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Mills & Reeve LLP

Real Estate: £10 million and above

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mills & Reeve has a strong public sector offering, regularly advising on real estate matters in the education sector, as well as for local authorities. The real estate team in Manchester also offers expertise in landlord and tenant, investment and development matters to private sector clients, including in relation to retail, leisure and logistics properties. It is also able to advise clients on the real estate aspects of corporate deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mills & Reeve assisted Trafford Bruntwood with the disposal of two connected development sites, quoted at £170 million.

Strengths

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  • The team are pragmatic and practical about finding solutions to problems and evaluating acceptable commercial risk.

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  • The team have very good hands-on market experience which shows in their delivery of work.

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  • Mills & Reeve has an excellent team covering many specialisms. Their depth of knowledge concerning the market along with their understanding of our business sets them apart.

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  • The lawyers' responses to queries are fast and they manage the legal process very efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rachel Pitman
    Rachel Pitman

    Rachel Pitman

    Rachel Pitman has a broad real estate practice, handling matters involving a wide range of commercial properties. She represents clients across a number of sectors, including retail and manufacturing.

    • Rachel Pitman has a 'client first' approach, providing the advice that delivers the best outcome for the client.

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    • Rachel takes the time to keep clients up to date, doesn't mind repeating and sending reminders, and has a very strong track record of delivering.

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  • Caroline Hanratty
    Caroline Hanratty

    Caroline Hanratty

    Caroline Hanratty has significant experience assisting landowners, investors and clients in the hospitality sector with property acquisitions and sales, as well as lease negotiations.

    • Caroline Hanratty is an excellent lawyer. Her advice and guidance is always welcome.

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    • Caroline is a brilliant solicitor.

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  • Hannah Cheminais
    Hannah Cheminais

    Hannah Cheminais

    Hannah Cheminais is a partner in Mills & Reeve's Manchester office who is experienced in advising clients such as occupiers, developers and investors on all sorts of commercial and residential property matters, including investment and development transactions.

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