Department profile
gunnercooke

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : East Midlands


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Rankings

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Real Estate - East Midlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

gunnercooke has a number of real estate specialists in the East Midlands. Those lawyers are known for their work on strategic, residential, energy and retail development, as well as their extensive experience in student accommodation social housing developments. They also have expertise in lease and real estate financing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • gunnercooke advised Zone Student on the development of a £20 million mixed-use block of 201 student studios with ground floor retail and office space.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very capable, proactive and works within given timescales.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • The department’s strengths lie in their depth of expertise, agile approach to complex legal challenges and commitment to delivering clear, commercially driven solutions.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Excellent depth and breadth, with extensive experience of all real estate matters.

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  • The firm brings a commercial focus to transactions.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Brendan Walsh
    Band 1Brendan Walsh

    Brendan Walsh

    Brendan Walsh is a respected real estate lawyer with expertise in both commercial and residential development matters. He advises on a broad range of projects, with particular experience in student accommodation schemes.
    • Very capable and commercially astute.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Brendan’s strategic insight and deep industry knowledge have been invaluable, while his attention to detail and pragmatic approach ensure that every matter is handled with care and efficiency.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • An experienced operator and valued problem solver.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Brendan is excellent in all aspects of property transactions.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 4Matthew Grocock
    Band 4Matthew Grocock

    Matthew Grocock

    Matthew Grocock expertly represents agricultural landowners, landed estates, promoters, house builders and contractors in complex residential and development projects.

    • Matthew Grocock gives very concise, well-reasoned advice and cuts to the point.

      Real Estate respondentUK

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East Midlands

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