Real Estate: £150 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Provided by Slaughter and May
Real estate forms a key part of the global investment market and is fundamental to the day-to-day operation of most businesses. We have considerable experience advising corporate occupiers, investors, developers, governments, funders and others on their real estate interests, requirements and strategies. We identify, assess and mitigate key risks to ensure the successful delivery of our clients’ objectives.
We deal with all aspects of real estate, encompassing development, investment, leasing, planning, environment, construction and the property aspects of corporate and financing transactions. Our key strength lies in our ability to deal with complex issues pragmatically and to help clients extract full value from their transactions. Our team has considerable experience across the full range of sectors.
- Advice on all forms of direct and indirect investment in real estate, with an understanding of the overriding commercial requirements.
- Well known for advising on headquarters developments and relocations.
- Experience in developing innovative structures including all types of property joint ventures.
- Advice on all aspects of development projects, from planning to post-completion operational issues.
- Fully integrated support on the real estate aspects of corporate and financing transactions.
- The resources and experience to project manage cross-border transactions involving substantial portfolios and multiple parties, acting together with leading local real estate counsel.
Chambers Review
Slaughter and May acts on corporate real estate matters for a wide range of clients, including investors and developers. It offers particular expertise in advising energy sector clients on real estate-related matters and is also regularly instructed on developments related to infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport and leisure sectors. The team has further experience advising high-profile corporate occupiers, including on headquarter relocations.
Work Highlights
- Slaughter and May advised Dentons on taking on its new London office at One Liverpool Street.
Strengths
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"You can tell Slaughter and May deal with complex matters day in, day out, because nothing is too big for them."
"The firm is very good at dealing with complex issues with a lot of moving parts."
"Slaughter and May have a strong ability to break complex matters down into simple, understandable examples."
"They always give clear, good and well-considered advice. It is to the point, with no padding."
"Slaughter and May's strengths are its accuracy of advice, attention to detail and speed of response. The team is commercial and personable."
"You can tell Slaughter and May deal with complex matters day in, day out, because nothing is too big for them."
"The firm is very good at dealing with complex issues with a lot of moving parts."
"Slaughter and May have a strong ability to break complex matters down into simple, understandable examples."
"They always give clear, good and well-considered advice. It is to the point, with no padding."
"Slaughter and May's strengths are its accuracy of advice, attention to detail and speed of response. The team is commercial and personable."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Edwarde is head of the real estate team at Slaughter and May and is experienced in a wide range of commercial real estate matters. She provides advice on strategic investment, development schemes and high-value corporate leasing, with notable expertise in matters concerning leisure and sports facilities.
"Jane Edwarde is very smart and resolute, with a can-do attitude."
"Jane is a superb partner and mentor."
"Jane is a superb real estate lawyer and it is not surprising that she advises some of the top developers in London."
John Nevin has extensive experience assisting clients with large acquisitions for both investment and development purposes, along with property disposals and leasing negotiations. He advises on matters relating to a wide range of asset types, including retirement living facilities, logistics sites and prime London office space. He is also recommended for advising corporate occupiers.
"John is commercially fantastic; you really feel like you're in a safe pair of hands."
"John is commercially astute and understands the market well and what can be achieved."
"John always gives excellent and clear advice and we always feel very glad he is acting for us and not the other side."
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