Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : East Midlands
Band 2
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Geldards has a highly regarded practice that advises on all aspects of real estate work. The department acts for regional and national clients across the public and private sectors, including retailers, local authorities, property developers and utilities companies. The group has particular areas of expertise including development and property finance, as well as urban regeneration projects.
Work Highlights
- Geldards advised Damien Walters Limited on the acquisition of a former factory site and its redevelopment as a film studio for £13 million.
Strengths
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"The quality of the work is very high and Geldards reacts quickly and urgently to positions."
"All the teams are professional and prompt to respond and provide high-quality advice and support. There is great depth in the team to deal with all issues."
"Lawyers there are pragmatic, technically able and good to deal with."
"The firm is collectively a group of experienced and knowledgeable individuals."
"The quality of the work is very high and Geldards reacts quickly and urgently to positions."
"All the teams are professional and prompt to respond and provide high-quality advice and support. There is great depth in the team to deal with all issues."
"Lawyers there are pragmatic, technically able and good to deal with."
"The firm is collectively a group of experienced and knowledgeable individuals."
Notable Practitioners
Heather Dixon excels in advising developer clients in the logistics space. She also holds notable experience in commercial leasing and complex real estate finance and M&A.
"Heather Dixon is an expert in her field and provides great comfort and assurance in her handling of all matters for us, ensuring our interests are always taken care of."
"Heather is a very experienced solicitor with considerable energy, focus and expertise."
"She's well-respected with a lot of high-profile clients."
"She's the most dedicated person I've ever come across and her commitment to our project was unreal. She's able to explain things to a non-lawyer very well and understands our risks very well too."
"Heather remained focused and clear regarding my company's interests, guiding me through the complex negotiations and documents."
Graham Banks heads the firm's Derby real estate team and is also managing partner of Geldards' Derby office. He is highlighted for his expert representation of clients in residential developments and complex property financing.
"Graham Banks knows his stuff and is very commercial and deal-oriented. He is especially well-known by residential developers."
Paul Hilsdon draws on his experience to represent public sector clients in complex freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, as well as regeneration projects.
"The depth of his experience and his great level of service have enabled us to deal with potentially difficult issues in our complex project proactively to make things happen. He is excellent!"
"Paul Hilsdon is an excellent lawyer who is very pragmatic."
Ranked Lawyers at
Geldards LLP
East Midlands