Real Estate: £50-150 million
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
Contact number
020 7242 1011About
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
DAC Beachcroft provides a multi-disciplinary service to UK and overseas organisations whose property assets are at the heart of their business. With over 135 lawyers we have one of the UK's largest dedicated Real Estate practices. We are ranked in "The Lawyer's" top ten real estate lawyers.
We practice in three main areas; residential, retail centres and commercial investment for national and international clients.
Residential: we operate from conception through to sale, with strategic land advice a particular area of expertise. We work for all 12 of the country's leading housebuilders on schemes that include: joint venture and the private rented sector.
Retail centres: our team delivers development and litigation, as well as customised, complex volume asset management across 13.8m sq ft of space in the country's largest shopping and leisure destinations.
Commercial Investment: our team advises institutional, international and private investors and developers on acquisitions, funding and disposals in office, hotel, government, health, agricultural, retail and leisure sectors.
Christopher Stanwell leads the Planning team, which is an integrated part of our Real Estate practice. Construction, litigation, tax and finance experts are also key elements of the comprehensive support available, supporting speed of execution and integrated communication.
Chambers Review
DAC Beachcroft demonstrates considerable expertise in the residential real estate space, advising leading house builders on development projects and strategic land acquisition. The team is also adept at handling high-value investment transactions and portfolio management, as well as advising on real estate joint ventures. The group regularly acts for clients in the retail sector, including shopping centre owners and tenant retailers, while also advising developers, institutional investors and funds in respect of significant real estate deals.
Work Highlights
- DAC Beachcroft represented Starwood Capital Group and Property Alliance Group in their joint venture to develop a mixed-use site in central Manchester, consisting of a hotel, apartments and restaurants as well as a residential tower and office space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DAC Beachcroft are well equipped to manage a wide range of issues and have a multidisciplined team with strong talent."
"The firm is very detailed with all the expertise required to deliver what we need. They are incredibly responsive to complex issues and help us deliver our goals."
"DAC understood tasks and took the pressure off of us, properly leading transactions and the work they did was fantastic."
"They are very quick to respond and will always manage the matters in line with our needs."
"The team has commercial acumen and is quick and responsive."
"DAC Beachcroft are well equipped to manage a wide range of issues and have a multidisciplined team with strong talent."
"The firm is very detailed with all the expertise required to deliver what we need. They are incredibly responsive to complex issues and help us deliver our goals."
"DAC understood tasks and took the pressure off of us, properly leading transactions and the work they did was fantastic."
"They are very quick to respond and will always manage the matters in line with our needs."
"The team has commercial acumen and is quick and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Charlotte Wilson acts for clients on a range of residential development matters, focusing particularly on strategic land acquisitions and associated agreements. She also advises on the negotiation of development partnerships and joint ventures.
"Charlotte understands, to the minute detail, how her drafting affects the commerciality of a deal."
"She is an excellent solicitor, extremely detailed and rated by clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
DAC Beachcroft LLP
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Andrew Boulton
Ashley Dewar
Christopher Stanwell
Crispin Tomlinson
David Manifould
Gemma Leonard
Glenn Ruddy
James Ross
Lucy Walsh
Maddie Ball
Nick Marshall
Nick Taylor
Paul Hicks
Paul McCartney
Head of Department
Sakis Tombolis
Clients
Provided by DAC Beachcroft LLP
Barratt/David Wilson
Bellway
Bouygues
Crest Nicholson
Greenridge
Hines
Linden
Persimmon
Royal London
Taylor Wimpey
Westfield