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Real Estate | UK

East Anglia

This section covers all aspects of non-contentious real estate work relating to both commercial and residential property, including investment transactions, development, corporate structuring, acquisitions, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant matters. We consider work done on behalf of institutional landlords, property companies, developers and commercial tenants, as well as private landlords and tenants.

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Band 1

  1. Birketts LLP
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    Birketts LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Birketts is well-known for its established practice and strength across the region, with offices in Ipswich, Norwich, Chelmsford and Cambridge. The team is respected for its considerable experience working with both public and private sector clients on high-value residential and commercial developments and acquisitions, with additional specialisation in strategic land schemes. Birketts is frequently involved in property transactions relating to the utilities, pharmaceutical, ecclesiastical and retail sectors.
  2. Mills & Reeve LLP
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    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mills & Reeve is at the forefront of the local market and additionally noted for its strong capabilities on both a regional and national level. From offices in Cambridge and Norwich, the firm assists a range of prominent clients with high-value and complex matters ranging from investments and developments to real estate management. It has also demonstrated expertise in public sector work, with experience advising on real estate mandates in the education and renewable energy markets. The team is able to draw upon considerable planning, construction and real estate finance capabilities to provide clients with a comprehensive service.
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Band 2

  1. HCR Hewitsons
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    HCR Hewitsons
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Harrison Clark Rickerbys is noted for its strong track record of advising on strategic land matters, with activity spanning joint ventures, option and promotion agreements, site development and disposals. The Cambridge team also advises on the acquisition, lease and sale of commercial property. It acts for investors, developers, charities and educational institutions as well as individuals and governmental bodies.
  2. Howes Percival LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Ashtons Legal
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3
  2. Buckles Solicitors LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Greene & Greene
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    Greene & Greene
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Greene & Greene provides experienced coverage of a broad range of real estate services, including commercial and residential work, acquisitions and disposals, and agricultural and rural affairs. Additionally, the firm offers expertise in the pharmaceutical and retail sectors. The Bury St Edmunds-based team frequently represents landowners and developers, as well as clients in the manufacturing industry.
  2. Holmes & Hills LLP
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    Holmes & Hills LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Holmes & Hills' real estate expertise spans residential and commercial property. Its team is adept at advising property development and construction clients across East Anglia and beyond on a range of significant matters, land sales and purchases, developments, financings and leasings. The firm is based in Sudbury.
  3. Nockolds Solicitors
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    Nockolds Solicitors
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Nockolds has a solid presence in East Anglia and offers a full service from its office in Bishop's Stortford. The property team represents developer, occupier and investor clients in a range of real estate matters, including the acquisition of sites for both residential and commercial developments. The firm is also active in commercial lease negotiations.
  4. Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Penningtons Manches Cooper has a noteworthy team in Cambridge acting on a range of real estate matters. It displays particular expertise in the management of portfolios, real estate finance and acquisitions. The firm's clients span several sectors such as banking, housing associations and high net worth individuals.