Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
Thames Valley
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Alan Corcoran Shoosmiths LLP18 Years Ranked
Alison Taylor B P Collins LLP5 Years Ranked
Derek Ching Boyes Turner17 Years Ranked
James Burgess Field Seymour Parkes27 Years Ranked- Jane Gunnell Blandy & Blandy19 Years Ranked
Jonathan Foy Debenhams Ottaway11 Years Ranked
Mark Appleton Boyes Turner21 Years Ranked
Nick Carter Boyes Turner17 Years Ranked
Patrick Whetter Freeths LLP12 Years Ranked
Simon Ralphs Clarkslegal LLP2 Years Ranked
William Nassau-Lake Boyes Turner13 Years Ranked- Philip MarshKnights plc
Band 3
Bonnie Twiggs Crane & Staples2 Years Ranked- David Marsden VWV19 Years Ranked
- Gemma Coles IBB Law3 Years Ranked
Maria Mowberry B P Collins LLP4 Years Ranked
Michael Higgin Field Seymour Parkes9 Years Ranked- Robert Lynch Blake Morgan11 Years Ranked
Terry Fendt Sherrards Solicitors14 Years Ranked- Julia FergusonMoorcrofts LLP
- Rosie GibbKnights plc
- Stephen KayEMW Law LLP
Band 4
Up and Coming
Star Associates
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Dean Bickford
Field Seymour Parkes | Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedDean Bickford is deputy head of the firm's real estate department and advises investment groups and developers on real estate acquisitions. He regularly works on both commercial and residential property matters.1 Katja Wigham
Blandy & Blandy | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedKatja Wigham leads the firm's commercial real estate offering. She advises corporate groups, charities and education sector clients on property sales and acquisitions, as well as landlord and tenant matters.
1 Marcus FrancisField Seymour Parkes | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMarcus Francis leads the firm's property team and is acknowledged for his experience in a wide range of matters. His work includes complex and large-scale acquisitions and lease work.
1 Ruth Boulton
Debenhams Ottaway | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRuth Boulton is a pre-eminent commercial property lawyer who handles a full spectrum of matters within the space. Her work includes sales and acquisitions, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant work. She is co-head of the firm's commercial property practice.
Band 2
2 Alan Corcoran
Shoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedAlan Corcoran offers a wealth of experience in real estate transactions and is noted for his work for property investors on sales and lets. He is head of the firm's Southern real estate team.2 Alison Taylor
B P Collins LLP | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAlison Taylor has a vast breadth of knowledge. She was able to deal with several aspects of the matter, which you would normally have to go to multiple people for.2 Derek Ching
Boyes Turner | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedDerek Ching has a development-focused practice, and is known for his work for both landowners and developers on commercial and residential projects.2 James BurgessField Seymour Parkes | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 27 Years RankedJames Burgess has extensive experience across the full spectrum of commercial property matters, notably advising property owners on sales. He also has standout expertise when it comes to agricultural land.2 Jane GunnellBlandy & Blandy | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedJane Gunnell is a consultant to the firm's commercial property team. She is recognised for her work advising developers and landowners on acquisitions and sales.2 Jonathan FoyDebenhams Ottaway | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedJonathan Foy is co-head of the commercial property department at Debenhams Ottaway. He handles a variety of commercial property matters, including leasing work, sales and acquisitions, and secured lending.2 Mark AppletonBoyes Turner | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedMark Appleton is noted for his advice to clients on land purchases for the purpose of development. He has an all-encompassing commercial property practice and also assists with leases.2 Nick CarterBoyes Turner | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedNick Carter is head of Boyes Turner's property team and advises national and international clients on commercial property transactions. He is recognised for his advice to owners of multiple properties on the management of their portfolios.2 Patrick Whetter
Freeths LLP | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedPatrick Whetter is an experienced property lawyer who advises on a broad spectrum of commercial real estate law. His recent work includes advice to clients on acquisitions of development sites, landlord and tenant matters, and property portfolio management.2 Simon Ralphs
Clarkslegal LLP | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedSimon Ralphs is head of the Clarkslegal real estate team and splits his time between the firm's London and Reading offices. His practice sees him acting for clients within the retail and hospitality sectors, and he has significant experience in development and investment work.2 William Nassau-LakeBoyes Turner | Real Estate2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedWilliam Nassau-Lake is highly diligent and leaves no stone unturned. We highly value his ability to make complex matters simple and trust that he will always act in our best interests.
Band 3
3 Bonnie Twiggs
Crane & Staples | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBonnie Twiggs is head of the commercial property group at Crane & Staples. She is highly adept at handling a range of real estate matters, including commercial property acquisitions and disposals. She also has expertise in leasehold enfranchisement.3 David Marsden
VWV | Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedDavid Marsden is a partner in the firm's Watford commercial property team and excels in property development matters. He often acts on complex residential and mixed-use projects.3 Gemma Coles
IBB Law | Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGemma is very supportive, and everything I have passed to her has been dealt with timely and professionally. She is very knowledgeable and a great support to our organisation.3 Maria MowberryB P Collins LLP | Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMaria Mowberry regularly advises both landlords and tenants on commercial and residential property-related work. Other areas of expertise include property acquisitions and development-related matters.3 Michael HigginField Seymour Parkes | Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMichael Higgin regularly advises on a variety of work within the property space, including commercial real estate transactions, portfolio management and lease negotiations.3 Robert Lynch
Blake Morgan | Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedRobert Lynch advises clients such as developers, landowners and corporate and industrial occupiers on a broad range of real estate matters. His practice sees him work on landlord and tenant issues as well as property investment and development-related deals.3 Terry FendtSherrards Solicitors | Real Estate2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedTerry Fendt is the head of the Sherrards commercial property team and has considerable experience advising on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions and leases. He has a particular focus on working with clients from the retail sector.
Band 4
4 Chris BrewisCrane & Staples | Head of Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedChris Brewis advises on commercial leases as well as developments for residential and commercial purposes.
4 Gary Dunger
SA Law | Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedGary Dunger co-leads SA Law's real estate practice. He handles a broad range of real estate matters, including site acquisitions for residential developments, and also fields niche expertise in leasehold enfranchisement.4 John DingleBlandy & Blandy | Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedJohn Dingle is praised for his vast expertise in property law. He often advises clients on land acquisitions, leases, and sales and purchases of both freehold and leasehold property.
4 Neil MercerDebenhams Ottaway | Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedNeil always provides clear and understandable information for all matters. He is extremely approachable, which means, as a client, I feel at ease asking any question, no matter how simple or complex.
4 Rebecca Tuffs
Osborne Clarke LLP | Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedRebecca Tuffs garners recognition for her expertise in commercial property transactions. She advises on the acquisition and disposal of investment property as well as on development, including significant regeneration schemes.4 Simon Knott
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Real Estate2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSimon Knott has considerable development expertise, including transactions relating to retail, industrial and mixed-use schemes.
Up and Coming
U Laura GormanPenningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Real Estate2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLaura is a senior associate at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She regularly acts on transactional work involved with housing, commercial and care home developments, overage and land options and promotion agreements.U Lorna Rogers
Dentons | Real Estate2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedLorna Rogers is a counsel in the Dentons real estate group. She works with occupiers and investors on leasings, sales and acquisitions, among other areas.
Star Associates
Emily StockerShoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2025 | Star Associates | 4 Years RankedEmily Stockeris highly adept at acting for clients from a range of sectors and has notable experience advising retail, rail and corporate clients. Her practice includes landlord and tenant matters as well as refinancings, among other matters.
Associates to watch
Emily HalleyB P Collins LLP | Real Estate2025 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedEmily Halley is an associate in the firm's property team. She advises on a wide range of matters including sales, acquisitions and commercial leasing.
Lauren WalkerField Seymour Parkes | Real Estate2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedLauren Walker is a senior associate at Field Seymour Parkes. She has experience in a range of areas including property finance, sales and purchases, commercial lettings and renewable energy projects.- Rachel SalesBlake Morgan | Real Estate2025 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedRachel has demonstrated excellent knowledge, energy and enthusiasm. She has excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, and frequently went the extra mile to resolve problems.