Real Estate: £10 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
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Law firm specialised in Real Estate - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
The real estate team at CMS has excellent development and investment credentials, and frequently acts on substantial regeneration projects. It handles a number of high-profile transactions across an array of industries, including logistics, hospitality and leisure. The firm represents a diverse client list, including major developers and investors, and has further expertise in transactions involving residential developments, such as student accommodation. The team operates from offices in both Manchester and Liverpool.
Work Highlights
- CMS acted for Anningtonon its sale of a portfolio of 558 residential properties over 18 sitesto Citra Living Limited for £143 million.
Strengths
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"The lawyers at CMS are very commercial and client-focused."
"CMS offers excellent quality of service. We are very happy with them and would use them again."
"The core team at CMS is excellent in responding and actioning matters. Time-critical transactions are always efficiently serviced."
"The team at CMS is highly skilled and offers a very good service. Matters are always dealt with promptly."
"The lawyers at CMS are very commercial and client-focused."
"CMS offers excellent quality of service. We are very happy with them and would use them again."
"The core team at CMS is excellent in responding and actioning matters. Time-critical transactions are always efficiently serviced."
"The team at CMS is highly skilled and offers a very good service. Matters are always dealt with promptly."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Haywood is head of real estate across the northern offices of CMS. He regularly assists developers with significant regeneration projects, while also advising on noteworthy investment portfolio transactions.
"Mark Haywood is a top lawyer."
"Mark brings a great deal of knowledge about the local market and a very calm head to difficult transactions."
"He has the ability to drive a transaction. He has knowledge and expertise and turns things around quickly to assist in complex deals. He makes sure his clients are adequately protected."
Michael Buchanan is well respected for his expertise in advising major commercial developers, institutional investors and public-sector clients on significant development projects.
Nathan Jansen frequently assists financial sector clients with real estate transactions and development projects. He also advises property companies on portfolio management, particularly in the healthcare sector.
"Nathan is commercial, sensible, highly responsive and pragmatic."
"Nathan Jansen is a top-class adviser you can rely on to give timely, accurate and professional advice. His ability to understand his clients' needs is exemplary."
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nathan to anyone, whether it was for a large and complex transaction or a smaller and quicker deal."
Abby Dry is a well-regarded real estate lawyer and heads the Liverpool office of CMS. She regularly assists clients with property sales of mixed-use sites.
Tanya Francis is experienced in advising her clients on commercial real estate transactions and has a particular specialism in development and regeneration schemes.
"Tanya Francis is an excellent development lawyer who is proactive and solution-oriented."
"Tanya Francis is a very capable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
North West
