Praised by clients for its ‘steadfast’ approach, Howard Kennedy LLP advises major global names from the hospitality and luxury goods industries on acquisitions, disposals, planning, and construction. Lydia Christie focuses on retail developments and leads the team alongside Anthony Hunt, who assists national and foreign investors and developers on hotel projects. Julian Hindmarsh is noted for his work in commercial real estate, particularly in relation to freehold and leasehold work, while Vanessa Laundon handles site acquisitions, expansions, and rollout programmes. Stephanie Brigg advises on corporate real estate and joint ventures, while Antonia Frangakis is a key contact for landlord and tenant matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Really great specific knowledge. Specialist corporate occupier team who know what they are doing inside out, not just an investment team squeezing in a bit of leasing around the other work that they actually want.’

  • ‘Antonia Frangakis is an expert in her field.'  

  • ‘The Corporate Team led by Anthony Hunt were as professional as they come. Throughout the entire process of our acquisition, they have been steadfast and always willing to listen to our concerns and advise us on the right path forward. They were very accessible and were very patient in guiding us in our first venture into the UK.'

Key clients

  • Pandora
  • Burger King
  • Fabletics
  • Jacques Marie Mage
  • Footlocker
  • Self-Portrait
  • Bimba Y Lola
  • Le Pain Quotiden
  • Oliver Peoples
  • Rapha

Work highlights

  • Advising Burger King on the roll out of its UK expansion programme, which includes adding over 60 restaurants to its estate.
  • Acting for PureGym on its roll out programme, which includes handling 35 active acquisitions and advising on its London head office relocation.
  • Advised on various corporate restructuring projects involving high value real estate assets.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lydia Christie, Anthony Hunt

Other key lawyers

Julian Hindmarsh, Vanessa Laundon, Stephanie Brigg, Antonia Frangakis