Real Estate | UK

Dean Bickford is a senior member 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.

Marcus 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 across logistics and warehouse assets, as well as property portfolio financing.

Alison Taylor leads the B P Collins property team. She enjoys a strong reputation for her work with clients in the environmental, retail and leisure sectors.

James 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 and residential development.

Jonathan Foy handles a variety of commercial property matters, including leasing work, sales and acquisitions, and secured lending. He has experience with office, leisure and retail assets, as well as development financing projects.

Derek Ching has a development-focused practice and is known for his work for both landowners and developers on commercial, educational and residential projects.

Gary 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 and property disposal.

Joe Kwok routinely advises major financial institutions and hospitality companies on secured property lending, real estate financing and leasing matters.

John 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.

Laura Gorman is a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She regularly acts on major development projects across residential, commercial and logistics assets. Gorman is also proficient in supporting corporate transactions with large real estate portfolios and handling complex lease work.

Lucy Bradban displays impressive expertise across real estate financing matters, including high-value lending deals and corporate purchases.

Manish Patel is highly praised by clients for his capabilities in handling transactional and development projects across agricultural, commercial and leisure assets. He offers further support on property portfolio financing mandates.

Lorna Rogers is a counsel in the Dentons real estate group. She works with occupiers and investors on leasings, sales and acquisitions, among other areas.

Emily Stocker is 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.

Lauren Ainsley is a senior associate at Boyes Turner who regularly advises on acquisitions, property redevelopments, and infrastructure and planning agreements.

Lauren Walker is a senior associate at Field Seymour Parkes. She has experience in a range of areas including property finance, sales and purchases, and commercial lettings.

Saira Parveen is a senior associate at SA Law who regularly acts for financial institutions and pension funds with real estate financing and complex lease work. She also supports on matters regarding commercial property acquisitions.