Schofield Sweeney solicitors played a pivotal role in enabling White Rose Education’s successful acquisition of two floors at The Granary, a historically significant Grade 2 listed building located in Leeds‘ bustling core.
Dating back to 1777, The Granary has undergone meticulous redevelopment, now offering 20,000 square feet of prime office space.
Schofield Sweeney, with over 160 solicitors, supports clients with corporate, commercial, conveyancing, education, employment, environmental & regulatory, litigation, real estate, restructuring & insolvency, planning, private wealth and tax law. The firm has offices in Bradford, Huddersfield, and Leeds.
Among a competitive field of contenders, White Rose Education emerged triumphant as the selected bidder for this sought-after property. Founder Tony Staneff expressed his delight, stating, “The Granary’s recent comprehensive redevelopment has elevated it to a premier office space in Leeds.” This acquisition seamlessly aligns with White Rose Education’s strategic expansion plans. The building will be a multifunctional hub with offices, training facilities, and media workstations, catering to around 80 staff.
Tony Staneff, Founder of White Rose Education, “Schofield Sweeney have been absolutely fantastic guiding us through this transaction in particular dealing with very tight timescales and for accommodating our bespoke needs.”
Pardeep Khela, Director at Schofield Sweeney, “I am thrilled to get this deal over the line. The transaction was substantial in terms of value, complexity and timescales. A big thank you to Tony at White Rise Education and Elizabeth at Knight Frank for their help on this. I look forward to working together on new projects in the future.”
For enterprises navigating expansion or property ventures, Schofield Sweeney’s accomplished real estate team stands poised to provide comprehensive services, ensuring lucidity and robust legal safeguards.
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Josie Geistfeld
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