Dean is a partner in the real estate team. Primarily a development lawyer, he has been involved in a number of complex tax-driven schemes, joint ventures and construction projects for public sector bodies and private property companies and developers.
Dean has experience of all aspects of commercial real estate practice including development, institutional investment, portfolio management and real estate finance. Latterly, he has acted on a number of development schemes for and against national food retailers and increasingly on mixed-use regeneration schemes with a care home or other health-led element.
He is a member of Pro-Manchester and the Forum for the Built Environment.
Advised Sainsbury's on a number of major foodstore schemes across the North and Midlands.
Acted for Comet on its store acquisition and disposals programme.
Acted for Mamas & Papas in relation to its onging expansion programme.
Dean is a drummer in a classic rock band and enjoys scuba diving and backpacking.
“Dean Copley provides excellent service. He is happy to make decisions, take responsibility and does not throw everything back at me. He is an extremely capable individual. The service from him is fantastic and as a result of that he has had all of my work for the north of England”
Jo Try, Sainsbury's