Heather Roberts, who joined Raworths in 2023 as legal director, has been promoted to partner and head of commercial real estate. Heather has over 25 years of experience working for investors, developers, landlords, tenants and banks.
Recommended by Legal 500, one of the UK's leading independent research guides for legal professionals, she has a wide range of expertise, from investment, development and asset management work to advising small and medium-sized businesses on portfolio purchases and leases. We provide knowledge.
Since joining Raworths, Heather has worked with a wide range of clients including Harvey Jones Home Limited, the national retail portfolio of premium kitchen chains, and has contributed to the growth of the commercial real estate team.
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She also provided specialist legal advice to SEN specialist education provider Bloomfield South SILC School and worked with multiple stakeholders including Leeds City Council, the Directorate for Children and Families, the Department for Education and White Rose Business. We have secured new facilities for the park. It opened in September.
John Carter, a senior associate who joined Roworth in 2013, was also promoted to partner in recognition of his role in the team's significant growth.
John has built trusting relationships not only with his clients, but with his team and the company as a whole. For the past 10 years, we have been providing high-quality legal advice during difficult times for the sector.
John regularly advises landlords and tenants on commercial leases and other landlord and tenant issues, as well as working on complex commercial real estate transactions such as option agreements on large residential developments. .
Key clients include the trustees of the Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust, whose portfolio includes Thorpe Arch Estate, a 385-acre commercial and industrial estate in Wetherby.
John has also been recognized as a 'Rising Associate' in the latest edition of Chambers UK 2025, the leading legal industry guide.
This promotion will enable the specialist division, one of North Yorkshire’s largest specialist commercial property teams, to continue to expand until 2025.
The team aims to capitalize on opportunities in a range of growth areas, including renewable energy and the government's campaign to free up more private land to accelerate development, as announced in the Autumn Budget. Masu.
Matthew Hill, Head of Commercial Client Services, said: “This is well-deserved recognition of Heather and John’s valuable contributions to the company and the role they have played in cementing our reputation as leading commercial real estate professionals.
“Investing in our people is a key growth strategy here at Roworth. Our employees are our greatest asset and their dedication and hard work is always rewarded at every level.”
“This is a new era for our commercial real estate team and an exciting opportunity to grow our portfolio both in size and geography.
“We draw on the expertise of our employment, trusts, wills and estates (TWE) and corporate and commercial teams, work closely with our wider commercial and private client practice areas, and excel in serving both our clients locally. We will continue to provide legal advice to the public,” and nationally. ”
Raworths added that the promotion caps off a year of expansion and industry recognition for the company, which employs more than 70 staff and provides integrated services for both commercial and residential customers under one roof. Ta.
