International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has strengthened its UK-wide real estate practice with the appointment of Newcastle-based partner Mark Tait.
Joining from DWF, Mark specialises in commercial real estate work, including investment, development and asset management transactions. Some of Mark's recent work includes the development and letting of retail parks in Prudhoe, Shiremoor and Wynyard, and industrial developments on the Team Valley Trading Estate and Tyne Tunnel Trading estates.
Regarded as a 'key name' in the Legal 500 Real Estate North rankings for commercial property in Newcastle, Mark acts for a diverse client base primarily based within the North East of England, and brings to the firm almost 20 years' experience in the real estate sector.
He joins the firm after more than a decade at DWF, having also previously worked at Eversheds. Mark's appointment comes hot on the heels of fellow real estate partner Adam Heather's arrival, who also joined the firm from DWF in July.
Mark said:
“I am thrilled to join the Womble Bond Dickinson real estate team. Their client base, and reputation in the real estate sector, is impressive. I am eager to assist growing the practice further, and to build on the excellent client service and sector knowledge we provide to clients both locally, and nationwide.”
John Ralph, partner, and head of WBD's North East commercial real estate team and its UK real estate sector offering, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Mark to Womble Bond Dickinson. We look forward to working with Mark in driving ongoing growth of our real estate sector practice within the North East and beyond.
“Mark's extensive real estate experience, coupled with his dedication to exceptional client service, are a welcome addition to our fast growing team.”
(From left to right): John Ralph, Victoria Redman and Mark Tait
