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Real Estate | UK

East Midlands

This section covers all aspects of non-contentious real estate work relating to both commercial and residential property, including investment transactions, development, corporate structuring, acquisitions, portfolio management, and landlord and tenant matters. We consider work done on behalf of institutional landlords, property companies, developers and commercial tenants, as well as private landlords and tenants.

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Band 1

  1. Browne Jacobson LLP
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    Browne Jacobson LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    Browne Jacobson has an outstanding real estate practice with significant development expertise and a strong track record acting on sizeable acquisitions and disposals. The team acts for a broad range of clients and is particularly adept at handling occupier-led matters in the retail, health, education and public sectors.
  2. Freeths LLP
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    Freeths LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    Freeths has an impressive full-service property offering with an enviable regional presence. It acts for both public and private sector clients on matters ranging from commercial development and healthcare property to real estate finance. The team shows additional strength handling projects in the transport and logistics sectors, including warehousing and distribution facilities. The group is also accomplished in the education and residential care sectors.
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Gateley Legal
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Gateley's property team is trusted by a variety of clients, including developers, local authorities, investors and occupiers. It is regularly called upon for its expertise in real estate finance and is also noted for handling substantial acquisitions of student accommodation and retail and industrial developments. The group also shows substantial skill in complex leasing matters.
  2. Geldards LLP
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    Geldards LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Shoosmiths has a wide-ranging client base, including corporate groups, property investors and developers. It demonstrates strong credentials in real estate portfolio matters, complex joint ventures and acquisitions and disposals. The team also has a strong presence in the logistics sector, advising on the acquisition, disposal and redevelopment of key industrial sites. Lawyers show further expertise in real estate financing matters.
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Band 3

  1. gunnercooke
    3
    gunnercooke
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    gunnercooke has a number of real estate specialists in the East Midlands. Those lawyers are known for their work on strategic, residential and retail development, as well as their extensive experience in student accommodation social housing developments. They also have expertise in lease and real estate financing matters.
  2. Shakespeare Martineau
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    Shakespeare Martineau
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Shakespeare Martineau has a notable real estate team that advises clients on an array of property matters spanning commercial and residential development. Clients include banks, national house builders, energy companies and well-known retail occupiers. The team handles substantial city centre developments, including urban regeneration schemes and student accommodation projects, while also possessing significant expertise in the healthcare and senior living sectors.
  3. BHW Solicitors
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Howes Percival LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Wilkin Chapman LLP
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 3