Department profile
Cripps

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : The South


Cripps

Rankings

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Real Estate - The South

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Cripps has particular expertise in asset management and investment for pension funds and institutional investors. The firm is experienced in residential development, acting for various well-known house builders and other developers. It regularly advises public bodies on legal aspects of commercial and mixed-use developments. In addition, the team has capabilities in secured lending and other property finance matters, as well as on strategic land issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Cripps assisted Ashfield Land with its purchase of a 40-acre former quarry site for a logistics redevelopment project.

Strengths

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  • They are always available and experienced, with deep team resources.

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  • Cripps work with the client to find solutions and properly understand the way that residential developers work. They are always responsive and ready to assist wherever possible.

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  • They are extremely capable individuals and have a wide knowledge base throughout the whole development team.

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  • They offer a partner-led service with a large breadth of expertise and a high level of service for their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James Clewlow
    Band 3James Clewlow

    James Clewlow

    James Clewlow has considerable experience acting for housing clients, handling a range of matters including acquisitions, disposals and promotion agreements.

    • James is a fantastic lawyer who always gives his clients the best level of service.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • James is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and able to think creatively to propose solutions. Nothing is too much trouble.

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    • He is very commercial, sensible and really knows what to do.

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  • Up and ComingCraig Burton
    Up and ComingCraig Burton

    Craig Burton

    Craig Burton focuses his real estate practice on acting for both landlords and tenants on commercial leasehold work. He also advises clients on property finance related matters.

    • Craig is highly attentive and on the ball.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Craig is very commercial and good to deal with.

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Ranked Individuals at Cripps (2)

The South

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