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BCLP

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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BCLP

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

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BCLP has a formidable presence in the London real estate market, with a deep bench of practitioners who are regularly instructed to advise on some of the highest-value deals in the market. Lawyers within the group are active across the full spectrum of real estate development including large residential schemes, infrastructure projects and regeneration initiatives. The team acts for an enviable array of blue-chip clients, including leading domestic and international investors, asset management companies and major landowners. It is also frequently involved in negotiating major lettings and pre-lets with high-profile corporate occupiers.

Work Highlights

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  • BCLP advised Landsec on the development of Hill House, London into a 20-storey office space.

Strengths

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  • BCLP has a very capable team and is proactive in identifying commercial issues.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • The firm is excellent at summarising complex issues and providing clear advice on next steps. They are amazing at rising to the occasion and leading where appropriate.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • BCLP are good from trainee to senior partner and have a culture of excellence.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Throughout our deal they were able to bring in subject matter experts as specific issues arose. They are truly remarkable.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • I have absolutely nothing but the highest praise for BCLP. They are excellent and stand almost above all the other bigger names in the field.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Chris de Pury
    Band 1Chris de Pury

    Chris de Pury

    Chris de Pury is a highly respected figure in the market. He represents both domestic and international investors in big-ticket transactions relating to single assets as well as substantial property portfolios.

    • Chris is the best lawyer I have ever worked with.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Chris sees through all the noise and is an excellent commercial negotiator.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Chris is an excellent lawyer who I trust implicitly with our legal work.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Band 2Samant Narula
    Band 2Samant Narula

    Samant Narula

    Samant Narula has considerable expertise in relation to big-ticket real estate investment transactions, along with joint ventures and fund formation. He assists clients, including overseas investors and property companies, with the acquisition and disposal of property portfolios as well as single assets including retail and office buildings.

    • Samant is brilliant. He provides fantastic client service, is very responsive and summarises complicated legal points into key points for our consideration.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Samant is very attentive. He checks in and gives recommendations and introductions to the team.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Samant's real strength is his knowledge of the market and the people in it. He is incredibly pragmatic and solutions-oriented.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Samant is really generous with his time and is always thinking about our business. He understands our drivers and objectives, gives us insight in the market and is really good at getting to know us.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Samant is very responsive and provides sound, commercial advice.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Band 3Claire Milton
    Band 3Claire Milton

    Claire Milton

    Claire Milton advises an impressive roster of developers and investment funds on high-value real estate acquisitions, disposals and development joint ventures. She is also well versed in leasing matters relating to both developments and investment portfolios.
    • Claire is fantastic. She is a very detailed lawyer.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Claire is a force of nature and very well known in the industry. She is extremely knowledgeable, hugely experienced, very dependable and always available.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

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