Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
East Anglia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
HCR Hewitsons 10 Years Ranked- Howes Percival LLP
Band 3
- Ashtons Legal
- Buckles Solicitors LLP
Eminent Practitioners
- Charles Staveley Mills & Reeve LLP17 Years Ranked
Chris Schwer Birketts LLP23 Years Ranked
Kath Herbert Birketts LLP18 Years Ranked- Colleen GostickBuckles Solicitors LLP
Band 2
- Carina Davis Mills & Reeve LLP11 Years Ranked
- Caroline Dean Mills & Reeve LLP12 Years Ranked
- Tessa HaskeyHowes Percival LLP
Band 3
James Griffiths Nockolds Solicitors16 Years Ranked- Vincenzo Maggio Mills & Reeve LLP14 Years Ranked
- Magnus McManusAshtons Legal
- Michael C RabbettBuckles Solicitors LLP
- Michaela HensonHowes Percival LLP
- Ron ClareAshtons Legal
- Sarah CoatesTees Law
Band 4
Up and Coming
- Giorgia Mayes Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP2 Years Ranked
- Howard BaileySpire Solicitors LLP
Associates to watch
Chris Milner Holmes & Hills LLP1 Years Ranked
Laura Gale Holmes & Hills LLP1 Years Ranked- James MunnBuckles Solicitors LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Birketts LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedBirketts 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.
1 Mills & Reeve LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedMills & 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.
Band 2
2 HCR HewitsonsReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedHarrison 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.
Band 3
Band 4
4 Greene & GreeneReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedGreene & 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.
4 Holmes & Hills LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHolmes & 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.
4 Nockolds SolicitorsReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNockolds 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 LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPenningtons 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.