England - London • Real estate
BDB Pitmans
The ‘well-connected and collaborative team’ at BDB Pitmans is entrusted by high-net-worth individuals and investment companies on domestic lettings. Practice head Jonathan Fewster often advises charities on real estate matters, and is intimately familiar with acquisitions and disposals, development projects, landlord and tenant mandates, as well as property finance. Dennis Ko handles real estate developments and transactions for an assortment of Far and Middle East investors and Emma Roche caters to leasehold structures for corporate occupiers and landlords. Sarah Godfrey steers commercial and mixed-use portfolios for housing associations and private investors.
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- ‘We always get a very quick response with good, no-nonsense advice. It is a large practice, so cover is always available if your primary contact is away, but they also manage to retain a personal feel.’
‘A well-connected and collaborative team support us in our commercial property endeavours. BDB Pitmans are responsive and accommodating.’
‘Sarah Godfrey has been unfailingly supportive and helpful throughout numerous negotiations. She runs a very efficient team.’
‘The key difference is their personal touch which builds trust and enables honest and open communication.’
‘The team at BDB Pitmans have consistently provided timely, expert advice across a range of key areas relating to our commercial property interests. They have taken the time to develop and understand the organisation and objectives in delivering the support and advice they provide.’
‘BDB Pitmans are our commercial legal advisers for all property-related matters. This is particularly thanks to Sarah Godfrey. Her sound experience and knowledge coupled with her calm and considered approach ensures key legal intricacies are conveyed accurately and timely to facilitate the best interest of our organisation.’
Key clients
- Faber & Faber
- Throgmorton Assets PLC
- The Corporation of the Church House
- The Dyers’ Company
- Clarion Housing Group
- The Lutherans Council of Great Britain
- Center on Long Term Risk
- Purpose Europe Limited
- Rich Mix Cultural Foundation
- Mulberry One Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Faber and Faber Limited on the lease of its new HQ in Hatton Gardens, Farringdon.
- Advised Clarion Housing Group on their commercial property assets portfolio including taking a leasehold interest in its own new HQ in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
- Advised the Corporation of the Church House on the lettings of its conference centre and office space in its Grade II listed building next to Westminster Abbey.
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Practice head
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Jonathan Fewster