Real Estate - North East
What the Team is Known For
Sintons has a comprehensive Newcastle-based real estate practice with an impressive client roster consisting of public sector clients, landowners and developers. The firm is recognised for its experience in acquisitions and disposals involving residential, retail and healthcare properties. It additionally acts for tenants and landlords on lease agreements. The team is also noted for its handling of agricultural property matters.
Strengths
"The firm adopts a commercial and pragmatic approach."
"The team has strength and depth to handle complex transactions, and also has experience in a range of such transactions."
Work Highlights
Sintons acted for Cussins in the purchase of a site for residential development comprising 48 dwellings, including 12 affordable homes.
Notable Practitioners
Mark Dobbin is an experienced property lawyer who is head of the real estate department at Sintons. He advises house builders and developers on the sale and acquisition of real estate, as well as acting for landlords on leasing agreements. "Mark Dobbin is technically very strong."
Paul Liddle has great depth of experience in the real estate sector and often assists clients with lease negotiations. He also advises on the acquisition of properties and development sites. "Paul is technically very good and committed."
Tom Wills is head of the agriculture and estates department at Sintons. He is well known for his ability to act for landowners and developers on complex transactions. "Tom is a pleasure to deal with in transactions."