is given.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Their openness and responsiveness distinguish this department from others in the industry.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersPeter Swinburn
    Eminent PractitionersPeter Swinburn

    Peter Swinburn

    Peter Swinburn is managing director for the firm's national commercial property division. He has particular expertise in acting for retail clients and specialises in property acquisitions and financings, as well as landlord and tenant matters.
    • Peter provided excellent support.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 5Joseph Campbell
    Band 5Joseph Campbell

    Joseph Campbell

    Joseph Campbell is frequently called upon by high-street retail groups and financial institutions to act on a range of real estate matters. He has particular expertise in property loan facilities, and is also adept at managing retail asset portfolios and lease renewals.

    • Joseph's strength is in his approachability. Having somebody we can talk to and work with is the foremost important thing in building relationships.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Joe is always happy to help and makes things quite straightforward.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Joseph is very knowledgeable, very responsive and always readily available. Rather than just straightforward legal advice, he will discuss commercial aspects of grey areas.

      Real Estate respondentUK

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The South

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