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Property & Construction

Property, construction and planning law

Property and Construction

Bermans Property and Construction team advises on all aspects of commercial property, construction and planning law.

We provide our clients with a flexible, partner-led approach and deliver practical, commercial advice. We work closely with our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team to ensure that we are able to offer our clients a complete service in any property or construction matter. With experience in handling small, bespoke cases to large-scale projects, we invest the same level of commitment in all of our clients regardless of size and scale.

The Property and Construction team maintains a strong presence and profile across the North West which ensures that we are best placed to utilise a strong network of like-minded businesses and professionals to our clients’ advantage.

Bermans is proud to be accredited by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Find out more here.


Clients we work with


  • Property developers
  • Building contractors
  • Commercial and residential landlords
  • Investment property companies
  • Fund and investment managers
  • SMEs
  • Banks, financial institutions and bridging funders
  • Public bodies

Key Services


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Commercial property

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Commercial leases for landlords and tenants
  • Security implementation for funders
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Construction

Drafting development documentation:
  • Building contracts
  • Collateral warranties
  • Deeds of appointment
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Residential property


Key Contacts


Fergal O'Cleirigh

Fergal O’Cleirigh

Fergal heads up the Property and Construction team in the Liverpool and Manchester offices. He specialises in commercial property transactions and his clients include property developers, investors, fund managers, banks and bridging loan companies.


Melanie Morris

Melanie Morris

Melanie is a Partner in our Property team and deals with a wide range of property matters, including all types of property finance, commercial property acquisitions and sales, residential and commercial developments and acquisitions and redevelopment of buy-to-let properties.


Usha Sharma

Usha qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and joined Bermans in December 2024 as a Partner in our Commercial Property Team.


James Harris

James joined Bermans in February 2025 as a Partner in our Property Team based between the firms Liverpool and Manchester offices.


Rebecca Fan

Rebecca joined Bermans in September 2016 as a Consultant in the Property team and advises a variety of clients from SMEs, private individuals and international investors.


Philippa Baty

Philippa Baty joined Bermans in October 2024 and is a Solicitor in our Property team.


Freya Wright

Freya joined Bermans in March 2024 and is a Solicitor in our Property team in Manchester.


Rachael Murphy

Rachael Murphy

Rachael joined Bermans in October 2014 and is a Paralegal in our Property team in Liverpool and is experienced in residential conveyancing and ensures her clients receive a smooth and hassle free experience when purchasing or selling a property.


Zaafir Hasan

Zaafir joined Bermans in March 2024 and is a Post-Completions Paralegal in our Property team based in Liverpool.


Jessica Murphy

Jessica joined Bermans in April 2022 and is currently a Trainee Solicitor in our Property team based in Liverpool.