Simon Lawrence
Ronald Fletcher Baker LLPEngaged by financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP concentrates on providing real estate portfolio management services to corporate occupier clients. Also known for its strengths in high value leases and commercial redevelopments, the group is co-led by Rudi Ramdarshan, a ‘go to’ for offshore corporate investors seeking assistance with property developments, and the ’razor sharp’ David Burns, who advises investment companies on mixed-use property portfolios. Lauded for his ‘fountain of knowledge’, Simon Lawrence acts for landlords and tenants on commercial lettings, while Jonathan Chan is frequently instructed by overseas investors on property mandates. Benjamin Frost and Victoria Huxley are proficient in property litigation concerning lease extensions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘David Burns is very knowledgeable. A pleasure to deal with and always to available to advise.’
‘The corporate occupiers team at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP has decades of experience. The close working relationship between the transactional team and litigation teams set them apart. They have a formidable line of lawyers including heavyweights, Simon Lawrence, David Burns and Rudi Ramdarshan.'
‘David Burns is an outstanding lawyer. He is razor sharp. He is someone that you want on your side in difficult or complex cases. He has helped many portfolio landlords with the full range of litigation arising from their mixed use properties.'
- 'Simon Lawrence has been dealing with corporate occupier matters for many decades. He is a fountain of knowledge.'
- 'Rudi Ramdarshan is a great lawyer and really understands 1954 Act matters.’
‘The team uniquely combines leading partners with both transactional and litigation expertise as part of the team. Its the collaborative approach between the partners and departments which sets the firm apart.'
‘Simon Lawrence, who is now a Partner has been at the forefront of this sector for 20 years. He is well known in the industry. Rudi Ramdarshan is known as the go to person for corporate occupiers looking to bring about developments and to execute vacant possession strategies. David Burns knowns mix use properties and how to help maximize values. Victoria Huxley regularly acts for some of the largest asset managers. She is a rising star in the industry.'
Key clients
- Comptoir Group Plc
- ILM Capital
- Glasshouse Asset Management
- Criterion Capital
- Edgware Road (2015) Limited
- London Trocadero (2015) LLP
- Joy in Golf Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Comptoir Group Plc in the acquisition of various high value leases, which includes lease agreements, rent deposit deeds, and outside seating arrangements.
- Acting for ILM Capital in the acquisition of various distressed mixed-use properties and thereafter obtaining vacant possession to facilitate the redevelopment of the properties and grant of new leases.
- Acting for Glasshouse Asset Management in the redevelopment of multi-party mixed-use redevelopment matters in Central London locations.
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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rudi Ramdarshan, David Burns