Real Estate | UK

Ashfords has an established team in the South West 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 law 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.

Bevan 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.

Trowers & 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.

Freeths is 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.

VWV 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.

Browne Jacobson has a growing real estate practice in the South West. The team offers a range of capabilities, such as advising on regeneration and development projects, joint venture agreements, property refinancing and acquisitions. The lawyers act for clients in the retail, social housing, local authority and education sectors.

Coodes has a well-respected real estate team with in-depth knowledge of the Cornwall market. The team acts for a variety of clients such as parish councils, developers and private clients on a range of commercial property law matters such as acquisitions, disposals and leasings.

HCR Law 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.

Lester Aldridge offers a full-service real estate practice in the South West. The team acts for a large range of clients, including those in the higher education sector and banking sector. The firm operates in niche sectors such as ports and marinas, as well as senior housing and healthcare.

Wilsons operates a strong real estate practice in the South West from its Salisbury office. The team advises private clients, charity sector clients and landowning families on a wide array of real estate matters including sale and purchases, retail leasing and strategic development.