Ranking tables
Real Estate | UK
Yorkshire
Rankings overview for Departments
Bevan Brittan LLP 6 Years Ranked
Flint Bishop 8 Years Ranked
Hill Dickinson LLP 2 Years Ranked
Mills & Reeve LLP 4 Years Ranked
Raworths LLP 10 Years Ranked
Tyr 2 Years Ranked- Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP
- Gosschalks
- LCF Law
- Ward Hadaway LLP
Ben Lamb Clarion6 Years Ranked- Claire Wilkinson Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP4 Years Ranked
Dean Jowett Tyr5 Years Ranked
John Flathers Freeths LLP22 Years Ranked
Judy Fawcett Shoosmiths LLP5 Years Ranked
Mark Owen Gowling WLG 12 Years Ranked
Martin Grange Clarion5 Years Ranked
Nigel E Howard DLA Piper UK LLP21 Years Ranked- Richard Daffern Pinsent Masons9 Years Ranked
Simon Meek Shoosmiths LLP8 Years Ranked- Simon Sherwood Mills & Reeve LLP20 Years Ranked
- Stephen Glass Pinsent Masons3 Years Ranked
Susan Samuel DLA Piper UK LLP9 Years Ranked
Tanya Holt CMS3 Years Ranked- Will Cousins Walker Morris LLP5 Years Ranked
- Darren BirkinshawSchofield Sweeney
- Anna Heaton Addleshaw Goddard LLP3 Years Ranked
- David Chan Squire Patton Boggs4 Years Ranked
- Ian Smith Addleshaw Goddard LLP6 Years Ranked
- James Speed Shoosmiths LLP4 Years Ranked
John Kiff Gateley Legal4 Years Ranked
Lyndon Campbell Bevan Brittan LLP4 Years Ranked- Peter Mason Addleshaw Goddard LLP5 Years Ranked
Phil Gregory Shoosmiths LLP7 Years Ranked
Richard Outhwaite Hill Dickinson LLP6 Years Ranked- Joanne FearnleyGordons LLP
Alasdair Inglis Wrigleys Solicitors LLP5 Years Ranked- Barbara Rollin Gateley Legal6 Years Ranked
Charlotte Tanikal Eversheds Sutherland2 Years Ranked- Clare Hartley DAC Beachcroft LLP2 Years Ranked
- James Long Pinsent Masons1 Years Ranked
Liz Banks Freeths LLP2 Years Ranked
Sarah Temple Tyr1 Years Ranked
Simon Harris Eversheds Sutherland1 Years Ranked- Steve Nixon Walker Morris LLP1 Years Ranked
- Manjit VirdeeSchofield Sweeney
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Addleshaw Goddard LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedAddleshaw 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.
1 Pinsent MasonsReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedPinsent 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.
1 Walker Morris LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedWalker 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.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper UK LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedDLA 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.
2 Shoosmiths LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedShoosmiths is recognised for its solid 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.
2 Squire Patton BoggsReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSquire 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.
Band 3
3 ClarionReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedClarion 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.
3 CMSReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedCMS boasts a well-established real estate group with a history of advising blue-chip clients on portfolio management across the country. It is noted for strength pertaining to the retail sector, while also acting on a range of other investment and development matters, particularly for pension funds and overseas investors.
3 Eversheds SutherlandReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland has a respected real estate team with a strong client base in the retail sector. The firm demonstrates a wealth of experience in investment work, with a significant practice advising clients on leasebacks. It frequently advises on the acquisition and sale of industrial and distribution premises.
Band 4
4 DAC Beachcroft LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedDAC Beachcroft has a respected practice that has broad expertise in commercial and retail property transactions, as well as asset management. The team is adept at handling matters relating to telecommunications infrastructure and healthcare developments. It is also experienced in landlord and tenant work.
4 Freeths LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedFreeths 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.
4 Gateley LegalReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedGateley 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.
4 Gowling WLGReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedGowling WLG offers clients particular experience representing national house builders in the development of residential and mixed-use schemes. The team assists with the purchase of sites, as well as advising sellers on the promotion of development land.
4 Irwin MitchellReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedIrwin 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.
4 Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedWomble Bond Dickinson offers broad property expertise including landlord and tenant matters and residential developments. The team regularly works with public sector bodies on urban regeneration projects and affordable housing. It can also handle investment transactions and portfolio management.
Band 5
5 Bevan Brittan LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedBevan 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.
5 Flint BishopReal Estate2026 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedFlint Bishop advises investors and developers on real estate transactions from its offices in Leeds, Sheffield and York. The firm handles a range of asset classes including commercial, residential and industrial properties. Its further expertise includes landed estates, agricultural land and ecclesiastical law.
5 Hill Dickinson LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedHill Dickinson advises clients on a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development projects. It specialises in sectors such as healthcare, energy and retail, assisting developers, investors and landlords.
5 Mills & Reeve LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedMills & 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 notable expertise in real estate investment issues. Clients also include charitable trusts, educational institutes and asset managers.
5 Raworths LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 5 | 10 Years RankedRaworths 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.5 TyrReal Estate2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedTyr's real estate practice handles a wide range of commercial property matters, including property transactions, development projects, and landlord and tenant issues. The firm supports a diverse clientele, including developers, landowners and investors, and also assists with strategic property investments and commercial developments across various sectors.