Jonathan Combe - Partner and head of property services group

Expert Profile

Jonathan is head of the property services team. He has a strong reputation throughout the North East for providing pragmatic and commercial advice, is client relationship partner for many of the firm's property clients and is recognised as a leader in his field by Chambers UK.

Jonathan is highly experienced in buying and selling land for development, development and joint venture agreements, investment sales and purchases. He regularly coordinates and project manages many of the larger development projects which the firm undertake.

In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys playing golf, and (now that he has retired from playing) watching rugby and coaching mini rugby at Percy Park RFC.

Jonathan's specialisms:

• Property development
• Property joint ventures
• Advising developers and banks on specialist property deals
• Urban regeneration
  

In the hot seat...

Why did you become a lawyer?
Because my mother said I was good at arguing with everyone, she meant arguing with her.

What has been the most challenging legal deal you've been involved in?
Dragonville Developments, development at Durham City Retail Park. It was a large development project on which we had to deal with 35 different sets of lawyers!

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Satisfied clients coming back.

What's the last music you bought?
So long go I cannot remember.  My children now download music for me onto my IPOD.

Describe how you live your life in 3 words.
To the full.

What are your personal ambitions?
To be happy both professionally and personally.

Are you a morning or evening person?
Morning.

What would be your dream day?
Watching the British Lions clinching a series winning victory in New Zealand/South Africa/Australia.

Which 4 famous people dead or alive would you most like to take to dinner?
Jesus Christ, Margaret Thatcher, Alexander The Great, and Leonardo Da Vinci.

Direct line: 0191 211 7925
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