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Stephen Hickling

Partner, Birmingham

Stephen is a highly experienced real estate lawyer with over 24 years’ experience advising on complex development and investment transactions across the UK. He leads the Real Estate team in DWF’s Birmingham office..

Experience

Having previously spent several years working in-house for a national developer, Stephen combines strong private practice credentials with valuable in-house insight, enabling him to deliver commercially focused, pragmatic advice aligned with clients’ operational and strategic priorities.

He advises developers, investors and public sector bodies across a range of asset classes, including living-sector, logistics, retail and mixed-use developments. He has deep experience of delivery and divestment structures, including forward funding, forward sales and corporate joint ventures.

Stephen is known for his relationship-led approach, technical strength and ability to navigate complex transactions, as well as his commitment to mentoring and developing junior lawyers.