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We deliver exceptional real estate legal services across the UK, combining national reach with deep-rooted local market insight. As a leading real estate law firm, we are trusted by FTSE-listed developers, investors, social housing providers, corporate occupiers, landowners, lenders, and local authorities to handle the full spectrum of real estate matters – from complex transactions to portfolio management and restructures.
Our multidisciplinary team of real estate lawyers provides commercially focused, cost-effective solutions designed to meet your specific goals. Whether you require guidance on commercial or residential property development, infrastructure projects, or strategic land acquisition, we offer comprehensive advice that supports sound decision-making and drives results.
As a full-service property law firm, our expertise spans construction, planning, real estate finance, real estate disputes, tax, and more. Seamless collaboration between our real estate, finance, and litigation teams ensures that every client benefits from joined-up thinking and holistic advice, whatever the challenge.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and long-standing industry relationships, which allow us to offer tailored strategies that are both pragmatic and forward-thinking. Whether advising on the legal framework for a multi-phase urban extension or helping corporate occupiers restructure their lease portfolios, we bring clarity and confidence at every stage.
Recognised as a top-tier law firm businesses rely on, we are committed to supporting your ambitions through expert legal guidance, strategic insight, and a genuine understanding of your sector.
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Award winning expertise in every corner of Property Law
Ranked in the Legal 500 across core areas of real estate law, we are trusted by FTSE-listed developers, institutional landlords, and housing providers for our deep sector knowledge and proven track record in delivering results on landmark UK property developments.
Setting the standard for complex transactions
We advise on some of the UK’s most significant and complex real estate transactions, including large-scale portfolio restructures and forward-funding deals. Our experience spans urban regeneration, mixed-use schemes, and strategic land.
No project too complex for our connected teams
Our cross-discipline teams combine expertise in property law, finance, tax, litigation, planning, and construction to deliver comprehensive legal strategies. This integrated approach ensures clients benefit from cohesive, end-to-end advice – no matter the scale or complexity of the project.
More than lawyers, we're your trusted partners
We are known for decisive, commercially astute advice and enduring relationships with our clients. Our long-standing collaborations are built on trust, results, and an in-depth understanding of each client’s evolving priorities.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service
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We offer end-to-end real estate legal services UK-wide, covering commercial and residential development, real estate finance, planning, construction, tax, disputes, and corporate occupier advice.
Our real estate lawyers deliver tailored legal strategies for land acquisition, project structuring, funding, and delivery. We’re trusted by institutional investors and developers across the UK to offer commercially sound advice that supports long-term value.
We advise on complex, high-value regeneration projects involving strategic land, mixed-use developments, and joint ventures. Our commercial property solicitors provide practical guidance from planning and acquisition through to delivery.
Our planning solicitors advise on everything from consenting strategy to Section 106 agreements. We also work with clients to meet ESG requirements through sustainable design, environmental compliance, and socially responsible development.
We advise lenders, developers, and investors on acquisition finance, development funding, bridging loans, and Sharia-compliant structures. Our real estate finance solicitors help ensure every deal is efficient, secure, and aligned with your objectives.
We act for most the UK’s top 10 housebuilders and advise on every aspect of residential and mixed-use development, including strategic land, build to rent, immediate land deals, and plot sales.
Our experiences real estate dispute resolution team advises on landlord-tenant issues, land disputes, lease renewals, and development conflicts. We represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation to achieve practical, cost-effective outcomes.
Our team monitors changes in planning law, tax policy, ESG standards, and property finance regulations. We provide proactive advice and legal updates, helping clients anticipate risk and stay compliant across all real estate activity.
