Real Estate - North East
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Ward Hadaway has a highly regarded property practice that acts for a number of household-name clients. It regularly represents national house builders, as well as commercial developers and public sector organisations, and impresses with its strength in residential, industrial and healthcare property mandates. It also advises on significant regeneration and development schemes, in addition to handling high-value property acquisitions and disposals. The firm frequently represents clients in negotiations concerning lease and development agreements.
Strengths
Ward Hadaway provide pragmatic, practical and cost-effective advice. Their knowledge of the housebuilding industry and development requirements is first-rate.
Ward Hadaway's team provides straightforward, practical advice and is adaptable to our fast-changing requirements.
Ward Hadaway provided very sound and detailed commercial property advice tailored to us.
They has deep local connections in the business community and provides City-level services at very competitive rates.
The team is always available and has a good all-round, detailed knowledge and understanding of what is needed.
Work Highlights
Ward Hadaway represented Darlington Borough Council in its joint development project with Homes England for the Burtree Garden Village.
Notable practitioners
Alex Cox is highly respected for his broad real estate practice, with experience advising clients on complex development projects.
Alex is an excellent lawyer.
Sophie Bohill is an experienced real estate practitioner, typically sought out by house builders to advise on complex development projects.
Sophie is always my first-choice legal partner. A superb lawyer with critical project management skills that are more welcome than ever, due to increasing complexity of projects and transactions.
Sophie is excellent, she's the best lawyer I've dealt with.
Alex Wright is adept at assisting clients with the acquisition and development of commercial and industrial properties. He also handles lease negotiations and amendments.
Alex has excellent knowledge and understanding of our business needs and provides complicated advice in a straightforward manner. He is often available to support on short notice.
Alex tells you how it is and gives great guidance and advice.
Lesley Fairclough frequently advises house builders and developers on significant real estate transactions, with experience assisting on the acquisition and sale of commercial property.
Tom Wills specialises in agricultural and rural property work and is well known for his ability to act for landowners and developers on complex transactions.
Natalie Kay has a strong property practice, advising developers, manufacturers and agricultural clients on commercial transactions, developments and leases.
Natalie is a first-class legal professional with a great work ethic and a keen eye on commerciality. She is very accessible.
Natalie is very approachable and a good communicator. She knows her subject extremely well.
She is very thorough and responsive.
Nick Gholkar advises clients on a variety of real estate matters including commercial developments, leases and planning. He is regularly sought by landowners to act in complex development matters, lettings and disposal, among numerous other issues.
Nick is a brilliant lawyer.
