About

Provided by Wedlake Bell LLP

A snapshot - who are we?
We are a full-service real estate practice with a reputation for dealing with high-value investment and development work. We act for a diverse range of domestic and international clients: investors, developers, banks, owner-occupiers and tenants, universities and charities. We have a very broad spread of clients in many different sectors. We work extensively with other specialists within the firm in related practice areas such as construction, planning and environmental, disputes, banking, corporate and tax.


Overseas
There is a strong international dimension to our practice; our work for both UK and overseas clients is such that we are regularly involved in complex cross-border transactions, and we have extensive experience of working with overseas jurisdictions. Many of our UK property transactions have an international dimension as the parties are located offshore, but our work comes from all over the globe: the US, the Middle East, the Far East, South Africa and Europe. 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: £50-150 million - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wedlake Bell is proficient in a diverse range of real estate matters, with notable strengths in commercial property development and redevelopment. It continues to be engaged by an international roster of clients who utilise their strengths in complex cross-border transactions. The team is also experienced in handling occupancy matters on behalf of clients in the healthcare, hospitality, retail and life science spaces while also acting for house builders and high-end developers on residential real estate projects.

Work Highlights

  • Wedlake Bell advised Fuller Smith & Turner on its acquisition of Lovely Pubs, a collection of seven pubs in Warwickshire, for a value of £22.5 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Suzanne Gill
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Suzanne Gill
2
Band 2
Suzanne Gill is experienced in handling commercial property matters for developers, investors and corporate occupier clients. She regularly advises on leasing transactions as well as complex development projects, including mixed-use, student accommodation and logistics schemes.

Suzanne is an excellent lead partner and adviser to our business.

Suzanne is a consummate professional, a very safe pair of hands and a formidable operator. We have never received anything other than a top-quality service from Suzanne.

Suzanne is exceptionally thorough and knowledgeable. She is an excellent negotiator who tries to seek best outcomes for all parties. She is very commercial and responsive.

Claire Nelson
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Claire Nelson
4
Band 4
Claire Nelson focuses on investment work, particularly in respect of office property. She advises investors on key transactions including acquisitions, leases and pre-lets.

Claire is very commercial, diligent and communicative.

Claire is responsive and commercially astute. She is hands-on in all our deals.

Claire really understands a property deal. She is very direct and effective.

Sarah Blunn
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Sarah Blunn
4
Band 4
Sarah Blunn has experience advising investors, developers and corporate occupiers on a range of commercial property transactions. She has notable experience advising on premises relocations concerning prime office space in London.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wedlake Bell LLP

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London (Firms)

Real Estate: £50-150 million

Suzanne Gill
2
Suzanne Gill
2
Band 2
Claire Nelson
4
Claire Nelson
4
Band 4
Sarah Blunn
4
Sarah Blunn
4
Band 4

Members

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Justin Lewis-Vivas

Head of Department