Real Estate: £150 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
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+1 212 903 9000About
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Our real estate team advises domestic and international real estate investors, developers and occupiers in relation to big ticket, complex real estate transactions. Our strengths lie in our core areas of premium Investment, premium Projects (regeneration/development), Real Estate M&A and Distressed Real Estate.
Chambers Review
The real estate team at Linklaters is able to draw on a deep pool of corporate, finance and property experts in order to tackle complex mandates. Core areas of expertise for the group include investment transactions, distressed real estate, regeneration and other development matters, with further expertise in matters relating to real estate joint ventures and corporate occupiers. The firm advises clients both in the UK and around the globe, including funds and other institutional investors.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised City Developments Limited on its purchase of St Katherine Docks in London from Blackstone for £395 million.
Strengths
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"Linklaters is consistently high quality and has strong integration between specialists within the firm."
"Linklaters have qualified real estate lawyers for complex matters."
"Linklaters provide a large team that is able to move at pace, stand up and manage very well."
"Linklaters has a strong core team with easy access to other experts. They understood the drivers of our transaction and the economic and commercial factors at play, focusing on the specific risks."
"The firm is able to simplify complex matters into easy-to-understand discussions and recommend appropriate solutions."
"Linklaters is consistently high quality and has strong integration between specialists within the firm."
"Linklaters have qualified real estate lawyers for complex matters."
"Linklaters provide a large team that is able to move at pace, stand up and manage very well."
"Linklaters has a strong core team with easy access to other experts. They understood the drivers of our transaction and the economic and commercial factors at play, focusing on the specific risks."
"The firm is able to simplify complex matters into easy-to-understand discussions and recommend appropriate solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Andy Bruce is global head of real estate at Linklaters and also leads the team in London. He is often brought in to advise on major urban regeneration projects as well as assisting clients with substantial property portfolios across the UK and Europe.
"Andy is a very supportive senior partner. No matter how tight the deadline, he works out a plan."
"Andy has a very calm but robust manner which has been a great strength when working under pressure."
"Andy is one of the most experienced lawyers that I have worked with. The way he approaches deal matters is simply first class."
"Andy shows excellent leadership and a calm, commercial point of view that is well argued."
"Andy is a well-rounded lawyer who is easy to work with and has great legal insights that cut to the chase. His commercial awareness makes sure that his advice is practical."
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