The ‘incredibly commercial’ team at Ward Hadaway LLP leverages the firm’s regional network of offices to expertly assist housebuilders, commercial developers, occupiers, and investors with the full range of mandates. Robin Atkin and Lesley Fairclough jointly oversee the practice, which also includes Alex Cox, who handles investment transactions, rural estates work, and property developments. Transactional expert Sophie Bohill advises national and regional housebuilders on site acquisitions, including building leases, joint ventures, and overage issues. Nick Gholkar takes point on commercial development projects and portfolio management, while Lauren Frisby ably assists with development and landowner-focused transactions.
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- 'The team is very knowledgeable in respect of legal work for housing development.'
- 'Sophie Bohill is very experienced in land acquisition and is creative and inventive in addressing complex legal issues.'
- 'I have worked with Ward Hadaway for many years. They remain my 'go to' solicitors practice for all legal work and I wouldn't recommend anyone else.'
- 'I work most closely with Sophie Bohill who is an exceptionally personable, driven and knowledgeable lawyer. She is astute and commercially aware with extremely broad knowledge of residential development. These attributes are very valuable to me and contribute hugely to project success.'
- Nick Ghulkor, Partner, is excellent and receives ten out of ten.'
- 'Lauren Frisby receives full marks. She is great to deal with and has completed complex developments.'
- E'xcellent advice is provided. We always receive a fast response. We couldn't do our job without them as they are excellent. No other firm has ever been as good or assisted on large strategic developments as well as they have.'
- 'The range of services offered is comprehensive. They have a good understanding of our business.'
Kernmandanten
- BDW Trading Limited (Barratt Homes)
- Darlington Borough Council
- Northumberland Estates
- Darlington Borough Council
- The Eaga Trust
- Sherburn House Charity
- City of Sunderland College
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Gleeson Regeneration Limited
- Story Homes Limited
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Lauren Frisby
Praxisleitung
Robin Atkin; Lesley Fairclough
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Nick Gholkar; Lauren Frisby; Alex Cox; Sophie Bohill