Reece is a Partner in our Minerals department based in Leeds, specialising in the minerals and waste sector. He advises operators, landlords (private and public) and lending institutions as well as related industry sectors throughout the UK on business rates management and mitigation, agency, valuation, lease consultancy, estate management, and compensation matters.
Reece specialises in the valuation of a diverse range of specialist mineral and waste property types for purposes including loan security, compensation, accounts, capital valuation, and acquisition. Most of his work is based in the UK, however, he has also worked in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe.
Where business rates are concerned, Reece takes a proactive approach in identifying savings opportunities for clients and devises innovative solutions to any client’s issue. He mainly works with SME’s within the mineral industry and is currently the client manager for a major mineral operator within the UK. As an experienced negotiator with a forensic attention to detail, Reece has played a significant role in saving clients more than £20m over the life of the 2017 and 2023 Rating Lists. He also regularly provides advice to well-known industry trade associations such as the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and British Ceramic Confederation (BCC).
Reece also plays a key role in providing strategic acquisition and disposal advice for minerals and waste properties, ensuring optimal value is achieved for his clients. In addition, He also advises on the disposals of former quarries and landfills, contributing to sustainable development initiatives and strategic planning.
Furthermore, Reece provides advice in respect of rent negotiation and royalty reviews for a wide range of minerals and waste properties – driving optimal value and returns for stakeholders. He also oversees comprehensive lease management on behalf of landlords, ensuring operations run seamlessly. Reece routinely provides strategic advice and guidance, and negotiate Heads of Terms for options, leases and freehold acquisition and disposal in respect of minerals and waste properties.
Reece is a Chartered Minerals Surveyor, and a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) registered Valuer, as well as a member of the Rating Surveyor Association (RSA).