Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
East Midlands
Rankings overview for Departments
gunnercooke 3 Years Ranked
Shakespeare Martineau 3 Years Ranked- BHW Solicitors
- Howes Percival LLP
- Wilkin Chapman Rollits
James Hart Freeths LLP3 Years Ranked
Jon Smart Freeths LLP4 Years Ranked
Peter Dilks Shakespeare Martineau3 Years Ranked- Beverley MerrellBHW Solicitors
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Browne Jacobson LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson has an outstanding real estate practice with significant development expertise and a strong track record of acting on sizeable acquisitions and disposals. The team acts for a broad range of clients and is particularly adept at handling occupier-led matters in the retail, health, education and public sectors.

1 Freeths LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedFreeths has an impressive full-service property offering with an enviable regional presence. It acts for both public and private sector clients on matters ranging from commercial development and healthcare property to real estate finance. The team shows additional strength handling projects in the logistics sector, including warehousing and distribution facilities. The group is also accomplished in the education and residential care sectors.
Band 2

2 Gateley LegalReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedGateley's property team is trusted by a variety of clients, including developers, local authorities, investors and occupiers. It is regularly called upon for its expertise in real estate finance and is also noted for handling substantial acquisitions of student accommodation and retail and industrial developments. The group also shows substantial skill in complex leasing matters.

2 Geldards LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedGeldards has a highly regarded practice that advises on all aspects of real estate work. The department acts for regional and national clients across the public and private sectors, including retailers, local authorities, property developers and utilities companies. The group has particular areas of expertise including development and property finance, as well as urban regeneration projects.

2 Shoosmiths LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedShoosmiths has a wide-ranging client base, including corporate groups, property investors and developers. It demonstrates strong credentials in real estate portfolio matters, acquisitions and disposals. The team also has a strong presence in the logistics sector, advising on the acquisition, disposal and redevelopment of key industrial sites. Lawyers show further expertise in real estate financing matters.
Band 3

3 gunnercookeReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Rankedgunnercooke has a number of real estate specialists in the East Midlands. Those lawyers are known for their work on strategic, residential, energy and retail development, as well as their extensive experience in student accommodation social housing developments. They also have expertise in lease and real estate financing matters.

3 Shakespeare MartineauReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedShakespeare Martineau has a notable real estate team that advises clients on an array of property matters spanning commercial and residential development. Clients include banks, national house builders and well-known retail occupiers. Additionally, the firm has particular expertise advising energy sector clients. The team handles substantial city centre developments, including urban regeneration schemes and student accommodation projects, while also possessing significant expertise in the healthcare and senior living sectors.

















