“A real breadth of knowledge within the team. There is a positive attitude within corporate and M&A teams with a real focus on client outcomes – a clear desire to ensure clients achieve the optimal outcome by balancing business needs and legal risks. “Thursfields is the perfect size to provide legal services in the SMB market by offering a full range of services, but not too large, so they can always add a personal touch to their client relationships.” “Kultar Khangura always goes above and beyond. Realistic in assessing legal and economic positions, advice through this lens.” “Bevan Brittan is an exceptionally good law firm that offers a highly professional and cost-effective service.” “Wright Hassall takes care of all our legal requirements for industrial property. They are fast, friendly and professional. Gateley Plc`s knowledgeable team provides comprehensive advice on a wide range of real estate matters and advises an impressive list of clients including leading national and regional developers, developers and builders. Peter Davies, Director of Operations and Construction Litigation Specialist, focuses on housing litigation involving professional negligence and defective design claims and is assisted by General Counsel Paul Scott, who is an “excellent litigator.” Amira Khan is known for her vast expertise and David Lloyd Jones specializes in non-controversial work. “Michael Trainer is the best commercial property lawyer in the West Midlands. It is an incredibly enlightening and wonderfully engaged society. I have done a number of transactions with Mike over many years and he is still my point of contact. I really enjoy working with him and he is an impressive person to have in your corner. “If I used the phone to need a law firm, I wouldn`t even think about who to call. I always call Gareth Burge directly; If he can`t help me, he puts me in touch with someone who wants to.
“Jon Rowley is an exceptional personality and the company is very lucky to have such a person in their fog, he is certainly one to watch for the future. He is professional but friendly, providing advice and guidance effectively and efficiently, relying on his team when needed. He has taken the time to gain in-depth knowledge of our industry, which makes legal processes easier and more efficient. “Tom Bartley-Smith was very diligent and helpful. We are a start-up and took into account our limits and also where we had to go. His experience and advice were greatly appreciated. Higgs LLP works with a variety of owner-managed firms and public limited companies in the Black Country across the full spectrum of business development matters. In particular, Cherry Elliott is considered an advisor to end users in connection with renovation transactions and large new buildings. Sara Shepherd advises owner-occupiers and real estate investors nationally and has particular experience in transactions with commercial estates, retirement homes and medical practices. Jen Hicks-Jones, who was promoted to partner in December 2021, leads the commercial real estate sub-team and regularly leads industrial, retail and child care matters. Rachael Hobbis leads the company`s construction department, with recent assignments including multi-million pound regeneration programmes and contractor claims.
All of these lawyers are based in Brierley Hill. Shakespeare Martineau LLP is valued by its clients for its capabilities across the spectrum of commercial real estate matters, from the acquisition of development sites and land to divestitures, promotions and collaboration agreements. The president of the firm Adrian Bland is an important interlocutor for a number of regional and national players in the field of real estate investment and renovation. Debbie Irwin is a highly experienced residential development specialist who works with a number of national and regional homebuilders on strategic land acquisitions and consortium developments. Andrew Mellor`s diverse development expertise includes industrial and logistics projects, downtown redevelopment projects and student residences. James Gooch is praised by clients for his “deep knowledge and ability to think outside the box” in development transactions. Clive Read, who joined the firm after taking on an in-house role in May 2021, is widely regarded for his extensive experience in the higher education sector. “Colin Rodrigues and Harminder Sandhu are excellent corporate lawyers. They kept the relationship light and bright on some pretty serious issues. Their attention to detail has ensured that our bankers, accountants, shareholders and directors are not surprised by a recent major transaction. The consistency of information and people was different from that of many other similar institutions and really stood out in a multi-year relationship. “Rosalind Andrews and Laura Greenman are involved in a significant number of our ongoing projects.