Developments

We work with developers and occupiers on projects of all sizes, across Yorkshire and the UK. From large-scale regeneration sites to smaller infill schemes, we support you through the full development cycle. Our team brings sharp legal insight, sector experience and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. We help you plan ahead, avoid delays and unlock transactions to keep your project moving. We work as part of your team, helping you deliver on time and on budget.

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Developments

Site assembly

We help acquire bare land to multiple derelict premises through options, conditional/promotion agreements or outright acquisition. We implement the right strategy to secure the site with the best legal title.

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Build-out

From development agreements and third-party contracts to bespoke service charges and overage, we handle the legal detail that underpins your build. Our advice is clear, commercial and focused on making things work in practice.

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Construction

We support you by drafting building contracts, service agreements, appointments, collateral warranties and more. We’ll help you minimise risk and avoid disputes before they arise.

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Occupation

If you’re developing for occupation, we can structure pre-let and forward sale agreements to suit your needs. We’ll help you address issues like practical completion, defects and rent calculations.

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Finance

Finance is essential for development. We provide title due diligence and support your funders’ reporting needs. We’ll work quickly to keep cash flowing and the project on track.

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Investment

It’s crucial to understand how developments generate profit. Whether it’s grant funding or forward funding, we’ll make sure the structure works commercially. We focus on payment terms, income protection and maintaining the capital asset to protect your investment.

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Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

They are particularly good at building rapport with counterparties, and we are always happy to bring them into all-party calls.

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Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

Matt Hutchinson always goes the extra mile and provides helpful and practical advice.

Legal 500

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

They still retain common sense, and they do have patience when explaining complex legal issues.

Legal 500

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

They have high interpersonal skills and never "talk down" to clients. All members of the team I have come into contact with explain issues in understandable terms. To date, any issue we have come across has been able to be covered by someone in the Black's organisation.

Legal 500

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

Matthew Hutchinson presents a permanently obliging approach and displays wide experience and legal knowledge.

Legal 500

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

The Blacks team led by Matthew Hutchinson combines charm and personality with highly effective legal expertise. The team works closely together, so you can always get hold of someone with at least a working knowledge of the particular project, but their fees remain very reasonable, so you never feel like you're being billed for internal duplication.

Legal 500

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

Matthew Hutchinson is an excellent fit for an in-house property legal counsel. He works collaboratively and is happy to brainstorm ideas, and is equally happy to take on board our suggestions and even amendments to his documents. He has no ego about him and makes working with him a pleasure. He proves that you don't have to compromise between excellent leg

Legal 500

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

We couldn’t have delivered the project without Rowan. Rowan’s practical approach allowed her to deliver solutions to every obstacle to maintain momentum throughout a long and difficult process. Rowan was an effective negotiator and, we always felt she was on our side. We are delighted with the results and can’t wait to start building!

Real Estate Client, Hamara

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

Andrew Pedley was the driving force at Blacks LLP. He really made us feel like we were the only case on his desk. No job was too small, and no question was too little to ask. He made me feel like my thoughts and views were valid and also explained situations where I wasn't understanding the full picture.

Real Estate Client

Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK

I would just like to say a huge thanks to Conor Tobin and Blacks. You have really turned this around, and we are very grateful. Looking forward to working with you in the future.

Real Estate Client

Experts in every area

Victoria Adamson

Associate Solicitor

Partner and Head of Real Estate

Jemma Fieldsend

Trainee Solicitor

Senior Associate Solicitor

Senior Paralegal

Jennifer Gillespie

Matthew Hutchinson

Partner and Head of Real Estate Finance

Associate Solicitor

Sam Morgan-Wynne

Anushka Nicholas

Ugochi Nwabuikwu

Trainee Solicitor

Senior Associate Solicitor

Associate Solicitor

Associate Solicitor

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