Hall Of Fame

Leading Associates

Commercial property: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40 in South East

Blake Morgan LLP

With experience in assisting a broad client list, which features major corporate occupiers, institutional investors, and education organisations, the team at Blake Morgan LLP regularly deals with a wide range of commercial property mandates. As head of the Thames Valley team, Michael Ward is well-positioned to advise secured lenders and large developers, particularly in the healthcare sector. Angela Mildenhall is noted for her landlord and tenant work for corporate occupiers, while Rachel Sales has expertise advising clients in the charities, not-for-profit and education sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Ward


Autres avocats clés:

Angela Mildenhall; Rachel Sales


Principaux clients

Sorbon Estates Limited


Canal & River Trust


David Lloyd Leisure


The Methodist Church


Aldermore Bank plc


Canary Wharf Group plc


Montpelier Estates Limited


HSBC Bank Plc


SES Water Plc


Activate Learning


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting David Lloyd Leisure in making operational changes, including investing over £30 million in fitting solar panels across its portfolio in the UK and Europe.
  • Supported the client on a leisure procurement project.

Boyes Turner

Boyes Turner’s team has comprehensive expertise across a wide array of commercial property matters. Nick Carter manages property portfolios for corporate clients, while William Nassau-Lake handles development and housebuilding matters, and advises landowners and developers on development transactions, with particular expertise in the private residential housing sector. Mark Appleton is a key name, as is Emily Neale, who assists with residential acquisitions and disposals and funding arrangement cases. Stella Perry retired from the team in late 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nick Carter; William Nassau-Lake; Emily Neale


Autres avocats clés:

Mark Appleton


Principaux clients

Eton School


Antler Homes


Lucy Developments Limited


Buckinghamshire New University


Brickability Plc


4th Dimension Limited


Ramboll UK Limited


Cancer UK


Boult (trading name of Boult Wade Tennant global Intellectual Property advisers)


Natwest Bank Plc


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a global IoT connectivity provider on their UK headquarters.
  • Advised a private property investment company on a £15m acquisition of a development site in Clapham for 90 new homes.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth family acquiring a country house and estate.

Osborne Clarke LLP

Osborne Clarke LLP’s team in Reading advises real estate investors and national housebuilders, as well as corporate occupiers on a variety of property matters. The team's workload features asset and portfolio management, significant acquisitions and disposals, and real estate finance cases. Life sciences specialist Rebecca Tuffs has experience handling high-value mandates, particularly regeneration schemes and real estate investment work. Steve Schofield has notable expertise in residential development work, and Nick Simpson is another name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rebecca Tuffs


Autres avocats clés:

Steve Schofield; Nick Simpson


Principaux clients

Barratt/David Wilson Homes


Topland Jupiter


British Land plc


Taylor Wimpey


Lonza Biologics plc


Laufin Properties Limited


QinetiQ Limited


Rotch Property Group


Whitehill & Bordon Regeneration Company


Persimmon


Hyundai


Dalata Hotel Group


BRiCS


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting a clearing bank on a refinance of their existing facility to provide an additional £175,175,000 of funding to an international investor.
  • Assisting a clearing bank client on new lending of £40m to finance the borrower’s share purchase of eight care homes in England.
  • Assisting the client with a matter involving a loan of £23,400,000 to a borrower for the development of a logistics scheme in Edmonton, North London.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s team handles complex acquisitions, letting and development mandates. Practice head Simon Knott’s broad caseload encompasses acting for mixed-use developers and large corporate tenants, with a particular focus on the retail and leisure sectors. Laura Gorman is well-positioned to advise on transactions related to housing, commercial, and care home developments, including overage issues, and regularly assists science and tech clients with commercial property issues such as complex leasing, expansion, and relocation projects. Lauren Winch is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

Simon Knott


Autres avocats clés:

Laura Gorman; Justin Winterbottom; Lauren Winch


Principaux clients

Frontier Estates Ltd


Starbucks UK


Grafton Group plc


White Stuff Ltd


Salience Limited


T-Cypher Bio Limited


Lucy Developments


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for Starbucks UK on the acquisition of many new build drive-thru sites.
  • Acting for Grafton Group UK plc on the sale of a site for development as student housing, conditional on planning.
  • Advising Lucy Developments in connection with the acquisition of a green field development site with the benefit of outline planning for 90 dwellings.

Blandy & Blandy LLP

Blandy & Blandy LLP’s practice advises on the full spectrum of commercial property matters, with particular expertise in development and landlord and tenant work. With notable specialisms assisting charities and educational institutions, Katja Wigham leads the team and advises on land development, commercial leases, and the sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold property, which are also core components of John Dingle’s practice. Gemma Stephenson is another key team member who specialises in landlord and tenant work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Katja Wigham


Autres avocats clés:

John Dingle; Gemma Stephenson


Principaux clients

Englefield Estate Trust Corporation Limited


University of Oxford


The Hartley Trust


InHealth Limited


Handelsbanken plc


Giganet Limited


Collard Group


Crest Hotels Group


Crowe UK LLP


Reading Borough Council


National Westminster Bank plc


Thames Valley Air Ambulance


French Horn Hotel Limited


Vines Limited


Lister Wilder


Building for the Future


Clarkslegal LLP

Clarkslegal LLP’s team advises its clients on large development projects and transactions, covering sectors including hotels, leisure and hospitality, as well as education, healthcare, and motor retail. Simon Ralphs leads the team and acts primarily for institutional investors, retailers, property funds, and industrial landlords and tenants. Pierre Dutton works on a multitude of commercial real estate matters from Reading, including acquisitions and disposals.

Responsables de la pratique:

Simon Ralphs


Autres avocats clés:

Pierre Dutton


Principaux clients

NTT Data UK Limited


Crown Packaging Manufacturing UK Limited


Newham Sixth Form College Further Education Corporation


Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


St Clair Developments Limited


Lafarge UK Pension Trustees


Eden Motor Group


Offsite Archive Storage and Integrated Services (OASIS)


Liquidators of Carillion plc


The Really Local Group


Principaux dossiers


Clifton Ingram LLP Solicitors

Clifton Ingram LLP Solicitors' team advises on freehold acquisitions and disposals, and leasehold work for both landlords and tenants. Under the headship of Jonathan Foulds, the team also handles residential development work and agricultural-related work. Daniel York advises on new lease negotiations and executions, lease renewals, surrenders, assignments, and underletting matters. Matthew Bell and Lydia Methven are also key team members, while Ian Graham departed in April 2026.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonathan Foulds


Autres avocats clés:

Daniel York; Matthew Bell; Lydia Methven


Principaux clients

Land Profits


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the client on the onshoring and reorganisation of three Guernsey Registered companies, including the migration of the corporate structure and associated assets to the UK.
  • Advising a new development company, Land Profits on their joint venture agreements with aspiring developments to pursue residential opportunities nationwide.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP

Field Seymour Parkes LLP's team assists its clients on a diverse range of commercial property mandates, including those related to property finance and land and development. With expertise in handling larger transactions, Marcus Francis spearheads the offering. Dean Bickford is a go-to for development work, while Michael Higgin is proficient in strategic land work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marcus Francis


Autres avocats clés:

Dean Bickford; Michael Higgin


Principaux clients

Westbury Street Holdings


LKQ (Euro Car Parts)


Whistl


Bewley Homes plc


University of Reading


Grant and Stone


Thames Property Group


Formal Investments


Shorts Group


Ascot Racecourse


HSBC UK Bank PLC


Vistry Homes Limited


Superbowl


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising on the sale of a portfolio of West London Properties for £40m to three purchasers including the Cowell Group on behalf of Northwest London Residential Limited.
  • Acted for Whistl UK Limited on a pre-let of 140,000 square foot logistics space at PLP Astley with rent in excess of £21m over the term of the lease.
  • Advised Thames Property Group on the acquisition of a freehold Grade A office development for circa £5.75m.

Freeths LLP

Freeths LLP’s Oxford-based team advises on commercial development, residential development, and property finance matters.The group is regularly instructed by national operators on the management of leasehold portfolios within the logistics and industrial space. Practice head Patrick Whetter advises occupants on large HQ relocations, as well as landlords on property portfolios and asset management requirements. Philip Gray assists corporate occupiers with mergers, acquisitions, and disposals. Marcus Devanny advises global businesses on international real estate transactions and portfolio management. Laura Brown is a key contact, as is Kelly Sawyer.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrick Whetter


Autres avocats clés:

Philip Gray; Laura Brown; Kelly Sawyer; Ben Pariser; Marcus Devanny


Principaux clients

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK Limited


Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Limited


Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Limited


Micheldever Tyre Services Limited t/a Protyre


Oxford University Press


Perspectum


Dogs Trust


First Touch Games Limited


Idverde Limited


Stine Goya


Leviton Manufacturing Inc


ResMed UK


Pembroke College


Kitchen Architecture Ltd


Helen & Douglas House


Vessco Engineering Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Micheldever Tyre Services Ltd on the portfolio management (including lease regears; renewals; alterations and organic growth) of its circa 250 sites across the UK, which this year included advising on strategic share acquisitions and sale and leasebacks of several freehold properties.

Gardner Leader LLP

Gardner Leader LLP's team advises on acquisitions, financings, development projects, and landlord and tenant issues. Exemplifying this expertise is practice head Greg Humphreys in Newbury, who assists investors and developers with acquisitions and disposals. Maidenhead-based Tim Blackman handles a range of mandates, including landlord and tenant work. Joanna Bullard is another key team member. Mark Izquierdo departed in September 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Greg Humphreys


Autres avocats clés:

Joanna Bullard; Tim Blackman


Principaux clients

Pontrilas Packaging Limited


Rivar Limited


Planthood Limited


Hart Street Properties


The Cedarwalk Limited Pension Fund


Maxted Farms


ACS Crawley Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Pontrilas Packaging Limited on the property aspects of the acquisition of Giffords Equipment Limited.
  • Advised a data centre provider on the acquisition of two sites.
  • Advised Planthood Limited on the acquisition of new premises to support their growing business.

Broadfield Law UK LLP

The team at Broadfield Law UK LLP in Reading, which is led by Marcus McCluggage, has capabilities in assisting with residential development projects. Advising across the property development cycle, McCluggage has expertise supporting clients including SME developers and PLC housebuilders, on land acquisitions. Sarah Potter departed in early 2026.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marcus McCluggage


Principaux clients

Cala Management Limited


Ashill Regen


Hicks Developments


Deanfield Homes


Westbourne Group


Lucy Developments


Shanly Homes


Bewley Homes


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for Ashill Regen Limited on the conditional sale of a development site with the benefit of planning permission to Cala Management Limited for in excess of £12million.
  • Acted for Lucy Developments as the ultimate buyer pursuant to a contract conditional upon the grant of a planning permission.
  • Acting for Deanfield Homes Limited on an unconditional purchase of a consented development site in Wexham pursuant to a sub-sale arrangement.

Gateley Legal

Gateley Legal’s team in Reading advises clients, including housebuilders and property developers, on land acquisition, site set-up, infrastructure, and plot sales cases. The team has experience working on large-scale residential and regeneration schemes. Andrew Wilson leads the national residential development team, and Delphine Mehouas is also a key team member, well-regarded for her proficiency in handling land acquisitions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Wilson


Autres avocats clés:

Delphine Mehouas


Principaux dossiers


  • Delivered the legal framework for a mixed use redevelopment of Ascot High Street, for Cala Homes.
  • Acted on the acquisition of a strategic site in Biddenden, Hampshire for Elivia Homes.
  • Advised on the acquisition of a serviced parcel at Marshall Road, Devizes.

HCR Law

The team at HCR Law in Reading advises its clientele on acquisitions, disposals, and leasing issues. Practice head Lewis Djemal  is well-positioned to act for developers and landowners on a range of transactions. Philip Jacques is a key team member, as is Sarah Potter , who joined the firm in January 2026.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lewis Djemal


Autres avocats clés:

Sarah Potter; Philip Jacques


Principaux clients

Setna iO Ltd


Cimbali Group UK Limited


ERC Equipoise Limited


RWS Global Limited


Stratton Aviation UK Limited


Darcliffe Homes Limited (Country Estates Group)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Setna iO Ltd on their new lease.
  • Advised Darcliffe Homes Limited on a site set up of a residential development of 10 flats and the subsequent sale of those flats.
  • Advised Stratton Aviation on their new lease of warehouse premises at Gatwick Distribution Point.

RWK Goodman

The RWK Goodman team in Oxford is capable of advising on a broad range of real estate matters. Vicky Hernandez leads the practice, and has specialisms acting for agricultural clients and those in the retirement sector. David Lane leads the regional development team and assists residential developers with acquisitions, and commercial property clients in the office and industrial sectors with various property issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vicky Hernandez


Autres avocats clés:

David Lane


Principaux clients

All Saints Retail Limited


Horga Limited


St Hilda’s College in the University of Oxford


Homeless Oxfordshire Limited


Cognatum Estates Limited/Cognatum Estates II Limited and Cognatum Estates III Limited


Cognatum Property Limited


Blue Cedar Homes Management Company Limited


Hannaford Project Management Limited


F H Rowse Limited


Ashken Limited


Elder Kennedy Limited


Sila Property Investments Limited


2B Investment Properties Limited


Cantay Estates Limited


FB Limited t/a Auntie Anne’s UK


W.E. Black Limited


Hawridge Properties Limited


Critchleys LLP


Castle House Joinery Limited


Eco-Fridge


Calex UK Ltd


F.G. Alden Limited


CBRE Limited


Lytton & Co. (London) Limited


HSBC Bank PLC


Dean Properties Limited


The Trustees of the Shotover Estate


Tything Consult Ltd


SCMLLA (Freehold) Limited


Oxford Property Company Limited


North Oxford Property Services Limited


Hunters Cake Company Ltd


York Farm LLP


Lake Estates Watersports Limited


Thames Valley Cambac Limited


Saific Terra Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Horga Limited in connection with £4m purchase of a development site in Northamptonshire, which will provide 107 dwellings distributed across new build houses and conversion of a listed former industrial building.
  • Acted for private individuals as landowners in entering into a £5m promotion agreement with Colecar Strategic Land, with a promotion period of up to 10 years.
  • Acted for the client in the refinancing of a property portfolio owned by their borrower, Showland Investments Ltd Portfolio. The transaction involved overseeing the property due diligence on 5 separate (pre-let) office buildings to a value of £10.25m.

SE-Solicitors

The offering at SE-Solicitors encompasses strategic land acquisitions, and commercial and residential developments. With in-depth knowledge of the commercial property elements related to the automotive industry, Andrew Querelle leads the practice in Banbury alongside Emma Daniels, who demonstrates proficiency in land promotion work and disposals. Andrew Symington is the name to note in the Oxford office. Previous team head Andrew Woods transitioned into a consultant role in 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Andrew Querelle; Emma Daniels


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Woods; Andrew Symington


Principaux dossiers