Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : West Midlands
Band 1
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Gowling WLG has an outstanding real estate practice offering a full range of services for an impressive roster of well-known clients, including property companies, retailers and institutional investors. It is particularly well-regarded for its expertise in development and investment matters. Has specific expertise in industrial and retail property, as well as residential and office development. The firm also advises both landlords and corporate occupiers on complex leasing transactions.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG advised Harbert the sale of Trafford Park - 16 sites with over 250 tenants - for £480 million to Blackstone and St. Modwen.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Gowling team is in the market and is very aware of the strengths and weaknesses of its position when negotiating on our behalf."
"Their advice is always good and they keep us up to speed on topical matters in the legal industry."
"We're very impressed with the depth of knowledge and skills available to cover a wide range of potential problems. We're confident Gowling has considered every aspect of each transaction too."
"The team is excellent, providing clear, concise and commercial advice."
"There's very good depth in the team from partner to junior level. They're always on hand to communicate and agree response timelines too."
"The Gowling team is in the market and is very aware of the strengths and weaknesses of its position when negotiating on our behalf."
"Their advice is always good and they keep us up to speed on topical matters in the legal industry."
"We're very impressed with the depth of knowledge and skills available to cover a wide range of potential problems. We're confident Gowling has considered every aspect of each transaction too."
"The team is excellent, providing clear, concise and commercial advice."
"There's very good depth in the team from partner to junior level. They're always on hand to communicate and agree response timelines too."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Bate has key experience in residential development matters, including strategic land assembly, and represents a number of leading house builders.
"He's a highly respected residential development lawyer."
Duncan Murphy advises on a range of development transactions, often in relation to large-scale residential and complex land deals. His clients include landowners as well as house builders.
"He has a brilliant working style."
"He is a good team leader."
"He's a good residential development lawyer."
"Duncan Murphy will always go above and beyond to get a matter over the line. His client service is very good."
Daniel Leather holds special expertise in complex development acquisitions and promotion agreements.
"Daniel Leather is able to understand the commercial drivers to any deal along with his ability to explain issues where needed."
"He's approachable, easy to get hold of and gives sound commercial advice."
"He's reliable with vast knowledge."
Mike Trainer has good experience in the commercial real estate sector, acting for clients on major development projects. He has particular strength in matters concerning industrial and retail property.
"He knows his stuff."
Julia McNaught is highlighted for expertise in advising house builders on acquiring and developing land for housing.
"She's a good practitioner."
Michael Twining acts for an impressive client list of private equity groups. He has particular experience with logistics and student accommodation.
"Commercially, Michael is very aware and always very keen to look at creative avenues to enable and unlock opportunities."
"Mike is a longstanding and trusted advisor of ours who we can rely on to deliver a consistently excellent level of service."
"He's hard-working, intelligent, capable, tenacious and an incredibly useful lawyer to have on your side. He's been around the block and simply gets things done."
"He brings great transaction and market experience and cuts through the legal necessities to reach commercial outcomes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
West Midlands