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Osborne Clarke LLP

Real Estate

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Osborne Clarke LLP

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Real Estate - South West

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Osborne Clarke has a highly accomplished and broad-ranging real estate practice with substantial investment and development experience, particularly in the retail and student accommodation markets. The team regularly works with national house builders and real estate investors. The firm is noted for its strength on real estate finance transactions, in addition to assisting clients with joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, including major portfolio acquisitions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Osborne Clarke advises The British Land Company on the management of its £500 million retail park portfolio, which comprises 500 units across England and Wales.

Strengths

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  • Osborne Clarke has very experienced lawyers who are used to complex transactions.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • The team at Osborne Clarke are very conscientious, very communicative and available on the phone. They understand the timescales.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • Osborne Clarke provide us with confidence that they have assessed all relevant legal issues. The team have drive and tenacity to get the deal over the line.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Colin Stratton
    Colin Stratton

    Colin Stratton

    Colin Stratton regularly handles the sale and acquisition of residential development sites and buildings, as well as strategic land matters.

    • Colin Stratton provides excellent service and is a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Ian Wilkinson
    Ian Wilkinson

    Ian Wilkinson

    Ian Wilkinson frequently advises on transactional real estate mandates, including the acquisition of single assets as well as portfolios.
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  • David North
    David North

    David North

    David North is noted for his experience pertaining to a variety of real estate mandates, including property acquisitions and lettings assistance. He has particular expertise in student accommodation development projects.

    • David is very commercial and pays strong attention to detail. His reporting is very clear.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Michelle McGurl
    Michelle McGurl

    Michelle McGurl

    Practice head Michelle McGurl advises on the sale and purchase of mixed-use and residential developments, as well as redevelopment schemes.
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  • Steve Schofield
    Steve Schofield

    Steve Schofield

    Steve Schofield is a respected real estate lawyer who primarily represents developers and house builder clients. He frequently advises on the financing and development of residential developments across the UK.
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  • Alice Conway
    Alice Conway

    Alice Conway

    Alice Conway is recognised for her practice advising clients on investments and development mandates, including in residential and retail property.

    • Alice Conway is a superb lawyer who can translate complex points into straightforward advice. She is very personable, which helps to get transactions done efficiently and amicably.

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