With expertise spanning property pension fund transactions, commercial development projects, and high-profile investments, the Birketts LLP team remains a firm of choice for an array of clients; primarily based in Ipswich, the group acts for a range of local authorities, investors, and national companies. Stuart Raven is well-placed to handle work involving retail, roadside, and leisure developments. Co-leads of the group are national practice head Grace Kerr, and Ipswich-based Oliver Crichton, who handles a range of property pension mandates. Martin Bogie is another key name, noted for his cross-border transactional capabilities, while Vicki Chilton has a utilities work specialism. Chris Schwer is also noteworthy.

Headed by Magnus McManus in Cambridge, Ashtons Legal‘s offering across East Anglia has a workload which includes portfolio management, property development, and wider corporate support. The group is particularly noted for its work in property development, wherein it advises house builders, landowners, and promoters. In Bury St Edmunds, Ian Hylton specialises in acting for tenants and owner-occupiers, while Rebecca Gatens in Ipswich brings expertise in agriculture and is well-placed to manage a range of development transactions. Charlotte Vallins left the team in December 2025.

With particular strengths in the retail, leisure, and agricultural sectors, Buckles Law‘s team is based in Peterborough. Practice head Michael Rabbett has notable expertise acting for developers in site acquisitions. Key practitioner Colleen Gostick specialises in retail and industrial development matters, while large occupier clients find Chris Mundell to be a key contact. James Munn is a notable contact for commercial property financing cases.

Based in Bury St Edmunds, the team at Greene & Greene works on large projects in Norfolk, Suffolk, London, and the South East. Tim Mendes da Costa heads the group and is well-placed to handle the full gamut of commercial property matters. Hugo Greer-Walker is experienced in finance and occupier work. For financing and tenant issues, Julia Cardy is a key name, while Sally Whatley-Brown is a notable name for agricultural clients and corporate organisations.

Primarily acting from Martlesham Heath, Barker Gotelee‘s team specialises in development, landlord and tenant matters, and sales and purchases of commercial property. Heading the group is Christopher Green, who is noted for his work in development land matters. Catherine Abbott brings expertise in agricultural property, which is further strengthened by Sam Read, who specialises in agricultural work and commercial property cases. Leisure sector specialist Emma Cracknell is also a key name.

With a significant presence in Suffolk, the team at Ellisons advises a diverse clientele, including local authorities, corporate investors, and landlords. Team head Ellen Petersen-Clark splits her time between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, and is well-placed to handle business park leases and secured finance matters. In Bury St Edmunds, Susan Ryan frequently handles landlord and tenant matters, whilst in Ipswich, Bethan Williams specialises in development work, as well as in estate set-ups and plot sales.

Prettys Solicitors LLP‘s Ipswich-based team has expertise in the haulage, distribution, and intermodal sectors, where they act for a range of national companies, land-owners, and boutique developers. Beyond this, the group provides support to teams in the wider firm, handling property matters for wider corporate transactions. Rebecca Cleal heads up the practice and is noted for her handling of both strategic infrastructure projects within the logistics sector, and site acquisitions.

Working across Suffolk, Nino Piccoli heads Atkins Dellow LLP‘s team, which advises a broad spectrum of clients, including investors, developers, and owner-occupiers. Piccoli frequently assists both landlords and tenants with a diverse array of matters. In Bury St Edmunds, Tricia Sandry has a background in residential conveyancing and has experience liaising with lenders. Simon Burnip splits his time between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury and is another name to note.

With reach across Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, the team at Fraser Dawbarns is adept at handling sales, refinancing matters, and developments. Sarah Johnson in King’s Lynn is a notable member of the team, with particular experience assisting local developers. At the same office, Sophie King is well-placed to advise on a broad array of lease issues and purchase mandates. Jenny Ball heads the group from Wisbech.

With particular expertise assisting landed estates, institutional leaders, and not-for-profits, the team at Hunt & Coombs LLP is primarily based in Peterborough, with reach in Northamptonshire and Rutland. John Scott heads the practice and has experience advising on commercial leases and on the acquisitions of development sites. David Marsh frequently handles a range of transactional and development matters within the sector. Olivia Chalmers left the group in January 2026.