Commercial property: Cambridge

Mishcon de Reya LLP

The firm-wide commercial property team at Mishcon de Reya LLP has a strong base in Cambridge, where practice head James Slinger, who has 'a remarkable ability to acknowledge the challenges but also come up with a practical solution', is a key adviser on complex acquisitions, development, leasing transactions, renewable energy projects, and the property aspects of large corporate transactions. Slinger recently assisted technology company Riverlane Ltd with the lease of its head office. Up-and-coming partner Elliot Wilson also acts in complex renewable energy projects, while 'responsive, thoughtful' managing associate Keven Fehmi stands out for landlord and tenant matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The accessibility of the team on phone or email is exceptional. Their ability to be responsive and provide regular client updates really makes them stand out form their competitors.’
‘James Slinger and Keven Fehmi have acted for a number of clients in the life sciences arena. They are both very personable and have excellent knowledge of both landlords and technical requirements within the life sciences sector.’
‘Consistency. Very, very capable. Able to come up with creative solutions. A yes-mindset rather than a no-mindset which has such a high value in commercial property.’
‘James Slinger - depth of knowledge and experience. Remarkably ability to acknowledge the challenges but also come up with a practical solution also. Keven Fehmi - always available, responsive, thoughtful. Lovely man also.'

Key clients

Clearstone Energy Limited
TTP Campus Limited
Elgin Energy EsCo Limited
Babraham Research Campus Limited
Knotel UK Limited
Nyobolt Limited
Dr Reddy's Laboratories
Riverlane
Constructive Biology Limited
Maxion Therapeutics Limited
Zinwave
Fluorok Limited
Bartlett Business Park
Chiltern Renewables
OakNorth Bank

Work highlights

Acting for Elgin Energy on site-scoping, leasing, and assisted with property aspects of project financing in relation to numerous utility scale solar and storage projects across England and Wales forming a major part of Elgin's 14GW global pipeline at the late stages of development.
Advised Constructive Bio on the acquisition of their new HQ at The Recodery, Whittlesford, Cambridge. The company is a disruptive biotech start-up that is revolutionising biotechnology with whole genome writing and engineered translation. It entered into a 10-year lease of 10,868 sq ft premises that were redeveloped to provide bespoke laboratory and office space.
Advised OakNorth Bank on the bespoke debt finance of a purchase for £16.3million of Melton Commercial Park, Melton Mowbray and on the finance of the purchase of a site in Dartford from Ocado for £9.5million.

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