Robert Pyke and Cara Keen co-head HCR Law‘s new Norwich office, having arrived in October and August 2025, respectively. Further key late 2025 hires include those of Lauren Ward, Lauren Coleman, and Harriet Chaplin.
Commercial property: Norwich in East Anglia
HCR Law
Responsables de la pratique:
Cara Keen; Robert Pyke
Autres avocats clés:
Lauren Ward; Lauren Coleman; Harriet Chaplin
Principaux clients
Garrett Commercial Est2025 LTD
National Fire Ltd
Strand Development Limited
TMO Traffic Highways Limited
Septic Tank Solutions Limited
Norfolk Homes Limited
EV Commercial Estates Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Strand Development Limited on the acquisition of its 24 plot development site in Norfolk and subsequently setting the site up for sales, including necessary utility deeds of easement.
- Advising our investor-landlord client, Garrett Commercial EST2025 LTD, on the acquisition of a joinery warehouse on an established industrial estate northwest of Norwich city centre.
- Advising TMO Traffic Highways Limited in relation to taking a lease for their new head office in Long Stratton to support their growing team.
Birketts LLP
With capabilities handling the full spectrum of commercial property matters, including real estate financing, development, and portfolio management, the team at Birketts LLP in Norwich continues to act for international investment funds, construction companies, and national high-street lenders. Melissa Loucas is highly regarded for her work in complex real estate acquisitions and disposals and heads the practice alongside Chris Hoxley, who is frequently engaged by regional SME house-builder clients. For landlord and tenant matters, Andrew Ridout is a key name; Cameron Barlow is a real estate investment specialist; and Nicola Curle is a commercial development expert.
Responsables de la pratique:
Melissa Loucas; Chris Hoxley
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Ridout; Cameron Barlow; Nicola Curle
Principaux clients
Interbay
LendInvest
Colcap Financial UK Limited trading as Molo
Lendco
Precise Bridging
John Innes Centre
Holkham Estate
The Cotswold Company (UK) Limited
Denbury Homes Limited
Norfolk Homes Limited
Norfolk Land Limited
Beauly Homes Limited
Beauly Land Limited
Rose Builders Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Denbury Homes Limited on several site acquisitions, by unconditional purchase and option agreements, throughout East Anglia.
- Advised Norfolk Homes Limited on two site acquisitions in and around Norwich and its sister company, Norfolk Land Limited, in connection with its ongoing promotion (and sale) of land at Long Stratton, Norfolk, with planning consent for 1230 new homes.
Howes Percival LLP
Howes Percival LLP‘s Norwich office has noteworthy experience in assisting clients with investments, commercial development matters, and strategic land transactions. Development project specialist Christopher Cubitt is regarded for his work with notable national clients and heads up the practice alongside occupier and investment specialist Joanna Nicholls, who is also well-versed in acquisitions and disposals. Tessa Haskey has experience advising institutional and finance-sector clients. For development projects, James Henderson is a key name, while Will Bond assists landowners and promoters on both residential and commercial developments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christopher Cubitt; Joanna Nicholls
Autres avocats clés:
Tessa Haskey; James Henderson; Will Bond
Principaux clients
Persimmon Homes Limited
Hughes Electrical Limited
HSBC Asset Finance (UK) Ltd
Triratna Sarana
Future Biogas Limited
RQ Capital Ltd
Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association
Richardsons Leisure Limited
Lothbury Property Trust
Norse Group
Norwich University of the Arts
International Aviation Academy – Norwich
North Hertfordshire College
South Norfolk Council
Broadland District Council
Braintree District Council
Handelsbanken Plc
Bank of Scotland Plc
National Westminster Bank Plc
Santander UK Plc
Abel Homes Limited
Bennett Plc
Big Sky Developments Limited
Norfolk Homes Limited
Crocus Homes Limited
Lovell Partnerships Ltd
Flagship Housing Developments Limited
Axis Land Partnerships Limited
Pigeon Capital Management / Holdings
Esco Developments Ltd
Building Partnerships Limited
Ben Burgess Holdings Ltd
Anglia Maltings Holdings Limited
Peter Colby Commercial Limited
East of England Co-operative Society Limited
Anglia Restaurants Limited
Norfolk Broads Direct Limited
Craft Leisure Limited
Anglia Leisure Limited
Greene King Limited
Abacus Hotels Limited
Norse Care
Bidwells LLP
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Abel Homes Limited as a member of a consortium of three developers purchasing a residential development site for 1,500 new homes in Taverham, Norfolk.
- Advised Craft Leisure Limited on the sale of Norfolk Broads Holdings Limited (“NBHL”), the parent company of Norfolk Broads Direct (“Norfolk Broads Direct”) and Broads Tours to Broads Ventures Limited (“BVL”).
Mills & Reeve LLP
With expertise in handling real estate finance, development, and owners and occupiers issues, Mills & Reeve LLP‘s Norwich group is experienced in assisting local, national, and international clients. Team co-lead Carina Davis has expertise in joint venture and landowner consortium agreements, while fellow co-head Caroline Dean is well-versed in charity and corporate property work. David Siddall is another key contact within the group, with a focus on corporate and procurement projects, while Callum Ross harnesses significant expertise in energy project cases. Anna Aldous and Zoe Cooke both assist with significant developments, and Lisa-Marie Kennedy has a property portfolio management specialism.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carina Davis; Caroline Dean
Autres avocats clés:
David Siddall; Callum Ross; Anna Aldous; Zoe Cooke; Lisa-Marie Kennedy
Principaux clients
Breck Farm Trustees
CEMEX UK Operations Limited
Central Trust
City College Norwich
Clifford Estate Company Limited
Colman Family Trust
Countrywide Legal Indemnities Limited
Diocese of East Anglia
East Anglian Air Ambulance
Easton College
Fitzmaurice Holdings Limited
Flagship Group
Holden & Holden
J Alston & Sons
Jarrold & Sons
John Innes Centre
John Innes Foundation
Kilverstone Trust
KLM UK Engineering Limited
Land Registry
Lendlease
Midwich Limited
Norwich Preservation Trust
Norwich School
Nurse Plus & Carer Plus (UK) Limited
Oasis Dental Care Limited
Ortona Group
Peabody Developments Limited
Repton Developments Limited
Serruys Property Company Limited
Solus (London) Limited
Southwold Town Council
St Martins Housing Trust
The Forum Trust
The Wellcome Trust
Timewell Properties Limited
University of East Anglia
University of Suffolk
Upton Trust (Red Lodge, Suffolk)
Urban&Civic plc (and group companies)
VetPartners Limited/VetPartners Practices Limited
WR & PJ Tann
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Urban&Civic plc in relation to the development of land at Manydown, Basingstoke.
- Acted for Kilverstone Trust and other collaboration landowners delivering a major new urban extension at Thetford, Norfolk for circa 5,000 houses, as well as education facilities, employment space and amenity land.
- Advised the client on all real estate aspects of its acquisition of the truck and van division of Motus Group UK Limited.
Ashtons Legal
Ashtons Legal‘s Norwich offering has notable experience in property development, financing, and occupier services matters. Heading up the commercial property team in Norwich is Greg McCurday, who specialises in development and secured lending work. Sarah Fish is well-versed in a broad array of residential development matters, including negotiating development agreements for housebuilders, housing associations, and landowners. The group is headed by Magnus McManus from the firm's Cambridge office.
Responsables de la pratique:
Magnus McManus
Autres avocats clés:
Greg McCurday; Sarah Fish
Principaux clients
Surplus Property Solutions Limited
NIAB
Abel Homes Limited
Savills (UK) Limited
Clare College
MH Star UK Ltd
M Scott Properties Limited
Natwest Bank
Whitings LLP
HSBC
Handelsbanken
Stir Cambridge Limited
East Coast College (ECC)
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPFA)
Thompson Estate
Stetchworth Estate Farms (a Partnership)
Christ’s College
Neway International Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Surplus Property Solutions (SPS), which manages the surplus property portfolios of several major UK companies, including Santander, Morrisons, Whitbread, B&Q, and others, and is currently engaged on a major surplus property disposal project for NatWest.
- Advising Abel Homes Limited on a range of projects across Norfolk.
- Acting for a major local property investor with commercial properties across East Anglia, retained to act on new leases, lease renewals, and surrenders.
Fosters
With a strong presence across Norfolk, Fosters‘ practice advises on a broad array of financial, development, and leasehold matters. James Allen jointly heads the team and specialises in acting for local free houses and developers. Leading alongside Allen is Katy Dickinson, who is frequently engaged in property portfolio and developer work. For leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions, Ashley Roe is a key contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
James Allen; Katy Dickinson
Autres avocats clés:
Ashley Roe
Principaux clients
Tingdene Holiday Parks Limited
Sowerby Estate Agency Limited
Woodford’s Brewery Limited
Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
Martin Francis Limited
Peerless Property Limited
PN Property Management Limited
Wymondham Community Book Shop CIC (T/A Ketts Books)
Emu Properties
Minors and Brady Limited
Stephen Hancy
Margaret Howard
King Summer Homes Limited
Drive Lounge
All Things Dough
Hutchinson Developments
Anashwara Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Anashwara Limited as it seeks to expand further into the hospitality sector, including assisting with protracted discussions and negotiations leading to the creation of a lease with bespoke repairing obligations.
- Acted for Peerless Property Limited in relation to a Deed of Easement and repair, involving detailed negotiations with the other party to limit the client’s potential obligations and costs.
- Advising King Summer Homes Limited in relation to several issues relating to defective lease extensions, incomplete licences to assign, and outstanding rent reviews for a large site of holiday chalets after taking over the complete matter from a large London firm.