Real Estate | UK

Mark Haywood is head of real estate across the northern offices of CMS. He regularly assists developers with significant regeneration projects, while also advising on noteworthy investment portfolio transactions.

Mike Edge has a wealth of experience in real estate transactions and associated financing, as well as assisting with major redevelopments and the due diligence aspects of corporate transactions.

Mark Barker regularly acts on forward-funding and redevelopment projects, with impressive experience in the retail and student accommodation sectors. His client base includes major developers and prominent retailers, as well as local authorities.

Mark Gaffney acts for private and public sector clients on real estate acquisitions and development projects. He has notable experience in urban regeneration schemes.

Michael Buchanan is well respected for his expertise in advising major commercial developers, institutional investors and public sector clients on significant development projects.

Catherine Fearnhead assists investors with a range of commercial property matters, including the acquisition and disposal of assets, and financing transactions.

Rachel Pitman has a broad real estate practice, handling matters involving a wide range of commercial properties. She represents clients across a number of sectors, including retail and manufacturing.

Stephen Lintott maintains a solid real estate practice, advising on significant transactions, lettings and redevelopments. His clients include developers, as well as companies from the housebuilding and education sectors.

Elizabeth Cartwright is head of the firm's corporate real estate team, with experience in the senior living, industrial and defence sectors, among others. She advises on the full range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, and sale and leaseback transactions.

Peter Winnard is based in the Manchester office and has a substantial practice that encompasses all stages of major real estate projects, from funding to development and disposal. He often acts for public bodies and has experience in regeneration projects.

Andrew Pattinson is the head of the Northern real estate offering at Shoosmiths and primarily assists clients with development matters. He has particular expertise advising on mandates relating to student accommodation and mixed-use developments.

Caroline Hanratty has significant experience assisting landowners, investors and clients in the hospitality sector with property acquisitions and sales, as well as lease negotiations.

Lucy Butterworth is a partner within Addleshaw Goddard's Manchester real estate team. She advises her clients across a wide range of real estate matters including offices, living and life sciences spaces.

Tanya Francis is experienced in advising her clients on commercial real estate transactions and has a particular specialism in development and regeneration schemes.

Ann-Marie Salmacis is experienced in advising clients such as occupiers, developers and investors on various commercial development projects. She has particular expertise in logistics, including strategic land assembly and promotion.

David Frankland is a partner at JMW Solicitors who advises his clients on real estate matters relating to property management, investment, development, acquisition and disposal. He is experienced in working for both listed and private developers on the forward funding, sales and JV arrangements of office, residential and commercial spaces.

Emma Tonge is an investment and development lawyer at Shoosmiths who has experience acting for clients on acquisitions and development projects. She is a key part of the firm's student sector team and has particular expertise in development projects that incorporate the creation of purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent and other residential and mixed-use schemes.

Nicola Phelps leads the commercial property team and advises a wide range of developer clients on residential, mixed and regeneration development projects. Phelps also has expertise in guiding her clients through residential sites, from acquisitions to end plot sales.

Patrick Duffy is the head of core real estate in Shoosmiths' Manchester office. He has significant experience in acting for clients on investment acquisitions and sales and development projects.

Patrick Sheehan frequently advises his clients on property acquisitions and disposals, as well as asset management cases. He also acts for a variety of lenders and financial institutions on lending and recovery matters.

Adam Bromley is the head of the property division at Forbes in the North West of England. He is experienced in advising clients on various areas of commercial property including sales, purchases and leases.

Anna Metham frequently advises her clients on property investment work, as well as asset management cases. She also acts for institutional investors and property companies on new site acquisitions.

Claire Cosgrove offers a wide range of real estate services, including complex lease renewals, new store acquisitions and investment portfolio work. She is also adept in handling general landlord and tenant mandates.

Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney is adept in handling complex development and regeneration projects. She is predominantly active in the industrial and logistics sector, and can also advise on property litigation.

Paul Burton assists his clients with numerous real estate matters regarding development acquisitions and with disposal matters. He is active in the telecommunications and leisure spaces.

Vicky Niescier is a very skilled lawyer in the real estate sector. She is known to handle complex regeneration schemes and property portfolio sales. She has a key focus on sustainability improvements for landlords.

Hannah Cheminais is a partner in Mills & Reeve's Manchester office who is experienced in advising clients such as occupiers, developers and investors on all sorts of commercial and residential property matters, including investment and development transactions.

Hannah Hughes assists with general commercial property-related matters across numerous specialisms. She provides legal support for leases and development, work and is also strong in conveyancing.

Kirsty Chalkley focuses on commercial development matters, with a particular emphasis on the later living, hotel and leisure sectors. She often acts for clients, including developers and tenants, on land acquisitions, disposals and forward-funding transactions.

Craig Tordoff has impressive experience acting for clients from the public and private sectors across a variety of property transactions, including development schemes and investment sales and acquisitions.