Nicola Wood is a commercial real estate partner with extensive experience in high-value transactions. Her career spans roles in City and regional firms, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on complex property matters.

After beginning her career with Russell-Cooke, Nicola gained valuable expertise in property finance before transitioning to Freshfields, where she became a trusted advisor to London transport infrastructure clients, pension fund providers, and multidisciplinary M&A teams.

In her time as head of department in a regional law firm, she further honed her skills, representing diverse clients across sectors. Since joining the real estate group of DAC Beachcroft in 2022, she has advised both private and public sector clients from the firm’s Manchester and London offices.

Her particular strengths include landlord and tenant transactions and critical relocations in the retail, office, and logistics sectors. She has guided financial institutions, government bodies, and insurance companies through head office moves and regional centre relocations.

Clients value her clear, pragmatic advice and her dedication to keeping transactions on track. By collaborating closely with in-house legal teams, she ensures that deadlines are met, and challenges are resolved efficiently.

Recent client feedback highlights her impact:

“Without Nicola’s support throughout, our business would not be where it is today.“

“Effective and commercially minded, providing much-needed assistance for our business-critical transactions.“

“A great lawyer.“

“Calm, solutions-focused, and very responsive.“

Whether you need guidance on a high-stakes transaction or day-to-day support for your real estate portfolio, Nicola offers the expertise and dedication to achieve your goals.