Real Estate: £50-150 million | UK

Forsters advises a number of leading real estate funds, offering expertise in all kinds of investment transactions while also handling development matters, including sizeable residential schemes. The team represents developers, investors and landlords in relation to retail property concerns and also has notable expertise in handling matters related to the logistics sector. The firm continues to advise the Crown Estate on a range of matters concerning its London property portfolio.

Maples Teesdale is a distinguished real estate boutique with excellent credentials in UK commercial property. Its bench of expert lawyers is regularly called upon by a range of pension funds, property companies, developers and financial institutions. The team has notable strength in strategic investment transactions concerning hotels and shopping centres, as well as handling mixed-use development work. It also handles corporate headquarters relocations and redevelopments on behalf of both landlords and occupiers.

Osborne Clarke advises a broad client base on various commercial property matters. The team is highly experienced in investment transactions, frequently on an international basis, and also regularly advises on complex development projects concerning logistics facilities and infrastructure improvements. It also has notable strength in residential property, assisting major house builders as well as advising on alternative asset classes such as build-to-rent and retirement living schemes.

Trowers & Hamlins is proficient in a wide array of commercial and residential property work, acting for both public and private sector clients. The firm often assists with inward investment, development and leasing and shows strong capabilities in hotels and leisure work. Its team is also highlighted for expertise in affordable and social housing developments, with further expertise in significant regeneration schemes.

Charles Russell Speechlys offers expertise in residential, office and commercial development, including major urban regeneration projects. It handles property portfolio management transactions as well as high-value investment sales and purchases. The group often acts for charities, retailers and corporate occupiers on their real estate needs. It has further expertise in a number of alternative asset classes, including care homes and data centres.

Clyde & Co has a comprehensive practice offering assistance with a range of property transactions, from investment and asset management to development schemes. It also advises corporate occupiers on significant leasing transactions and has a notable client list consisting of national and international companies. The group is active on matters concerning residential property, including the private rental sector, and has further experience in advising local authorities and other public sector clients.

DAC Beachcroft demonstrates considerable expertise in the residential real estate space, advising leading house builders on development projects and strategic land acquisition. The team is also adept at handling high-value investment transactions and portfolio management, as well as advising on real estate joint ventures. The group regularly acts for clients in the retail sector, including shopping centre owners and tenant retailers, while also advising developers, institutional investors and funds in respect of significant real estate deals.

Farrer & Co has a thriving real estate practice that offers considerable skill in handling major urban regeneration and high-end residential projects. The team is regularly sought after for its experience acting for private clients, institutional investors and charitable organisations, with niche expertise in the education and arts sectors. It is also active on leasing matters for both landlords and occupiers and is adept at advising overseas investors on the purchase of properties for redevelopment or portfolio expansion purposes.

Fladgate's real estate team specialises in representing mid-sized businesses, property developers and investors. It handles a range of transactions, including those complicated by tax or offshore concerns, and also negotiates significant lettings and pre-lets on behalf of corporate occupiers. The team advises on both residential and commercial development projects, including office, retail and mixed-use schemes, and also has notable expertise in the hotels and leisure sector.

Goodwin's real estate team advises on the full range of development and property investment transactions. The firm regularly handles inward investment matters and is frequently called upon to represent top-tier asset managers and capital markets entities based in the UK, Europe and North America. It also has notable strength in matters relating to the establishment and structuring of joint ventures in the real estate space. The team handles single-asset and portfolio transactions concerning a range of property types, from prime office space to student accommodation and logistics sites.

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.

Winckworth Sherwood fields a number of experts in property development and redevelopment, with notable involvement in urban regeneration projects. The firm's areas of strength include portfolio acquisitions and sales for property funds, as well as advising on the establishment of property joint ventures. The team is proficient in handling residential development projects on behalf of both public and private sector clients. The group represents institutional investors, development companies, house builders and affordable housing providers.

Fieldfisher offers broad expertise across a spectrum of commercial real estate matters including development projects and investment transactions. Lawyers at the firm have considerable abilities in the retail, industrial and hospitality sectors, as well as the student accommodation and healthcare spheres. The group assists clients in relation to large property portfolios, including strategic acquisitions and disposals as well as ongoing asset management.

The K&L Gates team in London has extensive experience in the real estate market, acting for a range of investors, developers and occupiers. The firm is equipped to advise on residential development and investment as well as advising clients in the logistics sector.

Lewis Silkin has a solid real estate practice with clients ranging from high net worth individuals and family offices to luxury brand retailers and leisure sector developers. The team is well placed to advise on matters of real estate investment and all aspects of managing substantial property portfolios. It also has considerable commercial development expertise, including notable activity working with developers from China.

Stephenson Harwood is noted for its investment work and sizeable development practice, as well as advising on a range of complex landlord and tenant matters. The team is active in transactions involving shopping centres, high-value London property and mixed-use urban redevelopment. The group also handles mandates concerning alternative asset classes, such as care homes and data centres. The firm can offer further strength in the hotels and leisure sector, providing both investment and redevelopment advice.

Travers Smith has a robust real estate team with extensive capabilities in representing real estate funds and private equity clients in sales and acquisition work. It also provides expertise in transactional matters involving healthcare facilities and retirement homes. Other areas of focus for the team include logistics and retail as well as advising on mixed-use and other development projects.