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Baker McKenzie's Real Estate group assists institutional and private equity investors, multinationals, banks, hotels and REITS with all of their global real estate needs, from buying, selling and leasing property to financing and constructing major projects. As a one-stop shop for real estate legal services across key markets, we develop world-class transactional strategies, provide corporate real estate services, and advise on global data center real estate development and management.




Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £150 million and above - London (Firms)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie can offer clients the benefit of a full-service real estate practice with international capabilities. The firm acts for an enviable list of blue-chip clients, including prominent corporate occupiers, in sectors including hospitality and retail. It regularly handles commercial leasing and asset investment transactions, and is also adept at providing real estate due diligence on major corporate transactions. The group has further strength in site acquisition and funding for large-scale development and regeneration projects.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie represented Pennine House, owners of property on Well Street, Bradford in a judicial review challenge to Bradford council's decision to de-pedestrianise Well Street.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Justin Salkeld
5
Justin Salkeld
5
Band 5

Justin Salkeld has considerable knowledge of the real estate investment market and is often sought after by clients to assist with disposals and acquisitions of individual assets and property portfolios. He also has complementary expertise in the real estate finance aspects of large development and investment deals.

Justin has been an excellent adviser. His deep knowledge of UK construction law, combined with a practical and commercially aware approach, has made him a trusted point of contact for us.

Justin is very impressive. His experience ensures he gives the exact advice you want. Commercial awareness is what makes him a great lawyer as he has impeccable understanding of clients' situations.

Ben Farnell
6
Ben Farnell
6
Band 6

Ben Farnell is often seen representing clients regarding complex real estate development work, acquisitions and joint ventures, with a particular niche regarding data centres.

Ben is a great lawyer to work with.

Ben is very approachable and down to earth. He makes clear what market practices and norms are.

Ben is a great person to have onside. He is always the calm person in the room, but never underestimated.

Ben is experienced and to the point.

Ben is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and makes himself available to ensure time-critical issues are resolved throughout the acquisition process.

Stefanie Price
6
Stefanie Price
6
Band 6
Stefanie Price handles high-value real estate transactions for clients including investors and high-profile corporate occupiers. She has notable experience in a range of asset classes, including student accommodation, prime office space and logistics sites.

Stefanie is a great lawyer with wide experience across all sectors of real estate.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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London (Firms)

Real Estate: £150 million and above

Justin Salkeld
5
Justin Salkeld
5
Band 5
Ben Farnell
6
Ben Farnell
6
Band 6
Stefanie Price
6
Stefanie Price
6
Band 6

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