REAL ESTATE
SECTOR LAWYERS
Direction and support on every single type of legal matter that affects your real estate business.
In the last three years we have helped 900+ clients worldwide to resolve their real estate legal needs. Our work doesn't stop there, and that's why some of our client relationships have lasted for over 46 years. Our real estate focused clients have relied on us to help them to deliver thousands of projects, identify key risks, keep their businesses running smoothly, guide them through change and to step in if things go wrong.
We assist businesses in navigating complex property laws, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and protecting your interests in property transactions. From drafting and reviewing commercial leases to advising on property tax matters, our legal experts are here to support your business's real estate needs.
Whether you’re a bank, developer, local authority, listed property company or private equity firm, and regardless of your portfolio’s size or location, our team is ready to handle every legal challenge you face.
Real estate sector highlights
1800+
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900+
46+
businesses and investors
areas of law
real estate focused clients
years and counting
active in the real estate sector trusted us to advise and represent them last year on a range of legal matters.
are covered by our specialist teams and are ranked in Chambers and Legal 500.
trusted us to deliver thousands of projects on their behalf in the last three years.
is the longest relationship our team has with some of our clients.
1800+
50
businesses and investors
areas of law
active in the real estate sector trusted us to advise and represent them last year on a range of legal matters.
are covered by our specialist teams and are ranked in Chambers and Legal 500.
900+
46+
real estate focused clients
years and counting
trusted us to deliver thousands of projects on their behalf in the last three years.
is the longest relationship our team has with some of our clients.
Legal support for real estate businesses.
Whether you're managing a retail store, leasing office space, or overseeing a commercial property portfolio, having reliable legal support is essential. We specialise in commercial property law, and help businesses like yours everyday on lease negotiations, property acquisitions, and real estate disputes.
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- Data Centres
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We provide legal support tailored to the unique and evolving challenges of data centre projects worldwide. We guide our data centres clients from initial site acquisition and planning to construction, financing, and real estate structuring.
Our solutions are customised to fit projects of all scales, including large hyperscaler developments.
Beyond development, we continue to support clients through the operational phase, handling ongoing legal matters such as telecoms and power purchase agreements, facilities management, maintenance contracts, and operational risk mitigation.
We also assist organisations transitioning to outsourced IT solutions or using data centres for the first time, offering clear guidance on the essential legal frameworks and documentation needed to implement effective data centre strategies.
- Hospitality and Leisure
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Whether your business is financing, operating or developing bespoke boutique hotels, pubs, restaurants, national chain offerings, gaming or other leisure-focussed sites our specialist legal teams routinely advise similar businesses to achieve success in their goals.
- Life Sciences
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Life sciences companies face unique real estate challenges that require specialised legal expertise. Whether you're acquiring laboratory space, negotiating leases for manufacturing facilities, or dealing with complex regulatory compliance, our team of real estate lawyers is here to help.
We understand the intricacies of the life sciences sector, including the specific needs for R&D facilities, cleanroom environments, and biotech campuses. Our lawyers provide guidance on zoning, land use, and environmental regulations to ensure your real estate transactions are smooth and compliant.
With our in-depth knowledge of the industry, we offer proactive solutions to help life sciences companies navigate evolving regulations and secure real estate that supports their growth and innovation.
Find out more about our life sciences team on their specialist sector page.
- Living Sector
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We love living. Work with a team of legal experts who consider your commercial goals and get your ideal structure right the first time. Our living sector offering provides our clients with a clear steer on how to protect your bottom line during legislative change.
Find out more about our living sector team on their specialist sector page.
- Logistics and Light Industrials
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As global economic dynamics change, consumer demands evolve, and the requirements of retailers and distribution specialities increase the demand for multi-disciplined teams and full-service offerings.
Our logistics team boasts leading specialists from a variety of disciplines including real estate, transport, energy, retail and consumer. This mix makes for a strong, talented group of lawyers who can draw on their individual experiences and sector knowledge to deliver innovative, commercial solutions at every point of your journey.
- Workspaces
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We focus particularly on major office investors, PE Houses, developers and lenders. We are well connected in the workspaces sector and use that inside knowledge to our clients’ advantage, whether that is advising on a particularly tricky rights of light issue, structuring a forward funding or a joint venture.
We regularly advise on key legal issues including rights of light, title complexities, planning obligations, and ESG compliance in office developments. Whether you're acquiring premium office space, funding workspace portfolios, or redeveloping commercial buildings, we provide commercially driven, sector-specific legal advice that protects your investment and unlocks long-term value.
Case Studies
Case Studies
£275m sale to US hotel group signals new future for London's BT Tower
The iconic BT Tower has dominated London’s skyline for many years – providing the heart of the broadcasting network that enabled the nation to watch the majority of live TV. But now, following a unique £275m deal, this 620ft Grade II listed tower and surrounding buildings are set to be reborn as a luxury hotel.
Access the case studySustainably transforming a major listed property in central London.
We supported an iconic private bank and wealth manager. Delivering swift, seamless transaction success. Acting for Coutts, who facilitated the loan funds for this deal, we needed to move £37million swiftly and seamlessly.
Access the case studyOne strategic sale, delivered across eight countries for a leader in modular construction.
We acted for Shepherd Building Group (SBG), a Yorkshire-based business, on the real estate aspects of the sale of their Portakabin business to a French investor. Known for their innovative modular structures, Portakabin operates across Europe with a significant portfolio of properties and manufacturing facilities.
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