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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

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Real Estate - The South

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Womble Bond Dickinson houses a notable real estate team offering expertise in a full range of real estate matters. The group regularly advises on investment and development work, assisting clients including public bodies, large investors and blue-chip companies with their portfolio needs. The team offers expertise in the marine property market and also handles large-scale development projects and retail property matters. The firm is also equipped to handle real estate finance matters. It demonstrates additional capacity advising on complex leasing transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson supported clients of CBRE Investment Management with the acquisition and leaseback of a Premier Inn hotel in Oxford.

Strengths

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  • They possess great strength in depth, attention to detail and commerciality.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • There is always a willingness to suggest a commercial solution as part of the communication, which makes decision-making easier.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They are a very good, thorough team.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They are excellent in all aspects of what they do; we are very happy with the fee basis and the communication. I would highly recommend them to anybody.

    Real Estate respondentUK

  • They are very responsive and can perform under extreme time pressure. The team puts me first and doesn't let me down.

    Real Estate respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • William Akerman
    William Akerman

    William Akerman

    William Akerman has extensive experience acting for investment fund clients, regularly advising on strategic acquisitions and disposals. He is additionally experienced in advising a variety of clients on leasing matters.

    • He is good and very easy to deal with.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • He is a top-class lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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  • Alistair M Walton
    Alistair M Walton

    Alistair M Walton

    Alistair Walton is known for his work with retail clients and is experienced in managing significant property portfolios on behalf of a range of household names. He regularly advises on acquisitions and restructuring matters.

    • He is a decent operator acting for well-known retailers.

      Real Estate respondentUK

    • Alistair is a solid deal-maker.

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  • Stephen Baker
    Stephen Baker

    Stephen Baker

    Stephen Baker advises on a range of commercial real estate transactions including freehold and leasehold matters. He is experienced in advising a variety of clients spanning from investors to corporate occupiers.

    • Stephen provided excellent defence for us. We really trusted him.

      Real Estate respondentUK
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