Department profile
Pinsent Masons

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire


Pinsent Masons

Rankings

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Real Estate - Yorkshire

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons' sizeable group advises on the full range of property-related matters, ranging from investment transactions on behalf of national and international clients to development work for regional developers. The team has a particular focus on the residential sector, with additional strength in PRS and student accommodation work. It is frequently sought after by universities and local authorities.

Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons advised the Science Museum Group on all property matters across its estate, including on various ongoing developments and asset management matters.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers excellent quality of service, depth of expertise, openness and clarity.

    Real Estate respondentUK
  • Pinsent Masons have a willingness to understand their client's business deeply and be collaborative in their approach. They approach complex matters with a problem-solving mindset.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Victoria Goddard
    Band 1Victoria Goddard

    Victoria Goddard

    Victoria Goddard is head of the firm's international universities team. She is lauded for her vast experience advising on real estate matters for higher education clients. She frequently assists with due diligence and procurement aspects of student accommodation, research and health facility developments.

    • She is a brilliant lawyer. She is good at real estate matters and good at communicating difficult information. She is also commercial.

      Real Estate respondentUK
    • Victoria is always available. We find her wise and her advice valuable and refined.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 3Richard Daffern
    Band 3Richard Daffern

    Richard Daffern

    Richard Daffern is a partner in the firm's Leeds office, where he advises clients on the acquisition, development and leasing of commercial property. He often handles property transactions in the retail, hospitality and student accommodation sectors, including portfolio transactions.

  • Band 3Stephen Glass
    Band 3Stephen Glass

    Stephen Glass

    Partner Stephen Glass is based in the firm's Leeds office. He specialises in real estate housing and development work for large-scale projects. He has further expertise in real estate funding.

    • Stephen is a committed, consistent and detailed lawyer. He has a problem-solving approach to matters and has supported us through some very complex and challenging matters.

      Real Estate respondentUK
  • Band 5James Long
    Band 5James Long

    James Long

    James Long is known for his broad real estate practice. He ably assists clients with real estate transactions, financings and developments.

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