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Richard Daffern

UK 2026

Pinsent Masons

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

Yorkshire

9 years ranked

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Richard advises clients across the commercial property investment market including leading institutional investors, specialist retail property investment companies, shopping centre owners, leading UK pension funds, high profile retailers and corporate clients with major real estate portfolios. He has particular expertise in long term secure income investments for investors seeking income producing assets to match liabilities. Richard has led on investment transactions in excess of £1bn over the past 3 years including transactions involving alternative investment assets including leisure assets, student accommodation, hotels and commercial ground rent investments. Richard has been at the forefront of developing investment structures such as income strips and wrapper leases for leading UK institutions.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate - Yorkshire

Band 3

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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.

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