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DLA Piper LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

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Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Yorkshire

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper has a notable practice with international capabilities and a strong track record of handling high-value property transactions. Its areas of expertise include portfolio disposals and acquisitions in the retail and health sectors, asset management and urban regeneration matters. The team is engaged in a number of development projects across the country. It is recognised for its experience working with clients from a range of different industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, hospitality and energy.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted on behalf of Heygate & Sons in the securing of planning permission for 250 acres of land at Norwood Farm for residential development, incorporating 1,900 units and key infrastructure including a spine road and a new primary school.

Strengths

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  • The team are commercial, pragmatic and act at a fast pace. The department contains a wide range of experience, so nothing is too much of a challenge.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They offer very quick responses and commercial advice. They have good all-round knowledge.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • DLA's ability to cut through legal due diligence and adopt an institutionally acceptable stance while remaining commercial enables us to efficiently navigate transactional activity across portfolios.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nigel E Howard
    Nigel E Howard

    Nigel E Howard

    Nigel Howard is a partner based in the firm's Sheffield office, where he leads the core real estate group. He routinely represents clients in significant property transactions, including leasing and asset management issues. He advises on deals involving an array of assets, including manufacturing, energy, education and residential developments.

    • Nigel Howard is very approachable and very good. He pays attention to details and is a top guy.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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