What they say about us...

"It is refreshing to find a firm of solicitors who place so much emphasis on the quality of advice and the day to day involvement of partners in all matters.  I have always been extremely impressed by the highly effective and personal service offered by Nick Abell and his property team at Wright Hassall"
Nick Howe FRICS, Senior Partner
Edgerley Simpson Howe & Partners (Accessible Retail Agent of the Year 2007)

“It is rare to find outside London the commitment to quality and service that is provided by Wright Hassall's property team"

James Laing FRICS, Partner
Strutt & Parker, London

"Wright Hassall act on our behalf in relation to all of our sites, both leasehold (being the vast majority) and freehold, across England and Wales. Both the commercial property and property litigation teams deliver a service of the highest standard. Each matter is handled in a bespoke way with attention to detail and speed of service. Their ability to deliver a quality service which focuses on our business objectives is first class."
Elaine Duncan, Property Manager
JCDecaux

“Wright Hassall has been invaluable in securing new shop sites for us and I have found them to be efficient, professional and pro-active in their approach.  Their guidance through the complexity of lease negotiations has ensured that we have always felt in control and comfortable throughout the process.”

“We've worked closely with Wright Hassall for several years and they have ensured each acquisition has run smoothly on our behalf.”
Sarah Tremellen, founder and Chief Executive
Bravissimo

“Accessible with a real understanding of the relationship between legal issues and our business needs... “
Alistair Clark, MD
A C Lloyd Builders Ltd

“Wright Hassall has looked after all the legal aspects of the negotiations in what was quite an involved process and we are delighted with the outcome.” (on completion of a lease for a bespoke £38 million, 250,000 sq ft HQ development)
Graham Baker
Chairman of Butcher’s Pet Care.

Chambers UK 2010

This team's efficiency and helpful advice come in for high praise from market sources alongside its ability to meet tight deadlines. The large, Leamington Spa-based team is vastly experienced in complex development, investment and funding work but also handles day-to-day sales, acquisitions and leasing issues. It is currently representing Orbit Group in its ongoing acquisitions of land and buildings in the Midlands, and is also acting for Cassidy Group on its site assembly for a mixed-use development in Coventry. ConocoPhilips, TUI and JCDecaux also consult the team.

Sources Say:“The friendly style is a refreshing change from the ‘mightier than thou’ attitude of many law firms".

Chambers UK 2009

Wright Hassall’s recent move to new offices has made a huge impression, with many observers noting that “it seems to be moulding itself into a more commercial firm that can compete with the bigger Birmingham outfits.” Further evidence of the group’s ambition is provided by the spate of new recruits to the property team, which will enhance its expertise in residential development.

Clients applaud the firm for keeping its feet on the ground despite these changes, reporting: “It still has a ‘small firm’ feel - you get that personalised service.” They also praise the property team’s “speedy and efficient approach - the lawyers always meet deadlines and return calls.”

The team represents numerous landowners, mainly advising on disposals. It also handles landlord and tenant work for retail clients and is becoming increasingly well known for its secured lending work - it has been appointed to several bank panels. Highlights of the past year include advising on the property aspects of the sale of Brights Chemists to Boots.

Clients single out the “reliable and dependable” David Slade for his copious experience of major property deals. He is currently acting on behalf of a foreign government on its acquisition of property for its embassy in West London.