Real Estate
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
Email address
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(0113) 283 2500About
Provided by Walker Morris LLP
Our Real Estate Group is a close-knit team of over 40 lawyers who believe in real teamwork.
We have one of the strongest specialist real estate groups in the country and have an enviable reputation for delivering focused legal advice.
Our knowledge of real estate law, built through decades of business cycles, combined with our day-to-day involvement with the market, means we can identify important issues and provide advice of the highest quality.
Our depth of experience ensures we provide you with the expertise you need to achieve your goals.
We represent all of the various parties involved in real estate transactions including: sellers, buyers, developers, investors, partners, lenders, borrowers, landlords and tenants and our clients rank among the top players in the industry.
Chambers Review
Walker Morris offers the full range of property services to clients in several sectors including retail and student accommodation. It also acts on a number of transactions involving residential, mixed-space and office facilities. The team skilfully handles landlord and tenant matters, and regularly acts on development forward funding.
Work Highlights
- Walker Morris assisted Unite Group with a development agreement related to Rushford Court, student accommodation in Durham.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Walker Morris is a very strong team that bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to support a range of transactions, delivering excellent outcomes for their clients."
"The team has an excellent ability to handle and advise on complex and sophisticated matters."
"Walker Morris has a fundamental understanding of key matters, and an commerciality in addressing them effectively to achieve client objectives."
"We choose Walker Morris because of the first-rate service we receive and the extensive skill and knowledge base."
"Walker Morris is a very strong team that bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to support a range of transactions, delivering excellent outcomes for their clients."
"The team has an excellent ability to handle and advise on complex and sophisticated matters."
"Walker Morris has a fundamental understanding of key matters, and an commerciality in addressing them effectively to achieve client objectives."
"We choose Walker Morris because of the first-rate service we receive and the extensive skill and knowledge base."
Notable Practitioners
George Bacon is proficient across a variety of real estate matters, including domestic and cross-border property transactions. He represents developers, retailers and investors in a broad array of matters, including the acquisition and leasing of retail, office and mixed-use premises.
"George is a fantastic lawyer."
Will Cousins is a real estate partner who advises on development and leasing matters. He has strong expertise in the higher education sector, including student accommodation and university-related property matters alongside residential and mixed-space developments.
"Will Cousins offers excellent client service and comprehensive knowledge on property matters."
"It is great working with Will. He delivers over and over again."
"Will is very easy to get along with, pragmatic and very good at taking a commercial mindset towards issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Walker Morris LLP
Yorkshire
Members
Provided by Walker Morris LLP
Adam Reed
Cameron Baloyi Rigby
Jane Weaver
Mark Byrne