Real Estate - North East
What the Team is Known For
DWF has an accomplished property practice that represents both regional and national clients, including developers and housing providers, investors and public sector organisations. The firm's areas of strength include sales and acquisitions, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant matters. It regularly advises on residential, commercial and industrial developments from its Newcastle office.
Strengths
"We received very high levels of service throughout the instruction and always felt we could get in touch with the team at any point."
"The support and advice provided by DWF is always of a very high standard."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Pickett is noted for his extensive experience in property transactions involving residential property. He acts for social housing providers and public authorities on housing-led regeneration and other development projects. "Lee Pickett provides a very good level of service and advice." "Lee has been phenomenal. His knowledge and understanding of lease arrangements and property acquisitions stands out."
Richard Lomax is head of DWF's Newcastle real estate practice. He is noted for his representation of private equity clients in acquisitions and disposals.
Mark Tait boasts a broad knowledge of real estate transactions, frequently advising on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio management. "He is a safe pair of hands who can pick out the key points in a negotiation without getting distracted by irrelevant issues. He is the most commercially aware and down-to-earth lawyer."
