About

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Our Real Estate team brings together an experienced, dynamic and ambitious team that has achieved significant growth in the seven years it has been operating in Leeds and nine years in Sheffield.

The team focuses on the following areas:

·         Leisure and Retail: Very strong expertise in this sector and act for a number of “household” names who are national operators.The Leeds office has this year recently won mandates from three well known retailers with significant shop portfolios. The team undertakes a wide range of transactions, ranging from acquisition and development of new sites and portfolio management and disposals.

·         Commercial Development: acting on behalf of a  number of reputable developers in the Yorkshire area.

·         Manufacturing – acting for corporates and their property requirements primarily industrial and ancillary offices and trading outlets.

·         Residential Development: Particular skill in negotiating strategic land options,and promotion agreements.Clients include BDW Trading Limited (Barratt David Wilson Homes), Redrow and Persimmon Homes Limited.

·         Government (Local): Both the Leeds and Sheffield offices are on a number of local authority and public body frameworks.

·         Real Estate Finance:  The team act for both lenders and borrowers in respect of all types of real estate transactions. 

     

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Yorkshire

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Freeths is particularly noted for its significant experience in logistics and retail sector property transactions. The firm frequently assists with commercial lease negotiations, as well as portfolio management, financing and acquisitions. Noteworthy clients include developers and national retailers.

Work Highlights

  • Freeths supported Wickes Building Supplies on its strategic refurbishment programme, lease regears and the development of new stores.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Flathers
3
John Flathers
3
Band 3

John Flathers regularly assists clients with acquisitions and sales, as well as the real estate aspects of corporate transactions. He counts significant real estate investors and developers among his clients.

John has a huge amount of experience. He is very pragmatic and commercial and does not overcomplicate matters. He is also calm and resilient in challenging situations.

John is always available, willing to help and offers straightforward advice.

Liz Banks
5
Liz Banks
5
Band 5

Liz Banks is a partner in the firm's real estate group. Clients regularly call upon her for advice on a range of property-related matters including commercial development, leasing matters, acquisitions and disposals.

Liz is highly commercial and goal-oriented. She is highly knowledgeable and solutions-focused and always finds a way to the right outcome for all parties.

Tomasin Reilly
Tomasin Reilly
Associates to watch

Tomasin Reilly is equipped to provide advice on both residential and commercial real estate matters. She counts local authorities, investment funds, house builders, landlords and developers among her clients.

Tomasin is very knowledgeable. She works collaboratively with us as clients, always keeps us well briefed and is a strong leader of her wider team.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

John Flathers
3
John Flathers
3
Band 3
Liz Banks
5
Liz Banks
5
Band 5
Tomasin Reilly
Tomasin Reilly
Associates to watch

Members

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