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Browne Jacobson has an outstanding real estate practice with significant development expertise and a strong track record acting on sizeable acquisitions and disposals. The team acts for a broad range of clients and is particularly adept at handling occupier-led matters in the retail, health, education and public sectors.
Work Highlights
- Browne Jacobson acted for Feelunique, trading as Sephora, in the rollout of its store portfolio in England including at both Westfield shopping centres in London.
Strengths
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"Everything that Browne Jacobson approaches is done with professionalism and a strong ability. I am yet to find an issue that the team cannot help me with."
"The team feels like an extension to ours, providing an excellent service and responses to any matters that arise."
"They are very good at understanding and advising on complex legal matters but presenting their advice in a clear and concise manner, making it an invaluable tool in our decision-making processes."
"I like the way they flag risks but hone in on those that are going to be the most problematic for you as a business and recognise and alert you to the commercial options."
"Everything that Browne Jacobson approaches is done with professionalism and a strong ability. I am yet to find an issue that the team cannot help me with."
"The team feels like an extension to ours, providing an excellent service and responses to any matters that arise."
"They are very good at understanding and advising on complex legal matters but presenting their advice in a clear and concise manner, making it an invaluable tool in our decision-making processes."
"I like the way they flag risks but hone in on those that are going to be the most problematic for you as a business and recognise and alert you to the commercial options."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Sully has a strong reputation in the Midlands real estate market. He has experience advising both public and private sector clients on complex projects including major regeneration and mixed-use schemes.
"Barry Sully is commercially sharp and a safe pair of hands."
"He has the ability to explain complex matters in a simple and concise manner and in layman's terms."
"He's always good to deal with. Barry is collaborative, pragmatic and wants to get the deal done for respective clients."
"He's a brilliant practitioner and all his clients love him."
Sarah Parkinsonis an experienced commercial property lawyer and head of the national real estate team at Browne Jacobson. She has key expertise in retail and property development as well as handling a wide range of other transactional matters.
"Sarah is very experienced and detail-oriented, but still commercial and pragmatic. She is down-to-earth and a pleasure to work with."
"She is a hugely experienced and very impressive lawyer with an extremely pleasant and approachable manner. I cannot commend and recommend her highly enough."
"Sarah Parkinson is an absolute quality player. She is a wonderful lawyer."
Roland Gray offers experienced advice on development matters and landlord and tenant issues. His clients include corporate groups in the retail and leisure sectors as well as house builders and development companies.
"He understands the sector well."
Rebecca Toates is highlighted for her expertise in complex property development projects. She is particularly adept in mixed-use and residential regeneration schemes.
"Rebecca Toates fights for the cause."
"She is good to deal with."
Claire Burns expertly represents clients in the retail and logistics sectors in various matters including acquisitions and disposals.
"Claire Burns is rock solid and a really safe pair of hands."
"Claire is good to deal with and technically good."
"I like Claire; she's very good and very efficient. She pushes things when needed to have things done in time for her clients."
Suki Tonks is a partner based in Browne Jacobson's Nottingham office. With notable expertise in the retail and leisure sectors, she is well=equipped to assist property investors and developers with acquisitions and disposals.
"I like working with Suki Tonks, she is very responsive."
"Suki takes a genuine interest in what the client does which helps move matters along. She is a pragmatic thinker who acts, not pontificates."
"She's made an effort to get to know us as a client so understands the business. She's very responsive as well."
"Suki is detail-focussed and is an expert in her field."