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Michelmores LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Michelmores LLP

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Cutting edge real estate insight  

We work with clients on all aspects of transactions and projects involving development, management, disposal, investment in and financing of real estate assets. Our approach is simple: to understand and identify our clients’ goals so that we can help them to achieve their objectives.

Our lawyers use their considerable insight and experience to deliver advice that is robust, commercial and progressive. Our in-depth understanding of the issues and practicalities involved enables us to undertake complex work for a diverse client base that includes developers, entrepreneurs, landowners, listed companies, government bodies and major institutions.

Advising on the real estate opportunities of tomorrow

Throughout their engagement with us, clients benefit from a committed, collaborative approach. We’re proud of bringing fresh ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit to the table, especially when combined with our long and wide-ranging experience in all aspects of the real estate sector.

We draw on expertise from the wider firm, allowing us to support particularly sophisticated transactions, including real estate projects in emerging markets.

We also understand the importance of tomorrow’s infrastructure, with commercial buildings and homes being climate resilient, energy efficient, technologically integrated and delivering societal, wellbeing or biodiversity benefits for users.

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Real Estate - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Michelmores has a strong real estate practice that is particularly experienced in development matters and often works with house builders on complex residential schemes. The team regularly advises on lease agreements and related issues. Its lawyers are adept at handling strategic land work and have additional expertise in developments for specialised usage including scientific research and leisure. The firm frequently advises clients in the public sector, acting for councils and police authorities, as well as assisting clients in the education, telecommunications and marine sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Michelmores advised Cavanna Homes on various acquisitions, joint ventures, site set-ups and disposals for affordable housing.

Strengths

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  • Michelmores provide a truly partner-led service, which we have found to be the most efficient way of working compared to others in the industry.

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  • The Michelmores team have excellent attention to detail, are responsive and understand our business. We feel looked after, and they really go above and beyond to make us feel heard.

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  • Michelmores has excellent residential development and commercial teams with high-class solicitors who progress matters quickly, providing all-round excellent advice for their clients.

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  • The team work with you, and you know that they only have your interests at the heart of their work. They engage with industry and many disciplines to understand the challenges of land ownership.

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  • Michelmores apply proactive and innovative advice founded upon a wealth of experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emma Honey
    Emma Honey

    Emma Honey

    Emma Honey is head of the firm's real estate department and is respected for her transactional strategic land development work.

    • Emma is a brilliant solicitor and provides an outstanding level of advice and service for her clients. She is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Emma is a market leader with a strong commercial instinct.

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    • Emma Honey is always keen to understand the client’s business and their ultimate objectives.

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    • Emma's ability to value you as an individual, as well as a company, is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble, and she always goes above and beyond to do an extraordinary job for us all.

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  • Lucy Smallwood
    Lucy Smallwood

    Lucy Smallwood

    Lucy Smallwood is recommended for the sale and purchase of development sites, often intended for residential projects. She acts for major house builders and local authorities, including county councils.

    • Lucy is very experienced in dealing with complex matters relating to development land agreements. She is always keen to understand the client’s business and their ultimate objectives.

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    • Lucy Smallwood is professional, reactive, and met the most impossible deadline with such energy and attention to detail.

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    • Lucy is a joy to work with and offers cunning ways of solving problems.

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  • Richard Walford
    Richard Walford

    Richard Walford

    Richard Walford is a respected real estate lawyer with an exceptionally broad practice. He has considerable experience assisting with portfolio management, lease negotiations and the development of commercial property.
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  • Stephen Newson
    Stephen Newson

    Stephen Newson

    Stephen Newson acts for corporate occupiers on leasing and for developers on residential and commercial acquisitions. He has advised on regulatory and strategic property matters in sectors such as telecoms and energy.

    • Stephen has been a pleasure to work with on our property matters, efficiency and pragmatism has typified his service, combined with a deep knowledge base in the industry in which we work.

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  • Julie Sharpe
    Julie Sharpe

    Julie Sharpe

    Julie Sharpe is a partner in the real estate team at Michelmores. She regularly assists clients with the sale of land for development purposes, as well as the real estate aspects of M&A transactions.

    • Julie Sharpe is highly competent and a pleasure to work with.

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