At BHW Solicitors, the team is well-versed in assisting with large-scale real estate finance transactions, often involving industrial premises and investment property matters. Practice head Beverley Merrell handles pension scheme matters and is equally strong in advising on freehold and non-contentious leasehold commercial property cases. Kate Burlinson specialises in real estate finance and provides extensive support to clients on refinancing property portfolios and development finance issues. Molly Mcloughlin made partner in January 2026.

Howes Percival LLP has a solid presence in the East Midlands commercial property legal market. Operating from the firm's offices in Northampton and Leicester, the team has expertise in handling a broad spectrum of work, including refinancing matters, property secured lending cases, commercial and strategic land acquisitions and disposals, and landlord and tenant work. Team head Lucy Lord handles promotion and option agreements and property portfolio management, and Leicester-based Nicholas James has extensive knowledge of residential and commercial land transactions. Alexandra Kirkwood is well-versed in advising on property finance issues.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s commercial property practice handles land transactions, development projects, and residential and healthcare property cases. The team is very experienced in representing clients in the care sector in mandates, as well as assisting with investment matters. Louise Ingram has expertise in advising on land promotions and residential development cases, which are also a key area of instruction for Holly Lockley. Martin Jones acts on commercial development projects, and Charlotte O’Loughlin represents landowners and developers in real estate transactions. Kate Hall retired from practice in November 2025.

Under the leadership of Grimsby-based Rachael Dicken, the team at Wilkin Chapman Rollits is regularly instructed in residential development work and projects in the renewable energy arena. Dicken is a key contact in the group for residential development matters and is very well-known for advising on social housing cases, while Jonty Pearson brings expertise in handling energy projects, often relating to solar projects and battery storage matters. Katie Jacques is a name to note.

Based in Stamford, the team at Chattertons advises clients on property transactions, with noted strength in the construction, agriculture, and energy sectors. The group's workload includes handling property finance and lease matters. Practice head Jonathan Blythe is very experienced in handling transactions for clients in the charities sector, and May Ozga assists with landlord and tenant work. Jeevie Sandhu has a niche focus on matters concerning ecclesiastical property.

At Freeths LLP, led by Sam Pancholi in Leicester, the team is adept at handling a wide spectrum of property matters, including transactions, leases and portfolio management. Pancholi is a key contact for property finance and investment matters as well as advising on development projects, often in the healthcare sector. Harjit Saund's workload includes landlord and tenant cases, and Matt Jackson brings experience in leasehold portfolio management matters. Caroline Smith is well-versed in representing retail and logistics clients in transactions.

The practice at HCR Law handles a wide range of commercial property matters. Operating from the firm's Northampton office, the team acts for landowners and housebuilders in residential development work, as well supporting clients in the education and charity sectors on mandates. Practice head Claire Howard-Amos is very experienced in handling residential projects, and Marc Carter brings expertise in assisting retailers and manufacturers with transactional matters. Katie Wall is a name to note for landlord and tenant cases.

Wilson Browne Solicitors' practice handles land acquisitions and disposals, as well as advising on leases. Tom Warrender is a key contact for transactional work and is recognised for his expertise in the social housing space, and John Punni assists with property development cases and freehold and leasehold matters. Warrender and Punni co-head the department, in which Nina Wilson is a name to note for cases in the agricultural sector. Chloe Lake and Michelle Woolston left the firm in July 2025 and March 2026 respectively.

At Banner Jones Solicitors, the team assists clients with commercial leases, transactions, and refinancing matters, to name a few areas. Practice head Andrew Fielder is based in Chesterfield, and he is well-versed in handling commercial leases and development projects, with particular strength in advising on acquisitions in the residential property area. In Mansfield, Matthew Maiden has experience handling site assembly work and plot sales.

At Nelsons Solicitors Limited (Part of Lawfront), the commercial property team is instructed by national and international clients in a wide range of matters, including investments, acquisitions and landlord and tenant cases. Leicester-based James Coningsby is at the helm of the practice and is sought after for his expertise in development work, often representing entities in the social housing space. Sanveer Sandhu brings extensive experience in the energy sector, with a track record in advising on solar, biomass and battery storage projects.

The Leicester-based team at Rothera Bray is very experienced in advising on freehold and leasehold transactions, lease management issues, residential development work and property issues in the agricultural sector. Practice head Catherine Angrave focuses on residential development cases, and Russell Thompson is a name to note in the group for landlord and tenant work and pensions matters.

Led by Alex Armstrong in the Spalding office, the commercial property team at Roythornes Solicitors counts the agriculture, housing and food sectors as core areas of strength. Armstrong's workload includes refinancings, transactions, renewable energy projects and land development matters. Stephen Kay brings experience in complex transactional work for both national and international clients, and also advises on landlord tenant matters.

The team at Sills & Betteridge LLP acts for clients on property transactions, lease matters, and property financing and refinancing work, with noted strength in the agricultural and energy sectors. Malachy McGill heads the practice and assists clients with freehold sales and purchases, option agreements, and complex retail leases. Stephen Dowse is a name to note.

Excello Law's Leicester-based team routinely acts for clients in the charities sector in mandates, as well as handling cases involving residential development projects. Practice head Richard Osborn is very experienced in advising on leases, promotions, acquisitions and disposals, often assisting clients in the food and beverage sector. Anil Kumar counts land development transactions and landlord and tenant work as key areas of strength.

Based in Leicester, the team at Josiah Hincks Solicitors is led by Andrew Eagle, who has a solid track record in representing clients in the agricultural sector. The group's workload includes contentious and non-contentious promotions, acquisitions of land and land sales. Yilmaz Ozgen supports clients with transactional matters, leases and option agreements.