Acuity Legal, a leading commercial law firm has scooped a top prize being named ‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ at the prestigious annual Insider Wales Property Awards 2016 held at Cardiff’s City Hall in Cardiff on 14 June 2016.
Acuity has advised on £1.3bn worth of property transactions in Wales over the last year, in sectors including housing, commercial space, energy and leisure.
Judges were impressed by the firm’s involvement in “landmark” schemes and its variety of work.
The award recognises law firms with a specialism in commercial property who have made a big impact on the property industry in Wales over the last year.
Acuity was also involved in the ‘Property Deal of the Year Award’, won by its client Rightacres Property for the agreement to lease BBC Cymru Wales its new 150,000 square foot broadcasting headquarters at Central Square in Cardiff. The BBC’s decision triggered a £400m commitment by Legal & General to develop the area.
Acuity played a key role in the deal, which one judge described as “the deal of the decade”.
Jonathan Geen, Partner who heads up the Real Estate team at Acuity Legal, said:
“We had a fantastic 2015, working on a diverse range of projects and establishing a national reputation for excellence. We are particularly proud to have advised on the Central Square funding deal, and BBC Wales headquarters, which became Wales’ largest ever property deal.
The award also recognizes our expansion into major schemes outside of Wales and establishment of a London office. To win a prestigious award after such a successful year is a huge honour and reflects the hard work and commitment of the whole team.”
Acuity Legal is a leading commercial law firm, which delivers a full commercial service to its clients with their business plans. The firm acts for a portfolio of UK businesses and global companies with UK interests from its offices in Cardiff and London.