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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire


Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - Yorkshire

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Gowling WLG offers clients particular experience representing national house builders in the development of residential and mixed-use schemes. The team assists with the purchase of sites, as well as advising sellers on the promotion of development land.

Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG assisted Mid Counties Co-op with the preparation and negotiation of the promotion agreement in relation to land for residential development in the West Midlands, owned by the client with Richborough Estates Group.

Strengths

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  • The department is very approachable and always a phone call away. If ever I need any assistance on even the smallest of matters, they are more than happy to help.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The team provide attention to detail, speed and thoroughness. A major strength is their ability to holistically see the commercial elements of a deal.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The team have good communication skills and knowledge from a commercial perspective. Their response times are excellent. They always offer commercially workable solutions to problems encountered.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Gowling offers reliability, responsiveness, and knowledge and experience of the residential market in Yorkshire and further afield. It has an established and experienced team.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Julia Dacre Field
    Band 2Julia Dacre Field

    Julia Dacre Field

    Julia Dacre Field routinely represents house builders and investment funds in residential real estate projects. Her expertise spans acquisitions, sales and site assembly issues for public and private clients.
    • She has a lot of knowledge and experience. She is straightforward and provides clear and commercially sound advice. She is very good at foreseeing legal issues.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Julia gets her head around issues with lots of variables. She is patient, a good communicator and uses her team well. She understands the commercial side of a deal, not just the legal aspects.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 3Mark Owen
    Band 3Mark Owen

    Mark Owen

    Mark Owen is held in high regard for his experience advising clients on the acquisition and sale of housing land. He also assists with land assembly matters and the negotiation of option and promotion agreements.
  • Associates to watchEmma Speight
    Associates to watchEmma Speight

    Emma Speight

    Emma Speight is recognised for her active real estate practice. She assists both residential and commercial property developers with transactional matters.

    • Emma is very smart, has commercial awareness and is good at explaining matters to us. She is communicative, thorough, and we really trust her to explain the risks and show us the different options.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Associates to watchPatrick Jackson
    Associates to watchPatrick Jackson

    Patrick Jackson

    Patrick Jackson has notable experience working with developers and investors on acquisitions and commercial developments.
    • Patrick is calm, measured and commercial. He sees the bigger picture and the bigger deal. He is very pragmatic, and his breadth of expertise and experience is excellent.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • He is very knowledgeable. He has a broad range of experience and is a very capable solicitor who can navigate through legal issues.

      Real Estate respondentUK

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