Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- DWF advised the partnership of Watkin Jones, Lacuna Developments, Titanic Quarter and Belfast Harbour on its development of a £175 million waterfront build-to-rent scheme in Belfast.
Strengths
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"The team is well connected within the local market, hence their ability to bring relevant commercial awareness to their advice, which is very good."
"Their breadth of experience is impressive, and the advice given is always clear and concise."
"DWF's service levels are consistently high."
"The team is well connected within the local market, hence their ability to bring relevant commercial awareness to their advice, which is very good."
"Their breadth of experience is impressive, and the advice given is always clear and concise."
"DWF's service levels are consistently high."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Tinman focuses on development work and regularly advises clients on matters concerning industrial, retail and mixed-use sites.
"Mark approaches transactions in a methodical manner."
"He is excellent when dealing with clients."
Julie Galbraith is head of the real estate department. She regularly advises clients on portfolio transactions, development agreements and lease negotiations, with a notable focus on retail and hospitality.
"Julie is exceptional in her field. She consistently goes above and beyond the client's expectations."
Graeme Corry is a senior associate who has a burgeoning real estate practice. He advises clients on matters including mixed-use development schemes and property portfolio acquisitions.
"Graeme is efficient and responsive. He has brought good commercial awareness to all issues he has attended to."
"He is very attentive."
Mark Blair joined DWF from Shoosmiths in December 2022. He 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 is great to work with and he always provides solid advice."
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