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Pinsent Masons

Real Estate: £10 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Pinsent Masons

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Real Estate: £10 million and above - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Pinsent Masons offers expertise across a range of issues, including developments and regenerations, as well as property work for the public sector. The team in Manchester regularly acts for national investors and developers as well as offering significant experience in the retail and hospitality sectors. The firm also demonstrates considerable expertise in assisting with large infrastructure projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons assisted Bricks Capital with multiple PBSA schemes, quoted at around £150 million.

Strengths

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  • Pinsent Masons provides strong skills in a breadth of fields, which enables complex matters to be considered in-house.

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  • There is a dedicated team working hard to deliver the instruction.

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  • If a contact is away for any reason, then an appropriate substitute is put in place to ensure continuity.

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  • The advice I receive is commercial and pragmatic. I am always pleased with how quickly the team respond and how much the team have taken the time to understand the business decisions.

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  • The law firm has very good lawyers over all areas, so they work well on complex issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jonathan M Brocklehurst
    Band 3Jonathan M Brocklehurst

    Jonathan M Brocklehurst

    Jonathan Brocklehurst is head of the national development and investment team at Pinsent Masons, as well as leading the property team in Manchester. He acts on development projects and real estate transactions, with experience handling matters in the logistics and student accommodation sectors. His client base consists of developers and international investors.
    • Jonathan is an excellent consultant.

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    • Jonathan Brocklehurst provides good, sound and commercial advice. He has a pragmatic approach to matters.

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  • Band 5Ann-Marie Salmacis
    Band 5Ann-Marie Salmacis

    Ann-Marie Salmacis

    Ann-Marie Salmacis is experienced in advising clients such as occupiers, developers and investors on various commercial development projects. She has particular expertise in logistics, including strategic land assembly and promotion.

    • An excellent consultant.

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  • Associates to watchCraig Tordoff
    Associates to watchCraig Tordoff

    Craig Tordoff

    Craig Tordoff has impressive experience acting for clients from the public and private sectors across a variety of property transactions, including development schemes and investment sales and acquisitions.

    • He takes time to understand the sector that he is advising and the individual organisation and its challenges, and this is reflected in the advice and strategy solutions that he brings to the table.

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    • Craig Tordoff demonstrates that his cool and calm demeanour can be such an asset when dealing with complex and difficult transactions. His negotiating style helps drive deals forward and effectively.

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    • Craig is a great person to work with.

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