Doug Armstrong

Commercial Property, Real Estate.

Partner in BPE's Commercial Property team. Doug specialises in the acquisition, management and disposal of large investment properties for developers letting to international brands and global plc's; with transactions ranging from £1million to £30million and above.

Throughout his career, Doug has acted on a number of high value transactions and matters, including an award-winning project in Leeds for long term client, Boultbee Brooks.

Over the last year, Doug led a property portfolio refinancing project worth £30million. Acted on the procurement of a building in Brentwood, agreeing a simultaneous surrender of a lease to Canon and grant of lease to SKY; including a sale to an investment fund for £20million. He also acted on an acquisition of a prominent office in Aztec West and the sale of a new office build in Watford being let to Salmon (WWP company) to a fund for £15million. Doug also drew up the agreement with Abercrombie and Kent to allow the client landlord to stage renovate (a floor at a time) an office building, including new leases on completion and interim alternative accommodation in the intervening period.

Doug also undertakes a wide range of other real estate work advising on landlord and tenant cases, pension fund purchases, property refinancing and development. He plays a key role in developing new regional business, with a current focus on retail, lifestyle and leisure sectors.

College of Law, Birmingham (LLB, First Class Hons)Swansea University St. Johns School, Leatherhead