Real Estate | UK

Addleshaw Goddard's distinguished team covers a broad spectrum of commercial real estate transactions. The firm is adept at handling development schemes including co-living projects as well as high-value sales and purchases for investors. The practice's substantial blue-chip client base includes retail and energy companies. It is also noted for its experience in major transportation projects while also possessing significant expertise in the hospitality sector, assisting with acquisitions, dispositions and portfolio management.

Pinsent Masons' sizeable group advises on the full range of property-related matters, ranging from investment transactions on behalf of national and international clients, to development work for regional developers. The team has a particular focus on the residential sector, with additional strength in PRS and student accommodation work. It is frequently sought after by universities and local authorities.

Walker Morris offers the full range of property services to clients in several sectors including retail and student accommodation. It also acts on a number of transactions involving residential, mixed-space and office facilities. The team skilfully handles landlord and tenant matters, and regularly acts on development forward funding.

DLA Piper has a notable practice with international capabilities and a strong track record of handling high-value property transactions. Its areas of expertise include portfolio disposals and acquisitions in the retail and health sectors, asset management and urban regeneration matters. The team is engaged in a number of development projects across the country. It is recognised for its experience working with clients from a range of different industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, hospitality and energy.

Squire Patton Boggs regularly advises on hospitality and leisure developments, as well as transactions involving residential, office and mixed-use schemes. The practice represents investors and public sector clients in relation to property acquisitions and portfolio reorganisations. The team's other areas of strength include property finance and leasing work in the retail sector. It also has a substantial corporate occupiers practice.

Clarion covers a wide range of real estate matters, regularly advising on property development and finance transactions. The firm is noted for its experience in the retail and care home markets. It is particularly adept at assisting with the acquisition and sale of property for the development of residential properties.

Gateley Legal houses a respected team noted for its representation of house builders in residential development matters, including strategic land acquisitions. The firm assists both landowners and developers in mixed-use development schemes. It is also recognised for its aptitude in real estate finance.

Shoosmiths is recognised for its growing presence in the Yorkshire real estate market. The firm regularly advises on the acquisition, development and investment funding of commercial and residential properties. The team is particularly adept at assisting clients with real estate elements of transactions involving mixed-use developments, student accommodation and motorway service areas.

Freeths is particularly noted for its significant experience in logistics and retail sector property transactions. The firm frequently assists with commercial lease negotiations, as well as portfolio management, financing and acquisitions. Noteworthy clients include developers and national retailers.

Gowling WLG opened its Leeds office in late 2022 but made an immediate impact by hiring several well-known practitioners, including Mark Owen. Its new team has experience across a range of commercial real estate.

Irwin Mitchell has a comprehensive real estate practice that focuses especially on property acquisitions and sales, as well as regeneration projects. The team is equipped to handle a broad range of investment and commercial portfolio transactions. Other areas of strength include PRS and student accommodation schemes.

Bevan Brittan possesses expertise across a range of real estate matters, from lease negotiation and variations to residential and commercial property acquisitions and sales. The firm also acts on site developments and financing as well as assisting with portfolio management issues. Its clients include commercial developers and landowners as well as public and local authorities.

Mills & Reeve has a notable practice advising developers on real estate matters including mixed-use pre-lets, leasehold acquisitions and residential development. The firm also has a notable expertise in real estate investment issues. Clients also include charitable trusts, educational institutes and asset managers.

Raworths covers a broad range of real estate matters, including investment purchases, property financing transactions and commercial landlord and tenant work. The firm advises private sector clients on a wide range of commercial and residential development schemes. It acts for a varied client base, including landowners and developers as well as hospitality and leisure business owners.

Ward Hadaway's well-reputed property team covers a broad spectrum of real estate transactions. The firm frequently represents developers, house builders, local authorities and charities in property development and portfolio management issues. The team is also adept at advising clients on leasehold structures. It possesses additional expertise in property financing transactions, acting for national banks.