Real Estate: £150 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
The global real estate sector is facing ever increasing change. There's always been demand for a high quality built environment but this is evolving at a rapid pace.
We've advised on all aspects of some of the world's most iconic buildings and landmark property projects. We've supported our clients on the most important property investments they'll ever make.
We're operating in a new world. Globalisation, sustainability, increased demand for technology, data privacy and rising cyber security risks. These are some of the issues we're monitoring for our clients. We help them revise strategies to adapt to the changes and risks that this market is known for.
Clients say that we provide an extraordinary level of professional, personal and emotional effort. The wide ranging advice we give obviously comes from experience on the most complex deals and across all areas that touch real estate, but it's the relationships we have that make us different and the reason people say they enjoy working with us.
The built environment affects us all. Our capability spans the full lifecycle of advice that anyone with an interest in property could need.
Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing provides a strong platform for overseas investment into the UK real estate sector, frequently advising clients from the Middle East, Far East and USA. The firm often acts on matters involving high-value properties in London, as well as substantial property portfolios, and also has notable experience handling residential and mixed-use development schemes. It also offers specialist expertise in student accommodation matters as well as those relating to logistics sites and light industrial property.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised the Cola Group on the redevelopment of the Westbury hotel in London into the UK's first St Regis hotel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing is client service focused and excellent on cross-border transactions."
"The firm is responsive, provides clear advice and is able to negotiate and get through issues."
"The Taylor Wessing team is very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about real estate. They are good at tailoring their approaches to their clients' needs."
"The team is very knowledgeable and proactive, with knowledgeable partners and associates in each area. They are very conscious of completing deals on time."
"Taylor Wessing has demonstrated good skills in navigating complex issues. The team has great depth and breadth and provides excellent service and responsiveness."
"Taylor Wessing is client service focused and excellent on cross-border transactions."
"The firm is responsive, provides clear advice and is able to negotiate and get through issues."
"The Taylor Wessing team is very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about real estate. They are good at tailoring their approaches to their clients' needs."
"The team is very knowledgeable and proactive, with knowledgeable partners and associates in each area. They are very conscious of completing deals on time."
"Taylor Wessing has demonstrated good skills in navigating complex issues. The team has great depth and breadth and provides excellent service and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Swainston advises on the full range of commercial property matters, including development projects, investment transactions and high-value corporate occupier work.
"Matthew is a very good point person for all legal matters and has good oversight."
"Matthew has excellent client relationships and is a very experienced professional who is good at dealing with complex matters."
"He is patient, approachable and flexible as well as extremely knowledgeable."
Christopher Turley has vast experience in the real estate sector, advising clients on a wide range of investment and development matters. Clients seek his advice on matters in the leisure, retail and office sectors.
Mark Rajbenbach is co-head of Taylor Wessing's international real estate group. He has notable expertise in high-value portfolio deals and other property investment matters.
"Mark offers fantastic advice at all times. Through any means, he is there and you always feel like you are getting his undivided attention."
"Mark is very client-focused, super responsive and can take a commercial view on matters."
"Mark is an excellent commercial lawyer."