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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The real estate team at Simmons & Simmons carries out a range of high-value investment transactions, as well as handling central London redevelopment projects. The firm is regularly instructed on office building acquisitions as well as leasing matters for both owners and corporate occupiers. The group has notable expertise across a diverse range of property types, including hotels, build-to-rent and mixed-use developments. The firm's clients include a number of real estate fund managers and sovereign wealth funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons represented Legal & General in its headquarters relocation, including the pre-let of 190,000 sq ft of space at Woolgate.

Strengths

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  • The Simmons team is very well set up. They are amazingly fast, always to our highest satisfaction, and due to their deep network and knowledge we receive both legal and commercial advice.

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  • The real estate team at Simmons & Simmons are excellent.

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  • Simmons have delivered top-quality advice on complex transactions. They are generally excellent.

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  • Simmons are good and collaborative.

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  • Simmons have all the necessary expertise for different topics and are quick to gather input from different departments. We received very good advice on complex matters during the transaction.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ali Crosthwaite
    Ali Crosthwaite

    Ali Crosthwaite

    Ali Crosthwaite has key experience in major redevelopment projects and investment transactions concerning prime London real estate. Her clients include institutional investors and private equity funds.

    • Ali is really good, particularly for leasing matters.

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    • Ali is very much a property lawyer and I have always been impressed by her. She is great.

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  • John Kelsey
    John Kelsey

    John Kelsey

    John Kelsey's wide-ranging real estate practice sees him advising on alternative asset transactions, including investment into and development of student accommodation, hotels and build-to-rent property. He is also well versed in real estate finance matters.

    • John is very knowledgeable, easy to work with and practical in his advice.

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    • John is a very experienced partner and is strong in delivery. He is very, very good.

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  • Jonathon Wilkes
    Jonathon Wilkes

    Jonathon Wilkes

    Jonathon Wilkes acts for investors and developers domestically and abroad on a wide range of real estate matters, including regeneration schemes, portfolio management and single-asset acquisitions. He can also provide complementary expertise in real estate finance and tax structuring.

    • Jonathon provides excellent client service.

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