Real Estate: £150 million and above

David Jones predominantly advises international investors on major acquisitions and disposals, including related finance and tax elements, with a notable focus on South Korean investment into the UK. He is also head of Ashurst's global real estate capital markets division.

"David is a standout lawyer in the London marketplace. He is the primary reason we go back to Ashurst with such regularity."

"David is someone you want on your team; he is commercially-minded and eminently practical."

Richard Vernon advises property developers and house builders on large-scale commercial and residential development projects, including major urban and transport regeneration schemes. He also handles landlord and tenant work in the retail, office and leisure sectors.

Sarah Sivyour regularly advises on the acquisition and redevelopment of high-value London properties as well as handling large portfolio transactions. She is highly experienced in co-ordinating complex corporate real estate deals involving the need for associated tax, funding and restructuring advice. She also serves as the global co-head for projects and real estate at Ashurst.

"Sarah's advice is commercial and practical. Her ability to negotiate complex situations is also second to none."

Tim Regis is involved in a wide range of real estate matters including large-scale joint ventures for investment and regeneration projects. He has significant expertise in mixed-use residential development schemes and those concerning logistics sites.

"Tim is a brilliant lawyer and I have enjoyed working with him on every project."

"Tim is always on hand to provide input on more complex matters and is able to get to the crux of the matter, acknowledging the commercial context to enable swift and practical decisions."

Henry Moss has extensive experience advising clients on a myriad of real estate matters, with a specific focus and expertise in the build-to-rent and private rental sectors which he leads for the firm. He advises developers, investors and public sector bodies on transactions such as development projects, regeneration schemes and disposal of assets.

"Henry offers balanced pragmatic advice, cuts to the chase and is enjoyable to work with."

"Henry is very bright, an excellent negotiator and a pleasure to work with."

"His wealth of knowledge, experience and creative thinking has allowed us to find solutions to the most daunting problems and is always accompanied by good humour."

Melanie Jordan advises clients, especially in the logistics and build-to-rent sectors, on a wide variety of real estate matters. She is vastly experienced handling acquisitions of large real estate portfolios, advising on the development of data centres across the UK and forward funding as well.

"Melanie's work ethic to see deals across the finish line is incredible. She is always able to provide answers to all of our questions."