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Justine Ayto

Justine Ayto

UK 2026

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Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP

Career

Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Legal Director, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Trainee, Mayer Brown International LLP

Experience

-Brookfield on the development of 1 Leadenhall Court, 1 Leadenhall Street

-Brookfield on the construction aspects of several forward funding student accommodation developments and the acquisition of two large student accommodation portfolios across the United Kingdom, including the £60m Enigma portfolio from Curlew Student Trust

Shaftesbury Capital on its Covent Garden portfolio

-Dominus on construction aspects associated with the development and associated sale and development funding of a purpose-built student accommodation scheme and adjacent hotel in Hammersmith

-Sky Studios on the development of Rowley Lane, Elstree

-The Office Group in relation to its model form construction documents, redevelopment of York House, London and the construction aspects of its agreements for lease at Wood Wharf, the Vinopolis site, Orion House and 1 Canada Square

-Almacantar on the redevelopment of Marble Arch Tower, London and the construction aspects of its letting of 125 Shaftesbury Avenue

The Hope Lease Limited on the redevelopment of the KOKO music venue and the Hope & Anchor pub in Camden

Accor in relation to its model form construction documents

-WPP on the construction aspects of their global portfolio of UK and European development projects

PGIM Real Estate Finance on the construction aspects of two financings for a Korean pension fund to assist in the acquisition of high value Bristol properties

-Anschutz Sports Holdings on the design and construction of a multi-events sports and entertainment facility within the existing Millennium Dome Structure and the design and construction of various mixed used leisure facilities

-Hines UK Limited on the construction aspects of the £85 million acquisition of the Royal Exchange Manchester

-Hines UK Limited on the development and financing of student housing schemes at six separate sites throughout the UK

-Heleba Landesbank on the construction aspects of its financing of Greengate Embankment, Manchester

-Standard Life on the construction aspects of the sale of 10 Gresham Street to Union Investments for £141.5 million, the sale of 1 Old Jewry to German Investment Fund Deka for £79.5 million, and the sale of 920,000 sq ft pre-let subsequent forward purchase of new distribution warehouse for Morrisons at G. Park Sittingbourne

-Standard Life on the construction aspects of the forward funding/acquisition of John Lewis Partnership distribution warehouse at Magna Park

-Carlyle on a retail and office development at 107 Cheapside, EC2 with associated demolition and enabling works

Deutsche Bank on the construction aspects of various financings including, the development of infrastructure at Milton Park Science and Business Park, Oxfordshire and works at the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Construction: Non-contentious - London (Firms)

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Justine Ayto focuses her practice on representing developers and investors in non-contentious construction matters. She frequently assists with the drafting and negotiation of construction and financing contracts for retail, office and residential developments.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Justine has a great, approachable manner and provides sound advice based on a real understanding of a project's needs.

    Construction: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • She's incredibly responsive and very commercial. She provides very clear and succinct advice.

    Construction: Non-contentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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