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Patrick Adie

National Head of Housebuilding & Strategic Land | Nottingham

“He is an exceptional lawyer who is responsive, pragmatic and commercial. He acts in the best interests of his clients." 
Chambers & Partners, 2025

Call: 0345 050 3273 Mobile: 0792 160 3239

About Patrick

Patrick is the National Head of Housebuilding & Strategic Land at Freeths, with responsibility for this sector across our 13 offices. He acts for many of the UK’s top 10 and top 20 housebuilders, developers, housing associations, contractors, promoters and estate owners. He specialises in large residential-led schemes (both immediate and strategic land) but has significant experience on all types of real estate transactions including mixed use developments, investment transactions, finance/funding and social housing.

He is known for providing an outstanding level of client service by being commercially focussed, highly responsive, working collaboratively with all those involved and finding pragmatic solutions. He concentrates on the long-term bigger picture of transactions and client relationships.

Patrick was awarded Solicitor of the Year 2022 by Nottinghamshire Law Society. He was also awarded Junior Lawyer of the Year earlier in his career. Patrick was also named as one of the Top 10 Remarkable East Midlands Real Estate Lawyers to Watch in 2023 by Business Today. Patrick is listed as a Leading Individual in Chambers and Partners (2025 edition).

The team that Patrick leads won Law Firm of the Year 2024 at the Insider Midlands Residential Property Awards, and the team shared the award for its part in the Property Deal of the Year 2024 at the Insider East Midlands Property Awards.

Patrick holds a 1st Class degree in Law and a 1st Class degree and Masters in Physics.

Patrick has been a board member and trustee for various charities including Faith in Families (an adoption agency) and The Opportunities Fund (a grant giving charity). He is currently an Executive Sponsor of our Balance Network, which works to ally with and promote gender equity initiatives at Freeths. 

Contact Patrick

Call: 0345 050 3273 

Mobile: 0792 160 3239

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Testimonial

  • "He is an exceptional lawyer who is responsive, pragmatic and commercial. He acts in the best interests of his clients."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • "Patrick Adie has got the absolute right balance of commerciality, knowledge, drive and pragmatism needed to conclude complex real estate transacti...

    Chambers & Partners

  • "Patrick Adie and his advice are crucial to the success of our business. I value and trust his advice implicitly."

    Chambers & Partners, 2025

  • “Patrick Adie is hard-working, commercially minded, and pragmatic and when providing advice it is clear and understandable. Patrick understands our...

    THE LEGAL 500

  • "Patrick Adie is a reassuring, commercially focused presence in complex land negotiations."

    The Legal 500, 2025

  • EH

    “Patrick is a breath of fresh air taking an innovative approach as a legal advisor whilst understanding commercial pressures. He is a strong leader...

    Emma Hunt, Head of Legal

    Vistry Group Plc

  • RC

    “Pat continues to impress with his pragmatic and commercial approach to complicated development deals. His ability to command a room with other hig...

    Robert Cole, Managing Director

    Mather Jamie

  • EC

    “I’ve worked with Pat and his Housebuilding & Strategic Land team for approx. 7 years across various large-scale developments in our portfolio. Pa...

    Ed Catchpole, Regional Director (Yorkshire & Central)

    Harworth Group Plc

  • BM

    “Patrick has always acted for our clients with dynamism, and has been able to provide solutions to complex issues in an expedient manner whilst hav...

    Ben Marshalsay, Partner and Head of Development

    Fisher German LLP

  • MC

    “Patrick always operates in a professional manner, working exceptionally well with the Barratt team. He constantly recognises the commercial risks...

    Mark Coates, Managing Director

    Barratt & David Wilson Homes North Midlands

  • AD

    “Having had the pleasure of working with Patrick on a few of our recent complex transactions we continue to be impressed and grateful by his abilit...

    Andrew Dauncey, Development Director

    Barratt & David Wilson Homes Mercia

  • GW

    “I’ve heard a lot of good things about Patrick over the last couple of years - a top new property lawyer on the scene. Having recently started work...

    Greg Wood, Land & Development Director

    Vistry Group Plc South East Midlands

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