Stephen Lewis > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Recognised for its ‘knowledge, commitment, and commerciality’, the team at Fladgate LLP advises retailers and major office occupiers on head office relocations, lettings, and landlord and tenant work. Stephen Lewis leads the team and is well-versed in handling various corporate occupational requirements for US-based clients. Kirsty Corkum illustrates expertise in mixed-use development projects, particularly in the leisure and office spaces, while Gideon Dabby-Joory concentrates on advising private equity real estate funds on investment and development work. Clients come to James Fry for assistance on commercial real estate matters in the hotel industry, whereas Alan Karsberg advises investors and corporate occupiers on complex portfolio transactions and pre-lets.

Fladgate LLP assists clients through every facet of a development project, from its site acquisition and building to its pre-letting and disposal. The firm is particularly experienced in securing financing for developments. Its asset class expertise includes the retail and leisure spaces, and the firm is well-versed in the growing film studio development sector. Stephen Lewis, with a focus on retail and leisure, leads the team. Kirsty Corkum is well-versed in complex pre-lets and developments for a range of clients. Gideon Dabby-Joory supports funds, institutional investors, property companies and family businesses. Matthew Williams operates in the living and mixed-use space, whilst Simon Kanter is a veteran retail and office adviser.

Fladgate LLP advises clients on joint ventures, lettings, transactions and receiverships. Where necessary, the firm can also draw on construction and planning specialists. Stephen Lewis heads the team, a retail and leisure expert. Kirsty Corkum is experienced in pre-lettings, and Gideon Dabby-Joory is well-versed on finance and asset management matters. Simon Kanter is experienced in project negotiations.

The hotels and leisure team at Fladgate LLP advises a slew of private members clubs, hotels, luxury restaurants and private clients on corporate and commercial matters, including franchising, agreement negotiations, financing, acquisitions and disposals. The team is led by London-based duo James Fry and Stephen Lewis. Fry heads up the hospitality team and handles all aspects of commercial real estate across the full lifecycle of a hotel, while Lewis, who heads the leisure and real estate team, advises on acquisitions and disposals, both for freehold and leasehold matters. Eddie Powell leverages his disputes experience to advise clients on IP, commercial contracts and technology issues.