Orwins, the law firm for ambitious businesses and high net worth individuals, has advised on the £1 million acquisition of the Waverley Works – a 35,000 sq ft fully let warehouse with office accommodation in Sheffield.

Acting for a retained family office client together with the lender, Ryse Finance, Orwins was able to ensure that a really tight deadline for an auction purchase was met. The purchase and bridging finance, arranged in just seven days, was completed on 3 June 2026.

The Orwins team was led by Partner and Head of Secured Lending Avi Barr and Senior Associate Harry Wilshaw.

Barr said: “Commercial real estate investors and developers turn to Orwins for our advice and deep understanding and connections with bridging funders. Working with Ryse Financial, we were able to get this purchase over the line in just seven days.”

Joel Zimmer, a director at Ryse Financial said: “By working closely with the borrower, Orwins and other parties, Ryse structured funding that preserved income stability while showcasing the ongoing demand for flexible, short-term capital where speed and certainty of execution are critical. We look forward to working with Avi and the Orwins team on future funding arrangements.”