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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.

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Our latest work

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.

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    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.

  • Cumberland Council

    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.

  • East Devon District Council

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Successfully represented a prominent housing association in an adjudication concerning the valuation of construction works, securing the recovery of significant overpayments.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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Pinsent Masons advises on £230m plus Penta Real Estate and Staycity Group London aparthotel joint venture

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. 

Pinsent Masons advises industrial manufacturers PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Group

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised manufacturing companies PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel tanks and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm headquartered in Miami.

Pinsent Masons appoints first Co-Heads of Innovation and Transformation

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Head of Commercial, Clare Francis and Head of Restructuring, Stacey Bairner as its first Co-Heads of Innovation and Transformation, accelerating the firm's existing focus on embedding innovation into service delivery.

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