As a partner in Burness Paull’s dedicated English Commercial Real Estate team, Barry acts for a variety of funds and property companies in the acquisition, development, re-financing and disposal of commercial real estate.

Qualified to practise in England and Wales and in Scotland, Barry has a wealth of experience in commercial leasing - with a particular focus on the retail and office sectors and property asset management. 

Having worked in the City of London for nine years, Barry has extensive experience of high-value commercial development and investment deals as well as transactions in the corporate occupier, hotel, film & TV and retail sectors.

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