Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
Contact number
(0113) 244 5000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons' sizeable group advises on the full range of property-related matters, ranging from investment transactions on behalf of national and international clients, to development work for regional developers. The team has a particular focus on the residential sector, with additional strength in PRS and student accommodation work. It is frequently sought after by universities and local authorities.
Work Highlights
- Pinsent Masons assisted Unipol Student Homes with its lease agreement for the redevelopment of Carlton Hills, student accommodation in Leeds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Pinsent Masons team has complete expertise in the area and thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the market."
"The team's service is always of the highest level of quality. We always receive timely advice and solicitors are on hand to meet the pressing deadlines of our day-to-day business."
"Pinsent Masons have a well-rounded real estate team who are quick to respond and personable."
"The Pinsent Masons team has complete expertise in the area and thorough, up-to-date knowledge of the market."
"The team's service is always of the highest level of quality. We always receive timely advice and solicitors are on hand to meet the pressing deadlines of our day-to-day business."
"Pinsent Masons have a well-rounded real estate team who are quick to respond and personable."
Notable Practitioners
Victoria Goddard is head of the firm's international universities team. She is lauded for her vast experience advising on real estate matters for higher education clients. She frequently assists with due diligence and procurement aspects of student accommodation, research and health facility developments.
"Victoria Goddard is great. She's very straightforward, realistic and happy to push her clients to make sure the right things happen."
"She is a very good communicator and is good at getting deals done in short time scales."
Richard Daffern is a partner in the firm's Leeds office, where he advises clients on the acquisition, development and leasing of commercial property. He often handles property transactions in the retail, hospitality and student accommodation sectors, including portfolio transactions.
"Ricahrd is an excellent real estate lawyer."
Stephen Glass is recognised for his work on real estate and development work, including funding.
"Stephen is always on hand to provide advice and he is able to work to tight deadlines."