Derby law firm Flint Bishop has recruited of the entire real estate team from national law firm Freeths’ office in the city. Janet Rhodes, Sam Shepherd and Louise Calow, together with two legal assistants, have joined the commercial property department, making it one of the biggest real estate teams in the region.
The previous achievements included overseeing a complex private rented sector (PRS) scheme in Manchester, which had an estimated gross development value of more than £120 million. They also worked on the £18 million acquisition of a care home portfolio and a £9 million acquisition on behalf of a national bingo operator.
Ms Rhodes was head of Freeths' Derby real estate practice, where she was a partner. She has more than 25 years in the sector representing high-profile clients. As a partner at Flint Bishop, she will lead an 18-strong commercial property team.
