Aberdein Considine strengthens commercial real estate team

Law firm Aberdein Considine has appointed Simon Dawes as senior associate within its commercial real estate team as it continues to expand across England and Wales.

Simon brings more than 25 years’ experience advising on acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and development and funding transactions.

He will support head of commercial real estate UK Chris Richardson as the firm builds on the growth of its Manchester office, which opened in Spinningfields in 2024.

His previous roles include senior positions at BTO Solicitors, Shoosmiths, Pinsent Masons and HBJ Gateley.

Simon said: “It is a privilege to join the commercial real estate team at Aberdein Considine. 

“The firm has a strong reputation in a full range of legal areas, which is underpinned by its dedicated and client-focused approach and the depth of expertise across its network of offices.

“I look forward to working with Chris and the wider commercial property team to build on their success and support the firm’s continued UK expansion.”

Chris added: “Simon is a strong addition to our commercial property team at Aberdein Considine. 

“With his support, we will continue to drive growth across the commercial real estate sector across the UK, and he will play an integral role as we build new relationships in the market.

“Clients are increasingly telling us that they want one firm that can handle all their legal services across all UK jurisdictions, which our continued expansion is designed to support. 

“Simon is aligned with Aberdein Considine’s personalised and partner-led approach, alongside our commitment to providing clients with the highest levels of advice and service on either side of the border.

“Simon will work closely with our commercial property experts across the business, including Idrees in Manchester, to position us for future growth.”

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