Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
South West
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
- Ashfords LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Bevan Brittan LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Clarke Willmott LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Michelmores LLP 10 Years Ranked
- DAC Beachcroft LLP
- TLT LLP
- Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
Band 3
Band 4
- Foot Anstey LLP 10 Years Ranked
- Freeths LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Goughs 3 Years Ranked
- HCR Law 10 Years Ranked
- Thrings LLP 10 Years Ranked
- BPE Solicitors LLP
- Stephens Scown LLP
- Willans
Eminent Practitioners
- Andrew GlynnTLT LLP
Band 1
Band 2
- Colin Stratton Osborne Clarke LLP14 Years Ranked
- Duncan Tringham Freeths LLP10 Years Ranked
- Emma Honey Michelmores LLP10 Years Ranked
- Ian Brothwood Charles Russell Speechlys20 Years Ranked
- Lucy Smallwood Michelmores LLP10 Years Ranked
- Mark Benham Lester Aldridge LLP14 Years Ranked
- David MeechamTLT LLP
Band 3
- Andrew Given Goughs1 Years Ranked
- David North Osborne Clarke LLP16 Years Ranked
- Hugh Pearce Stone King LLP14 Years Ranked
- James Heath Ashfords LLP7 Years Ranked
- Kate Topp Ashfords LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michelle McGurl Osborne Clarke LLP4 Years Ranked
- Philip Brown Foot Anstey LLP8 Years Ranked
- Richard Walford Michelmores LLP8 Years Ranked
- Rob Harrison Bevan Brittan LLP11 Years Ranked
- Robin de Wreede Ashfords LLP7 Years Ranked
- Steve Schofield Osborne Clarke LLP3 Years Ranked
- Nigel WhittakerWillans
Band 4
- Alice Conway Osborne Clarke LLP1 Years Ranked
- Alison Buckingham Bevan Brittan LLP11 Years Ranked
- Ben Neary Trowers & Hamlins LLP1 Years Ranked
- Georgina Savill-James Trowers & Hamlins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Joanne Burton Stone King LLP2 Years Ranked
- Karl Brown Clarke Willmott LLP1 Years Ranked
- Mark Calverley Bevan Brittan LLP9 Years Ranked
- Mark Carter HCR Law7 Years Ranked
- Naomi Nettleton Charles Russell Speechlys2 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Burt Charles Russell Speechlys1 Years Ranked
- Philip Beer Burges Salmon LLP1 Years Ranked
- Philip Thompson Clarke Willmott LLP1 Years Ranked
- Richard Read Burges Salmon LLP2 Years Ranked
- Robert Barnes Thrings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stephen Newson Michelmores LLP8 Years Ranked
- Andrew HardingWomble Bond Dickinson UK LLP
- David SmithenTLT LLP
- Douglas ArmstrongBPE Solicitors LLP
- Frances KeenanDAC Beachcroft LLP
- Maria ConnollyTLT LLP
Star Associates
- Charlotte CowdellWillans
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Burges Salmon LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedBurges Salmon has an outstanding real estate practice with significant experience of investment transactions and asset management. Its lawyers regularly advise retailers, major landowners and institutional investors. The team also has extensive expertise in development, particularly of student accommodation and mixed-use schemes. It has notable strength in advising clients on redevelopment and regeneration projects, as well as headquarters relocations and large-scale lettings.1 Osborne Clarke LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedOsborne Clarke has a highly accomplished and broad-ranging real estate practice with substantial investment and development experience, particularly in the retail and student accommodation markets. The team regularly works with national house builders and real estate investors. The firm is noted for its strength on real estate finance transactions, in addition to assisting clients with joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, including major portfolio acquisitions.
Band 2
2 Ashfords LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedAshfords has an established team with good relationships with many national house builders and local authorities. Its lawyers also have a strong energy and retail client base, as well as the knowledge to advise on healthcare property. The firm is able to handle high-profile freehold acquisitions and disposals, as well as providing construction and planning advice to both private and public sector clients. It also advises on lease negotiations.2 Bevan Brittan LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedBevan Brittan has impressive experience working with clients in the healthcare and charities sectors. The firm also regularly assists local government bodies and housing associations with their property requirements. The team is well-equipped to advise clients on a national basis. Its lawyers are experienced in handling major acquisitions, disposals, leasehold matters and estate management issues for private sector clients.2 Clarke Willmott LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedClarke Willmott has a respected team well known for its representation of house builders as part of its strong development offering. The firm also offers expertise in portfolio management, joint ventures and lease agreements. Its lawyers are able to handle various real estate issues associated with renewable energy schemes. The team possesses particular expertise in relation to property sales and acquisitions in the telecoms sector.2 Michelmores LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMichelmores has a strong real estate practice that is particularly experienced in development matters and often works with house builders on complex residential schemes. The team regularly advises on lease agreements and related issues. Its lawyers are adept at handling strategic land work and have additional expertise in developments for specialised usage including scientific research and leisure. The firm frequently advises clients in the public sector, acting for councils and police authorities, as well as assisting clients in the education, telecommunications and marine sectors.
Band 3
3 Charles Russell SpeechlysReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedCharles Russell Speechlys handles a wide range of development matters, including residential and renewable energy projects, as well as corporate occupier work. The team is able to advise on various types of property, including retail and healthcare assets. Its lawyers frequently negotiate options, promotion, collaboration and development agreements on behalf of clients. The firm specialises in supported living leases and transactions, and also regularly assists high net worth clients with property investments.3 Stone King LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedStone King is acknowledged for its expertise in property work for charities and educational institutions, including independent schools, academies and faith schools. The firm regularly advises religious orders on asset management matters, including advice on land structure and arrangements. Heritage organisations also feature among the team's client list. Its lawyers advise clients on freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, as well as landlord and tenant issues.3 Trowers & Hamlins LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedTrowers & Hamlins offers expertise in landlord and tenant matters, as well as investment and portfolio management. The firm is often called on to advise care providers, retailers and banks, while also regularly acting for local authorities and social housing providers. The team is noted for its capacity to handle acquisitions, disposals, redevelopments and planning matters. It regularly takes a cross-team approach to handling matters, drawing on the resources of its London, Exeter and Birmingham offices.3 VWVReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedVWV is respected for its work for clients in the healthcare and education sectors. The firm represents local authorities and other public sector bodies as well as charitable and religious institutions. Its lawyers are equipped to handle development work, as well as property management issues, and are noted for their ability to advise on transactions involving cross-jurisdictional aspects. Steven McGuigan is a key contact.
Band 4
4 Foot Anstey LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedFoot Anstey offers a full-service team with particular strength in development, both residential and commercial, and portfolio management. Its clients include retail groups, property investors and house builders, with additional experience acting for energy companies. Its lawyers frequently assist clients with joint venture projects, redevelopments and option agreements. The firm is also strong in property finance, including Islamic finance.4 Freeths LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedFreeths has become recognised for its presence in local authority development work from its Bristol office. The lawyers are able to cover residential and mixed-use development projects as well as land acquisitions and portfolio management for clients in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The firm also offers capabilities in real estate finance and litigation.4 GoughsReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedThe real estate practice at Goughs in Chippenham has a wide range of expertise in commercial property transactions. Lawyers in the group advise on acquisitions, disposals and associated finance matters as well as all manner of landlord and tenant work. The firm also handles residential development work, representing a number of leading house builders in the South West.4 HCR LawReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedHarrison Clark Rickerbys has an established practice offering advice to public and private sector clients on property acquisitions and disposals. The firm is often sought out to handle matters for clients in the education and charity sectors and is also able to advise on property finance matters. The firm is noted for the strength of its representation in matters concerning both residential and commercial properties.4 Thrings LLPReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedThrings fields a seasoned group with strong residential development and investment credentials. Its lawyers have experience advising house builders, corporate occupiers and companies in the leisure sector. The team is experienced in handling acquisitions and disposals, as well as financing transactions.