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John Flathers

Partner | Leeds

"John Flathers provides practical advice which is easy to understand and works with me to achieve the results I require."
The Legal 500, 2024

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About John

John is a highly experienced real estate lawyer specialising in development, investment and property funding. In addition, John acts for several corporate occupiers and advises on their landlord and tenant issues. John has also done a lot of strategic land work advising clients whether on the landowner side or on the land acquirer side.

John is listed in The Legal 500 (2024 edition) as a Recommended Lawyer and as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2024 edition).

John is a Member of the CBI Regional Council for Yorkshire and the Humber. John was a Governor of Leeds Arts University for 12 years, his term ending in July 2019.

Memberships

  • Member of the CBI Regional Council for Yorkshire and the Humber.
  • John was a Governor of Leeds Arts University for 12 years, his term ending in July 2019.

Testimonials

  • “He is able to handle all matters referred to him in a commercial way and always provides a good service.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

  • “He has assisted on our more complex matters and has proven himself invaluable.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

  • “John is a trusted and dependable partner who provides us with commercial strategy and support.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

  • "John is a remarkable lawyer with very strong communication skills and strategic thought. His breadth and depth of knowledge and calm demeanour hav...

    Chambers & Partners, 2023

  • “John provides sensible, well thought out advice.”

    Chambers & Partners, 2023

  • "John Flathers of Freeths LLP has been impressive on a recent high value and complex sale, and on a subsequent instruction regarding an option to p...

    The Legal 500, 2022

  • "John Flathers is a consistent source of sensible advice that you can rely on."

    The Legal 500, 2022

  • "John Flathers is a highly effective specialist in his field, both as legal and commercial adviser. He was an excellent adviser in relation to the...

    Chambers & Partners, 2022

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