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- David Marsden VWV19 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
Steve Wiltshire Shoosmiths LLP11 Years Ranked
William Nassau-Lake Boyes Turner13 Years Ranked- Philip MarshKnights plc
Band 3
Bonnie Twiggs Crane & Staples2 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- Vivien Rimmer IBB Law13 Years Ranked
- Julia FergusonMoorcrofts LLP
- Rosie GibbKnights plc
- Stephen KayEMW Law LLP
- Stephen Strattonplainlaw llp
Band 4
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Dean Bickford
Field Seymour Parkes | Real Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 | Real Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 | Real Estate2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAlison Taylor leads the BP Collins property team. She enjoys a strong reputation for her work with clients in the environmental, retail and leisure sectors.2 David Marsden
VWV | Real Estate2024 | Band 2 | 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.2 Derek Ching
Boyes Turner | Real Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Steve WiltshireShoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSteve Wiltshire, based in Milton Keynes, leads the firm's real estate department. He is noted for his substantial experience in commercial property matters, and he is well regarded for advising on mixed-use developments.2 William Nassau-LakeBoyes Turner | Real Estate2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedWilliam Nassau-Lake leads the Boyes Turner development team. He is best known for working with developers and house builders on residential and commercial development schemes.
Band 3
3 Bonnie Twiggs
Crane & Staples | Head of Real Estate2024 | 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.Key sectorsProperty, Construction and Infrastructure3 Gemma Coles
IBB Law | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGemma Coles is a partner in the firm's real estate team and has notable transactional experience. She is highly adept at handling leases, acquisitions and sales.3 Maria MowberryB P Collins LLP | Real Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | 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.3 Vivien RimmerIBB Law | Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedVivien Rimmer remains well regarded for her experience in residential development and regeneration projects, with particular expertise in complex acquisitions and sales.
Band 4
4 Chris BrewisCrane & Staples | Head of Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked"Chris was an incredible, calming support throughout. He was not afraid to tell you when something did not seem right but also reassuring when we had concerns. We could not have asked for more."Key sectorsProperty, Construction and Infrastructure
4 Gary Dunger
SA Law | Real Estate2024 | 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 Neil MercerDebenhams Ottaway | Real Estate2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedNeil Mercer chiefly advises clients on development matters and has notable experience representing ecclesiastical organisations.4 Rebecca Tuffs
Osborne Clarke LLP | Real Estate2024 | 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 Estate2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSimon Knott has considerable development expertise, including transactions relating to retail, industrial and mixed-use schemes.
Up and Coming
U Kirsty ChalkleyShoosmiths LLP | Real Estate2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedKirsty Chalkley advises developers and corporate clients on an array of transactions, with notable experience in the retirement living sector.
Associates to watch
Emily HalleyB P Collins LLP | Real Estate2024 | 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.- Gemma SmithBlandy & Blandy | Real Estate2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years RankedGemma Smith is a senior associate in Blandy & Blandy's commercial real estate department. Her practice spans landlord and tenant mandates, disposals and portfolio management.
- Lorna Rogers
Dentons | Real Estate2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedLorna Rogers is a senior associate in the Dentons real estate group. She works with occupiers and investors on leasings, sales and acquisitions, among other areas. - Rachel SalesBlake Morgan | Real Estate2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedRachel Sales is a senior associate who is noted for her experience advising education and charity sector clients on real estate matters.