I am a highly experienced real estate lawyer with a career spent helping public‑sector bodies, universities and major development partners bring complex projects to life.

At Wollens, I play a central role in supporting clients involved in large‑scale regeneration, development and strategic land projects across the UK.

Having led specialist teams in the Higher Education and public‑sector development space, I bring deep insight into how major schemes are structured, funded and delivered. My work spans town‑centre regeneration, transport‑linked development and ambitious master‑planning programmes. I also have a strong interest in sustainability and the transition to net zero, advising clients on green leases, modern delivery structures and long‑term estate strategies.

I’m known for coordinating multidisciplinary legal and commercial teams and for bringing a project‑management‑driven approach to high‑value, high‑profile schemes. Clients tell me they value my ability to connect the technical, commercial and strategic elements of a project, ensuring partners and stakeholders stay aligned throughout every stage.

Testimonials

My will was all done remotely by phone, notes, letters due to the distance involved – about 145 miles, general health and Covid restrictions.
More recently I had a serious illness with loss of driving license and other lasting problems but I have been very lucky with the outcome. What seemed difficult was much easier with the help I was given. Excellent service. Solicitor Alex Jenkins and secretary Enya Garrett have been friendly, considerate, shown knowledge in an understanding way throughout preparing my will – and I have never met them.
Wollens is highly recommended.

Craig and Shirley at Wollen’s have supported us throughout a particularly tricky matter, where usual routes of communication were not possible. The advice that we were given was always very clear and concise and we found Wollen’s very responsive to any queries or concerns. They were conscious of the weighty emotional element involved but very mindful of removing the emotion from decision making processes, which made it easier to see the bigger picture. I would certainly recommend to friends or colleagues requiring legal support.

From the initial request, price quote, discussion and follow up we couldn’t have wanted a better, more personal and quick approach to help us have a contract checked over. Marco was extremely helpful, personable and knowledgeable. He cut through all the lawyers jargon and made it all very easy to understand. We would wholeheartedly recommend Wollen’s and are looking forward to working with Marco as our sons career progresses in the future.

Trusted Wollens with the sale of my share of a business that I had started from scratch some 20 years ago so as you can imagine this was quite a sensitive journey for me. Have never done anything like this before so didn’t know quite what to expect, expectations and reality are quite different, but Wollens have your best interests at heart so you can’t rush a good job. The sale has now all gone through and I can move on with the next part of my life. I thank Wollens and both Emma’s very much for all their hard work.