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Charles Russell Speechlys

Real Estate: £50-150 million

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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Our Real Estate sector is central to Charles Russell Speechlys. With over 40 real estate lawyers in London, we cover key focus areas:


Corporate Real Estate: We act for well-known and niche institutional developers, investors, property companies and urban estates. The scale of our resource means we have the ability to service their small as well as their most significant transactions. Our dedicated tenant team support commercial occupiers in their acquisition of offices.

Regeneration: Our regeneration practice leads the contractual elements of some of the largest and most complex mixed use schemes in the country. We have particular expertise on Joint Venture and Partnership arrangements of all types.

Private Wealth: We work alongside our Private Wealth team to guide and provide advice on our clients’ real estate transactions, particularly where they are not familiar with UK practices. We also advise a large number of international clients investing in the UK.

Sports/Leisure/Retail/Food & Beverage: We act for well-known national and international occupiers in these sectors, working in specialist groups to provide our clients with every aspect of legal advice required.

Planning & Construction: We advise on large scale planning inquiries, disputes and adjudications, together with strategic advice to clients on large scale developments and compulsory purchase. The group is a central part of the wider real estate team to provide our significant experience on transactional matters.




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Real Estate: £50-150 million - London (Firms)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Charles Russell Speechlys offers expertise in residential, office and commercial development, including major urban regeneration projects. It handles property portfolio management transactions as well as high-value investment sales and purchases. The group often acts for charities, retailers and corporate occupiers on their real estate needs. It has further expertise in a number of alternative asset classes, including care homes and data centres.

Work Highlights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys advised Vistry Homes on its acquisition of the Ford Airfield site in West Sussex and its subsale to a joint venture entity.

Strengths

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys have excellent knowledge of all relevant areas of legislation including emerging new legislation. They house a great team.

    Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK
  • Charles Russell Speechlys is a very professional organisation that provides excellent advice to its clients. They go above and beyond to support businesses and consistently handle complex matters.

    Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK
  • They are experts in all fields and have strong sector knowledge, experience, good communication and a drive to bring transactions to a close.

    Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK
  • Being client-centric, they take time to understand our unique business objectives and tailor advice accordingly. They are also committed to staying abreast of industry developments and legal changes.

    Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK
  • They are very personable, have demonstrated an unrivalled understanding of some very complex matters and take time to understand clients' requirements, targets and timescales.

    Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kim Lalli
    Band 2Kim Lalli

    Kim Lalli

    Kim Lalli is a vastly experienced real estate practitioner. Specialising in development work, she frequently represents house builders in a range of matters, including strategic land acquisition and site disposals.

    • Kim is really, really good. She is excellent.

      Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK
    • Kim has a complete understanding and appreciation of the nature and risks of our business. She keeps abreast of ongoing matters and builds confidence that we are being looked after as a whole.

      Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK
  • Band 4Louise Ward
    Band 4Louise Ward

    Louise Ward

    Louise Ward has noted experience in a broad range of real estate matters including acquisitions, refinancings and commercial lettings. Her client base includes investors and developers in sectors such as life sciences and healthcare.
    • Louise is a great lawyer.

      Real Estate: £50-150 million respondentUK

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