Real Estate: £10 million and above

DAC Beachcroft offers strong residential development and commercial lettings capabilities, and is particularly adept at handling asset management matters in the retail sector. The Manchester-based team is also equipped to advise on real estate matters for healthcare and education clients. It acts for both private organisations and public sector groups, including a number of local authorities, and also represents investment funds in real estate mandates.

"DAC Beachcroft provides strong advice, a dedicated service and is always prepared to go the extra mile to satisfy its clients. Its lawyers are commercial in their management of schemes."

"DAC Beachcroft provides an excellent quality of service. Its lawyers are trustworthy, responsive and available."

"The team at DAC Beachcroft is professional, well informed and provides sensible commercial solutions to complex matters."

"DAC Beachcroft is able to advise both in-house lawyers and clients on complex matters in a professional and sensitive manner, while retaining sight of the big picture and ultimate outcome required."

"The responses of the team at DAC Beachcroft are excellent. Our queries are dealt with immediately, and when a member of the team is away, they ensure their work is picked up by a colleague."

DAC Beachcroft advised Burnley Borough Council on its development and letting of Pioneer Place Burnley.

Alison Key is head of the DAC Beachcroft commercial real estate team in Manchester. She regularly assists clients with commercial leasing and property acquisitions, particularly in the retail sector. "Alison is invested in getting the best outcomes for us but isn't shy of challenging us. She gives us the right guidance when we're taking a wrong path." "Alison is very personable, experienced and provides a commercial perspective. She is responsive and fair. She thinks in an agile way, which is essential for problem-solving and strategic advice." "Alison is very commercial in her approach and advises us on all aspects of complex matters." "It really does feel like Alison is an extension of our in-house legal function. She is always available and attentive, with a real can-do attitude, and is happy to answer ad hoc queries when required." "Alison is incredibly creative and willing to think outside the box to help us achieve our commercial objectives, often in situations that require navigating complex issues within tight timeframes."