Chambers Review

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Real Estate - East Midlands

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freeths has an impressive full-service property offering with an enviable regional presence. It acts for both public and private sector clients on matters ranging from commercial development and healthcare property to real estate finance. The team shows additional strength handling projects in the logistics sector, including warehousing and distribution facilities. The group is also accomplished in the education and residential care sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Freeths advised Barratt Redrow Plc on the acquisition of land to be developed for 400 new homes, with an estimated developed value of over £100 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Darren Williamson
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Darren Williamson
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Eminent Practitioners

Darren Williamson is head of the national real estate practice at Freeths and has a wide range of commercial property expertise. He has a particular specialism in fund management, often advising on the buying and selling of large portfolios and commercial developments.

Darren is seen as a strongly commercial lawyer with a forensic level of detail.

Patrick Adie
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Patrick Adie
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Band 2

Patrick Adie is based in Freeths' Nottingham office and has a practice that is focused on residential development. His client base includes leading house builders.

He is committed, technically excellent, and he has got a good way about him in terms of communication and getting deals done.

Pat is one of the most established and equipped lawyers I have ever worked with.

James Hart
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James Hart
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Band 3

James Hart acts for clients on complex acquisitions, disposals, collaboration agreements and sale-leaseback agreements, notably in relation to residential developments.

Jon Smart
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Jon Smart
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Band 3

Jon Smart is known for his work in commercial property, with expertise in acting for landowners, developers and investors on a range of matters including land acquisitions and contractual agreements.

Jon Smart is an excellent lawyer who is highly recommended.

Guy Winfield
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Guy Winfield
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Band 4

Guy Winfield is the head of Freeths' Nottingham real estate practice. He is sought after by both public and private sector clients for his expertise in retail development and urban regeneration matters.

Guy is a very competent lawyer and his advice has been invaluable.

Guy is adept at negotiating a range of complex transactions with efficiency and pragmatism to provide a consistently high level of service.

He is a phenomenal lawyer who is extremely dedicated and knowledgeable.

Atiyya Khaliq
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Atiyya Khaliq
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Band 5

Atiyya Khaliq has expertise advising clients on corporate real estate portfolio acquisitions and disposals. She is frequently sought after by commercial clients from a wide array of sectors including the retail space.

She coordinates her team exceptionally well, and her approach to complex transactions and situations is always measured, calm and reassuring.

Atiyya is very responsive and has a wide knowledge of real estate matters in relation to both the commercial environment and the acquisition and development process.

Ranked Lawyers at
Freeths LLP

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Real Estate

Darren Williamson
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Darren Williamson
E
Eminent Practitioners
Patrick Adie
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Patrick Adie
2
Band 2
James Hart
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James Hart
3
Band 3
Jon Smart
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Jon Smart
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Band 3
Guy Winfield
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Guy Winfield
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Band 4
Atiyya Khaliq
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Atiyya Khaliq
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Band 5