Real Estate: £150 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 1
Contact number
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Chambers Review
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
- BCLP represented Landsec in connection with the £809 million sale of 21 Moorfields, a large office development, to an Australian buyer.
Strengths
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"BCLP's multidisciplined team gives a variety of viewpoints."
"The BCLP team has very strong negotiation skills and a broad range of expertise. I have confidence that I have the best legal team on my side when negotiating."
"BCLP has very smart and capable lawyers who have all bases covered."
"The team is skilled, versatile and understands client requirements and modus operandi. They respond quickly and enable the client to make quick decisions in an informed manner."
"BCLP's multidisciplined team gives a variety of viewpoints."
"The BCLP team has very strong negotiation skills and a broad range of expertise. I have confidence that I have the best legal team on my side when negotiating."
"BCLP has very smart and capable lawyers who have all bases covered."
"The team is skilled, versatile and understands client requirements and modus operandi. They respond quickly and enable the client to make quick decisions in an informed manner."
Notable Practitioners
Chris de Pury is head of the global real estate team at BCLP and a highly respected figure in the market. He represents both domestic and international investors in big-ticket transactions related to single assets as well as substantial property portfolios.
"Chris is an exceptionally strong lawyer. He handles complex cases very reliably."
"Chris is efficient and slick."
Alan Wight is widely respected in the market for his high-end landlord and tenant practice. He regularly represents both developers and occupiers on significant pre-lets and also assists with asset management work, often in relation to very high-profile buildings in London.
"I am a massive fan of Alan. He is great, sensible and a pleasure to deal with."
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 provides fantastic service and a client-centric approach. She is great to have in your corner."
"Claire is a strong negotiator with great experience."
"Claire has a deep understanding of our organisation and its commercial aims, providing strong technical advice."
Samant Narula has considerable expertise in relation to big-ticket real estate investment transactions, along with joint ventures and fund formations. 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 has his ear to the ground and is a pleasure to work with."