Chambers and Partners Directory

Agriculture & Rural Affairs - Yorkshire

This agriculture and rural team sits within the firm's private client group and handles mainly estates and property-related work for small and large landowners, including the Church.

Construction - Yorkshire

Denison Till remains York's premier construction counsel. The group acts for a number of key local clients, including the University of York, York St John University and, slightly further afield, East Lindsey District Council. Gareth Hevey heads the compact group and draws client praise for his avoidance of jargon: "He understands and uses the language of the construction industry, avoiding legalese."

Gareth Hevey is ranked as a Leading Lawyer

Corporate Finance - Yorkshire

This prominent York practice is predominantly M&A- focused and is quick to respond, clear and concise with its advice, and provides a cost-effective service. The team has a substantial regional client base and is noted for its broad capabilities. Recent successes include handling the complex cross-border sale of the whole of the issued share capital of Hanson Resource Management to US-based Tube City. Alistair Duncan is head of the department.

Real Estate Yorkshire

Based in York, this firm continues to specialise in development work and has also branched out into other areas, including insolvency and property litigation. The firm acts for national clients such as Evans Group, Shepherd Building Group and Biffa, and was involved in the high-profile sale of the York Eco-Centre. Other major clients include Helmsley Group, the National Railway Museum, the York Diocesan Board of Finance and the University of York. Ann Laverty is "commercially minded and quick to respond." She has substantial experience in developing commercial property portfolios and is also closely involved in the firm's planning and construction departments.

Ann Laverty is ranked as a Leading Lawyer.

Dispute Resolution - Yorkshire

Based in York, this group handles property litigation cases involving commercial leases, landed estates and repossessions. It is also widely experienced in shareholder and partner disputes, and has an enviable history of recovering money for its many commercial clients. Sources Say:"The partners here are very hands-on." Johanne Spittle heads the department and is very practical in her case assessment."

Johanne Spittle is ranked as a Leading Lawyer