Patrick Brown
Lewis SilkinAt Lewis Silkin, the corporate occupiers team operates across the marketing, luxury retail, tech, and hospitality industries, and adopts a multidisciplinary approach by collaborating with its employment and commercial property teams. The group handles high value headquarters relocations, redevelopments of historically significant buildings, and real estate portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals. Brian Kilcoyne leads the department. The ‘diligent and responsive’ Rachel Francis-Lang advises on acquisitions and disposals, and the negotiation of commercial leases, while Julia Poulter covers landlord and tenant work and the property elements of M&A deals. Patrick Brown concentrates on commercial real estate and mixed-use development projects, and Laura Bougourd assists corporate occupiers with real estate investment work.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong team who understand our organisation and its attitude to risk. Very responsive and professional and takes time to explain matters to us. They bring in the right experts at the right time.'
‘The team of Brian Kilcoyne and Patrick Brown have been very good partners to our organisation in the property area. Their knowledge of the sector is invaluable’.'
‘The expertise of each and every person we deal with at Lewis Silkin is what makes the practice unique. We get first class service and everyone in the team is up to speed on or account so if someone is away there is always someone who can assist.’
‘Rachel Francis-Lang is our main contact, and she makes sure the whole department works well together.’
‘Lewis Silkin is an exceptional firm with several highly skilled professionals, all available to manage our UK property portfolio competently and confidently.'
- 'The firm are one of my most valued and respected vendors, a delight to work with and one I would have no hesitation in recommending to others.’
‘Rachel Francis-Lang is a consummate professional, a terrific work colleague who is always willing to supply advice and support at any time.'
- 'Julia Poulter is a refreshing and energetic presence, and a pleasure to work with. She is full of ideas and not afraid to implement them.’
Key clients
- Pizza Express
- Havas SA (and subsidiaries)
- Jones Knowles Ritchie Limited
- Daniel J. Edelman Limited
- The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc (and subsidiaries)
- Sager Group
- TCC Global (and subsidiaries)
- ORMS
- Uncommon
- Next15
- Alphadyne Asset Management
- Brandopus
Work highlights
- Advised The Interpublic Group of Companies on various real estate matters relating to projects across 135 jurisdictions, which includes headquarters acquisitions in central London.
- Advised Brandopus in connection with its headquarter relocation from 1 Stephen Street, London, to 5-7 Rivington Street.
- Acting for Jones Knowles Ritchie in its new headquarters acquisition of two floors within Derwent’s Tea Building development in Shoreditch, London E1.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rachel Francis-Lang
Lewis SilkinNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Julia Poulter
Lewis SilkinPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Kilcoyne