Leading Individuals

Simon Robinson and Sonia Hunter both trained in London and worked with major provincial firms before joining the firm several years ago. They both have expertise in a wide range of commercial property matters including purchase of investment properties, residential, industrial and retail development and company support. Simon Robinson also acts in connection with mineral leases and matters relating to agricultural properties.

Peter Blackett is the Senior Partner and has many years of experience in property matters and has acted for a large local builder on site acquisitions and residential developments. He acts for a significant number of landowners and farmers and in his capacity as a trustee of various Estates and has expertise in dealing with agricultural and forestry issues and Caravan Site Developments.

Steve Hesmondhalgh is a Chartered Town Planner and gives advice to commercial and residential developers in connection with potential development and the preparation and submission of planning applications. He also advises farming clients on a number of matters including diversification issues, barn conversions, new farm houses and the removal of agricultural occupancy restrictions.

Recent Transactions

Transactions with which the team has been involved in the last 12 months include:-

• The acquisition of a leading North East Golf Club
  
• The development of Darlington's West Park which will include an NHS Hospital, 600 homes, 33 acres of parkland as well as sporting and recreational facilities.
  
• The development of the proposed stadium, academy and sporting campus for a well known Rugby Football Team.
  
• The setting up and development of a large housing development of over 120 units.