Best Development Sector Solicitors in North Yorkshire

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    Development work covers planning and delivery of major sites, infrastructure and commercial premises, from assembling titles to negotiating planning obligations and securing consent. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates planning agreements, secures restrictions and rights of way, reviews title due diligence, and coordinates environmental, highways and housing contributions. They liaise with local planning authorities, developers, landowners and lenders, and ensure that planning conditions, covenants and permissions align with project timetables and funding needs.

    1

    Winston Solicitors

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    4.9 4,754 Reviews

    262 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (158)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (83)Commercial mortgages (9)

    Jeremy Conway Your solicitor Jeremy Conway Consultant Solicitor 5.0 from 15 client reviews
    “Quick, efficient and on point. Instructions were followed diligently. The whole sale process was relatively smooth and Michelle made it much easier than I had expected.”
    A client review matching your search · about Michelle Ayres
    • clear communication
    • friendly and helpful
    • efficient and professional
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyChambers UK Leading Firm 2025Cyber Essentials Certified
    Free initial advice
    2

    Bridge Mcfarland Llp

    4.9 1,605 Reviews

    136 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (64)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (22)Commercial Leases (16)

    3

    Forbes Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 1,421 Reviews

    59 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (24)Commercial Leases (21)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)

    Jonathan Chung Leads the Development Sector team Jonathan Chung Partner 5.0 from 8 client reviews
    Adam BromleyMatthew JonesDanielle LeemingKate Gillies Works with Adam Bromley and 4 more
    “We have been working with Helen for over 10 years, and she has consistently provided outstanding service in handling our property purchases. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication have made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and well-managed. Helen is always responsive, approachable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything is handled efficiently and thoroughly. We’ve had complete confidence in her advice and expertise throughout every transaction. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Helen to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced solicitor, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.”
    A client review matching your search
    • Excellent communication
    • Very professional
    • Highly recommended
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    4

    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,047 Reviews

    65 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (23)Commercial Leases (11)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (6)

    Will Newman Your solicitor Will Newman Associate Solicitor
    “I am truly appreciative of the top quality work that David Jones and his assistant Lorna have done for me over the past 8 years. With numerous property transactions in this time, we have come across some very poor conveyancers acting for the other side, sometimes with a serious lack of knowledge of the law. David has shown his real quality in dealing with these difficult situations to ensure that the relevant transactions Completed successfully. The same quality has been exhibited by other departments of Slater Heelis we have had to deal with such as Wills and Probate. Would I risk using another firm in the future? No!”
    A client review matching your search · about David Jones
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    5

    Sills & Betteridge LLP

    4.8 5,946 Reviews

    217 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (102)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (50)Commercial mortgages (15)

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    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,611 Reviews

    257 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (96)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (40)Commercial mortgages (15)

    Sarah Jarrett Leads the Development Sector team Sarah Jarrett Partner - Head of Commercial, Agriculture & New Build Conveyancing 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    Eve Bright Works with Eve Bright
    “Thanks to Frances, Melissa and the team for the transaction of the purchase of agricultural land out of the local area. Frances and Melissa kept us fully informed during this process, going above and beyond. We would highly recommend.”
    A client review matching your search
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    7

    Pepperells Ltd

    4.8 3,850 Reviews

    155 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (62)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (29)Finance (13)

    8

    Ashtons Legal LLP

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    4.8 2,039 Reviews

    48 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (20)Commercial Leases (12)Landlord and tenant (4)

    David Marsh Leads the Development Sector team David Marsh Partner
    Annette CollenHarvey MoorhouseJazmine TrettNikola Gardocka Works with Annette Collen and 3 more
    “The best experience I’ve had with solicitors. Nothing was too much trouble, always had a prompt and concise response and Sophia was great the whole way through. Will definitely come back to Ashtons and recommend them to any associates in the future. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Sophia Jack
    • professional service
    • knowledgeable staff
    • friendly approach
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    9

    Thornton Jones Solicitors

    5.0 872 Reviews

    66 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (36)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (17)Commercial Leases (5)

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    Levi Solicitors LLP

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    4.8 2,896 Reviews

    185 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (86)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (35)Commercial mortgages (12)

    Ian Land Leads the Development Sector team Ian Land Senior Partner 5.0 from 5 client reviews
    Navjit Singh DegunAlan TaiJeffrey MyersEd Smith Works with Navjit Singh Degun and 4 more
    “Very professional at all times helped me with sale from start to finish responding at all times kept me updated all the way great people to work with big thank you team Lancaster Andrew and Nicole and rest of team including receptionist.”
    A client review matching your search · about Andrew Lancaster
    • Excellent communication
    • Prompt responses
    • Efficient service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeImmigration and AsylumImmigration Law AdvancedThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    11

    Ison Harrison Limited

    4.7 4,225 Reviews

    235 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (107)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (54)Commercial mortgages (14)

    12

    Blacks Solicitors LLP

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    4.8 3,978 Reviews

    288 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (79)Investment purchases and Buy to Let (56)Commercial mortgages (38)

    Eleanor Firth Leads the Development Sector team Eleanor Firth Conveyancer - Associate 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    Helen CarterSamantha SlythLauren GreyCaithlin McParland Works with Helen Carter and 4 more
    “Lauren G, David L & Sam were great in getting me a completion done on a bridging loan quickly. There hard work is much appreciated. 5 star service!”
    A client review matching your search · about Lauren Grey
    • excellent communication
    • very professional
    • responsive team
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    13

    Williamsons Solicitors Limited

    4.8 1,240 Reviews

    97 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (53)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (30)Investment purchases and Buy to Let (7)

    14

    EMG Solicitors

    4.8 1,286 Reviews

    95 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (42)Commercial Leases (13)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (12)

    15

    Walker Foster Limited

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    4.8 1,227 Reviews

    108 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (50)Commercial Leases (18)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (16)

    Craig Williams Leads the Development Sector team Craig Williams Executive Director and Head of Corporate & Commercial 4.9 from 12 client reviews
    Allan StewartRizzwana BashirNick Dent Works with Allan Stewart and 2 more
    “Reliable, professional and prompt commercial and property advice. Rizzwana makes things simple and easy to understand in the often confusing commercial world. Thank you. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Rizzwana Bashir
    • professional service
    • quick responses
    • clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    16

    Milners

    4.9 518 Reviews

    50 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (22)Commercial Leases (10)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (8)

    17

    Hewitts

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    4.8 1,075 Reviews

    46 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (19)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (9)Commercial Leases (6)

    Ben Green Leads the Development Sector team Ben Green Partner 5.0 from 1 client review
    Ian Gibson Works with Ian Gibson
    “I am very happy with the service provided by Hewitts New Build team particularly Kelly and Bethany both ladies are very professional ”
    A client review matching your search · about Bethany Scott
    • Efficient service
    • Clear communication
    • Friendly staff
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawChildren LawThe Law Society
    19

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,394 Reviews

    3 Development Sector reviews

    Lucienne Sutton Leads the Development Sector team Lucienne Sutton Consultant Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    Charles WilsonCraig Maher Works with Charles Wilson and 1 more
    “Lucy Ann Rhodes resolved a commercial lease issue with my landlord in a matter of days, after my previous solicitors had been unable to do so for months. She was highly knowledgeable, efficient, and clear in her advice, and also kind and genuinely supportive throughout. I cannot recommend her highly enough. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Lucie-Anne Rhodes
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    20

    Jane Brooks Law

    4.8 1,144 Reviews

    72 Development Sector reviews

    Reviewed for Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property (37)Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises (25)Commercial mortgages (6)

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