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Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Northern Ireland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DWF has a notable commercial practice with a client list that includes national retailers, investors and developers. It offers clients the full range of advice concerning retail property, with significant experience in the handling of shopping centre and retail park transactions as well as lease negotiations. The firm is also adept at advising on the acquisition and sale of residential developments.

Strengths

The lawyers have knowledge of the local market and understanding of our business priorities.

We very much value the organisation's particular understanding of the commercial aspects of property transactions.

The law firm has a large strong team with a wide breadth of experience.

It is a well-resourced property legal department capable of dealing with a range of issues.

The level of experience and delivery of clear-cut and prompt advice sets this law firm apart from others in the market.

Work Highlights

DWF assisted Z Property Group with a lease agreement for the development of a residential scheme.

Notable practitioners

Julie Galbraith is head of the real estate department at DWF. She regularly advises clients on portfolio transactions, development agreements and lease negotiations, with a notable focus on retail and hospitality.
 

Julie Galbraith is at the very top of the league in a Northern Irish context. Her advice is always well researched, timely and clear-cut. From a business perspective, you can't ask for more than that.

 

Julie is an excellent solicitor in all aspects of conveyancing.

Mark Tinman focuses on development work and regularly advises clients on matters concerning industrial, retail and mixed-use sites.
Mark Blair has a broad practice, frequently acting for institutional investors and developers on the acquisition and development of commercial and mixed-use properties. He is also experienced in residential regeneration projects.
 

Mark Blair always gives strong commercial advice and is able to cut through the legal complexities to give advice that is well reasoned.

 

Mark is extremely commercial, puts clients first and is a very solutions-focused lawyer. He understand the difference between theoretical and actual risks and manages the other parties well.

 

He is always able to give me commercial advice.

Kirsty Mairs advises clients on acquisitions and mixed-use redevelopments of public, retail and industrial property. She also has expertise in leasing and disposals.

 

Kirsty Mairs is an excellent lawyer.

Graeme Corry is a senior associate who advises clients on matters including mixed-use development schemes and property portfolio acquisitions.

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Julie Galbraith
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Mark Tinman
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Mark Blair
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Kirsty Mairs
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Band 4
Graeme Corry
Star Associates