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Drew Nesbitt

Drew Nesbitt

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Drew is a highly experienced real estate solicitor with extensive expertise in development work across Northern Ireland and England and Wales.

His practice includes advising on complex and high-value projects, from residential and mixed-use developments to significant real estate financing transactions. He also helps with the day-to-day management of Wilson Nesbitt in addition to his real estate practice.

Drew plays a pivotal role in delivering a considerable proportion of Northern Ireland’s social housing starts, and is involved in many of the country’s largest real estate financing deals, demonstrating his ability to routinely handle high-stakes transactions with precision and efficiency.

As a founding member of the local British Council for Offices committee, Drew actively contributes to the development of Northern Ireland’s built environment, reflecting his commitment to innovation and collaboration in the NI real estate sector.

Professional Memberships

Belfast Chamber of Commerce

NI Chamber of Commerce

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Social Housing - Northern Ireland

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Drew Nesbitt heads the social housing practice and is renowned for his expertise in advising developers across a range of social housing matters such as regeneration projects.

Real Estate - Northern Ireland

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Drew Nesbitt is a partner at Wilson Nesbitt. He is dual-qualified in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland, and specialises in large, mixed-use regeneration schemes.

Strengths

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  • Drew is commercially astute, highly responsive and gives great advice.

    Social HousingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Drew is very responsive, aware of our timelines and very accommodating.

    Social HousingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Drew has excellent commercial awareness for the market around us and is keen to keep ahead of the current market and trends.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Drew Nesbitt is commercially astute, highly responsive and gives great advice.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Drew is very well informed and excellent at explaining complex scenarios.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Drew is known for consistently delivering outstanding results.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Wilson Nesbitt (4)

Northern Ireland

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