John Flathers
Position: Partner
Departments
Services for your business: Commercial Property
Specialist Area:
John specialises in development projects, investment work, secured lending and lease negotiation. Wide experience of all areas of commercial property transactions.
Partner at Irwin Mitchell
Head of commercial property in Leeds
Specialises in development (commercial and residential); property funding; leases (retail); non-contentious construction (warranties and appointments); strategic land options.
"Impressive grasp of the law and highly commercial attitude."
Chambers and Partners Directory - 2005/06
Career:
- Trained at Biddle & Co, London EC2 and qualified in 1987;
- Assistant Solicitor at Hobson Audley, London EC4 until 1992;
- Moved to Irwin Mitchell in 1992 and appointed a partner in 1994;
- Head of Commercial Property (Birmingham Office) 2000/2002;
- Head of Commercial Property (Leeds Office) 1st January 2003 to date.
Publications:
- Various articles in Estates Gazette and Yorkshire Post
Member:
- Institute of Directors
- Leeds Law Society
- Investment Property Forum
Specialist Areas:
- Commercial Property
- Planning Law
