We advise developers, investors and wider stakeholders across the public and private sectors on innovative approaches to delivering new housing. We specialise in novel forms of asset-based public/private joint ventures where public sector assets are matched by private sector cash to deliver renewal, growth and regeneration.
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.
Winchburgh Developments Limited
Acting for Winchburgh Developments Limited in relation to their £1bn residential-led regeneration project at Winchburgh including 3500 new homes.
Advised The London Borough of Barnet a local authority on the disposal of land in London through a conditional agreement for lease, facilitating a residential-led development and a long-term leaseback arrangement.
Advising Cumberland Council on a proposed 10,000-home new settlement at Carlisle, including stewardship and delivery structures, development corporation options, land assembly, infrastructure delivery planning and local plan policies. Advising on governance, equalisation and business case development to support long-term delivery and management of the new town.
Advising East Devon District Council in relation to an 8,000-10,000 home new settlement which has been shortlisted for a new towns taskforce site including on local plan policy promotion and business case for a locally led development corporation, as well as stewardship and equalisation; options for delivery vehicles and masterplan evolution.
Advising a Saudi local developer in a Project Counsel capacity and assisting with claims relating to delays, achievement of completion and non-payment of Monthly Availability Fee in on a SAR 10 billion construction project.
Advised a residential construction contractor on disputes arising from the design and construction of a housing development, helping the client to manage risk and achieve a favourable outcome.
Successfully represented a prominent housing association in an adjudication concerning the valuation of construction works, securing the recovery of significant overpayments.
Advised a leading contemporary student accommodation provider on their land acquisition facility with a real estate investment manager, in connection with the acquisition of land for PBSA development.
Advised a major residential developer on building safety remediation obligations under government contracts in England and Scotland, including the negotiation of government contracts, analysis of required works, procurement, and potential recovery claims against original contractors.
Advised a major UK bank on a new bilateral revolving credit facility supporting residential development activities.
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With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
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EmailIain’s practice focusses on large scale residential led and mixed use schemes in London and nationally – including tall tower schemes – new garden communities, green belt and grey-belt projects, sports stadia, data centres, life science and campus projects
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EmailKevin specialises in property development and investment and has advised on some of the largest and most high profile property projects in the UK.
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EmailKevin is one of Ireland’s leading real estate lawyers specialising in property and energy transactions. He advises developers, investors and funders on all aspects of real estate development, investment and financing including site assembly, leasing, asset management, access and services.
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EmailPaul operates in the Real estate sector, specialising in the delivery of complex, high value, multi-party development projects.
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EmailPhilip is the head of the Property and Hospitality team in the Middle East, having practised in the region since 2006. He and his team regularly advise on the region's largest and most complex real estate, development, hospitality, education and infrastructure projects. His clients include: governments, master/sub developers, leading hotel owners/operators, education owners/operators, international/local investors, global contractors and corporations.
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EmailRichard co-leads our Garden Communities team, advising on over 30 Garden Communities across the UK. He specialises in the full life cycle for Garden Communities projects, and Locally Led New Town Development Corporations and other delivery vehicles. With Stewardship, he advises on data trusts for Garden Communities to achieve ESG outcomes.
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EmailTom advises developers, investors, land owners and major corporate occupiers on the delivery of complex and high value real estate projects, with a focus on major commercial and residential development schemes. Tom leads our UK residential development practice and is head of our market-leading real estate team in the Midlands
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EmailKatherine is a litigator specialising in advice on health and safety, fire safety and environmental matters.
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EmailRussell has over 27 years' experience in real estate investment, finance and large-scale residential development projects. He leads the £1bn+ Winchburgh development project which will deliver 3,800 new homes, improved transport, employment opportunities and new schools.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Sarah Derbyshire as General Counsel.
Orbital has built specific workflows for Scottish commercial real estate work, built around Scots Law and Scottish real estate practice
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
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