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Slaughter and May

Real Estate: £150 million and above

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Slaughter and May

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About

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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.

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

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

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, leisure and retail sectors. The team has further experience advising high-profile corporate occupiers, including on headquarters relocations.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May advised the Ministry of Defence on its reacquisition of around 36,000 houses from the Annington Homes to bring them back into public ownership.

Strengths

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  • Slaughter and May have great depth of experience and good levels of responsiveness.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Slaughter and May are very commercial and always responsive. They understood which aspects of the deal would be most sensitive to us and ensured that our position was sufficiently protected.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Slaughter and May took a disorganised picture and brought order to the scene.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • They are without a doubt the best law firm I have ever used. They have a really nice manner, give excellent advice, and are approachable and available when you need them.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • I've always found the Slaughter and May team to cope with complexity with ease, seeing the wood from the trees when necessary and helping me as a client to understand what's important and what's not.

    Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jane Edwarde
    Band 3Jane Edwarde

    Jane Edwarde

    Jane Edwarde 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 is across everything, providing strong leadership and advice.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Jane provides great oversight and is always available to provide support when required.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Jane is a class act.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Jane has been a great partner when working through challenges.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Band 3John Nevin
    Band 3John Nevin

    John Nevin

    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 has created a name for himself as the go-to guy for law firm moves. He is a bright guy.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • John is a big name on the real estate scene.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • John showed a great ability to cut through to the key commercial points and ensured that the deal remained focused despite difficulties.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • John always provides excellent advice, cutting straight to the commercial heart of the matter.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
  • Up and ComingSimon Bartle
    Up and ComingSimon Bartle

    Simon Bartle

    Simon Bartle is an experienced real estate lawyer who handles high-profile transactions, including asset purchases, acquisitions and sales.

    • Simon is both refreshingly easy to work with as well as being commercially sensitive in his approach.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Simon is a great guy, I like working with him. He is absolutely fantastic and intelligent.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Simon is strong on detail and extracting the key points from complexity, helping us as the client know what to remain focused upon.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Simon is a delight to work with.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK
    • Simon is brilliant. Everyone that has used him has been very complimentary.

      Real Estate: £150 million and above respondentUK

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