Ranking tables

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

3

  1. Ashtons Legal
  2. Buckles Solicitors LLP
4

  1. Holmes & Hills LLP
    Holmes & Hills LLP 2 Years Ranked
  2. Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP 3 Years Ranked
  3. Barker Gotelee
  4. Greene & Greene
  5. Nockolds Solicitors
3

  1. Vincenzo Maggio Mills & Reeve LLP15 Years Ranked
  2. James GriffithsNockolds Solicitors
  3. Magnus McManusAshtons Legal
  4. Michaela HensonHowes Percival LLP
  5. Sarah CoatesTees Law
4

  1. Gemma Goddard Birketts LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Melissa Loucas
    Melissa Loucas Birketts LLP10 Years Ranked
  3. Paul Squire Birketts LLP2 Years Ranked
  4. Christopher GreenBarker Gotelee
  5. Michael C RabbettBuckles Solicitors LLP
  6. Sheila SmallAshtons Legal
  7. Susanne HindeHowes Percival LLP
  8. Tim Mendes da CostaGreene & Greene

  1. Laura Gale
    Laura Gale Holmes & Hills LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Rosanna Clarke Holmes & Hills LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Ian HyltonAshtons Legal
  4. James MunnBuckles Solicitors LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Birketts LLP
    1
    Birketts LLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 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
    1
    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 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.
  3. Howes Percival LLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. HCR Hewitsons
    2
    HCR Hewitsons
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    HCR Hewitsons 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.

3

Band 3

  1. Ashtons Legal
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 3
  2. Buckles Solicitors LLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Holmes & Hills LLP
    4
    Holmes & Hills LLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 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.

  2. Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    4
    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 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.
  3. Barker Gotelee
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4
  4. Greene & Greene
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4
  5. Nockolds Solicitors
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4