Graham is the head of the Derby office and heads up the Derby Property team. His particular specialism is commercial and residential development acting on behalf of Developer, Landowner and Occupier. Graham’s experience extends to strategic land and short-term development land, with deal size varying from anything from small single-use developments to sites comprising 3000 units. He is known for his good, sound practical advice on how to get from A to B.

Graham spends the majority of his time dealing with residential development sites comprising conditional contracts, option agreements, promotion agreements, collaboration agreements and all manner of infrastructure and planning documents. He also undertakes similar work in the commercial sector but including forward funding and investment agreements, joint ventures and project management structures. Clients enjoy discussing ideas with Graham to reach a practical commercial solution.

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What clients say

"Graham Banks knows his stuff and is very commercial and deal-oriented. He is especially well-known by residential developers."

Chambers & Partners 2025

"There’s a real attention to understand your business and the environment it’s in. This then ensures advice and guidance is appropriate, risks are understood and then able to be managed."

Legal 500 2025

"Excellent at delivering efficient advice."

Chambers & Partners 2024

"Nimble and agile practitioner."

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"Sound reliable commercial advice."

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