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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG is well regarded for handling big-ticket real estate transactions, from investment acquisitions and asset management to complex development matters. It is equipped to advise on deals in the retail and leisure sectors, among a variety of other areas. The firm's clients include prominent institutional investors, public sector entities and house builders, and it also advises both landlords and occupiers on major corporate lettings.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG advised USS on the real estate and asset management aspects of its joint venture with Assura to build essential NHS infrastructure.

Strengths

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  • Gowling are thorough and competent. They listen to client needs, are accurate and answer all questions promptly.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Gowling have a large team from which they can service all real estate needs. They are professionally competent as well as savvy in contract negotiations and litigation.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Gowling provide quality and consistency across a range of real estate aspects. They want to help their clients be a success.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Gowling have good attention to detail and personal service. Their day-to-day work is handled efficiently, but when they need to step up and provide complex advice they are seamless.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

  • Gowling give good, clear advice. They don't sit on the fence but tell you how you really think and advise you on the way forward.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nick Mumby
    Nick Mumby

    Nick Mumby

    Nick Mumby has valuable experience advising clients on development matters, particularly in relation to the build-to-rent market.

    • Nick is our main point of contact and he is reliable and trustworthy.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Nick is technically excellent while being commercial. He can navigate the most complex, commercially sensitive issues while working collaboratively with opposing parties. Very skilful and personable.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Nick balances the requirement of getting into the detail while also managing his team well to ensure there is enough bandwidth.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Nick is very good, he does a good job. He is a good technician, a good execution lawyer and has a lovely manner.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

    • Nick is good at development.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
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