About

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From planning and construction to buying, selling and managing investments, our award-winning specialist lawyers can help with all aspects of real estate legal services. Our large practice handles everything from high-profile complex deals and litigation to the day-to-day managing of property portfolios. We also run training and property events to keep you up-to-date with the commercial implications of changes to the law.

We have particular expertise in retail, leisure, health, transport, licensing, charities, utilities, education and the public sector and can help with acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, refinance and management of property. We work with property developers, investors, occupiers and public sector bodies, house builders, surveyors and agents. From high profile, multi-million pound deals, to smaller, more straightforward transactions, we are able to provide legal solutions that fit your situation.

Our team will work with you to identify your needs, providing a comprehensive real estateservice throughout England and Wales. We are regularly instructed in complex, high profile, multi-million pound deals, and are equally equipped to handle smaller, more straightforward transactions.

We act for a wide range of clients, including:

  • developers
  • investors (both industrial and private)
  • retailers
  • public sector bodies
  • banks
  • NHS trusts
  • social housing providers
  • landlords
  • tenants

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hill Dickinson has an established team in Liverpool and Manchester that represents clients in commercial property acquisitions, lettings, and sale and leaseback transactions. The team is particularly skilled at handling matters in the retail, transport and logistics sectors. Hill Dickinson is also equipped to advise public sector clients and regularly deals with major development projects, including urban regeneration, as well as industrial and residential developments.

Work Highlights

  • Hill Dickinson advised Peel L&P on a regeneration project involving 13,000 new homes and 20,000 permanent jobs.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Gaffney
1
Mark Gaffney
1
Band 1

Mark Gaffney acts for private and public sector clients on real estate acquisitions and development projects. He has notable experience in urban regeneration schemes.

Mark Gaffney is phenomenal. He is very technical, calm and reasonable, and gets to a deal where he doesn't have to prove anything to anyone.

Peter Winnard
3
Peter Winnard
3
Band 3

Peter Winnard is based in the Manchester office and has a substantial practice that encompasses all stages of major real estate projects, from funding to development and disposal. He often acts for public bodies and has experience in regeneration projects.

Alexander McCann
4
Alexander McCann
4
Band 4
Alexander McCann heads the firm's national real estate team from Liverpool. He advises clients on all aspects of major development schemes, including industrial and residential projects, as well as assisting them with property portfolio management.
Jim Purves
4
Jim Purves
4
Band 4
Jim Purves is based in Manchester and frequently acts for major logistic operators on acquisitions and leasings.
Claire Cosgrove
6
Claire Cosgrove
6
Band 6

Claire Cosgrove offers a wide range of real estate services, including complex lease renewals, new store acquisitions and investment portfolio work. She is also adept in handling general landlord and tenant mandates.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hill Dickinson LLP

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North West

Real Estate

Mark Gaffney
1
Mark Gaffney
1
Band 1
Peter Winnard
3
Peter Winnard
3
Band 3
Alexander McCann
4
Alexander McCann
4
Band 4
Jim Purves
4
Jim Purves
4
Band 4
Claire Cosgrove
6
Claire Cosgrove
6
Band 6

Members

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