Praised by clients for its ‘strong leadership’, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP works with its tax and planning disciplines to advise on exit strategies, sales and leasebacks, and headquarter relocations, often for regulators, regional corporates, and investors. Lee Medlock oversees the group and advises occupiers and private equity firms in the leisure sector on various matters, and is ably supported by Louise Ward, who focuses on life sciences real estate, and Sarah Morley, a key contact for headquarters lettings and the rationalisation of space. Emma Carter is well-versed in purchases, disposals, and joint venture investments, Cara Imbrailo concentrates on the Central London real estate investment market, and the ’technically proficient’ Eddie Richards handles energy and infrastructure real estate work. Sarah Keens covers landlord and tenant work, while Lynsey Inglis handles real estate finance and commercial property matters, and Ben Butterworth specialises in the real estate elements of M&A deals.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The CRS Property Team benefit from strong leadership and a broad skillset encompassing all aspects of property, from leasing to litigation, to planning. CRS teams work together in a collaborative manner to service complex issues spanning the whole spectrum of property law.'
- 'Senior partners ensure a first class service is delivered.'
‘Eddie Richards took over as the lead partner in the last months or so. He is doing an excellent job; responsive, technically proficient and a clear communicator, he manages his wider team well to deliver a top rate service.'
- 'Ben Butterworth strikes me as a rising star. He provided a top rate service in the disposal of a complex property. He is a pleasure to work with.'
‘Very responsive commercial practical advice.’
‘Very experienced operators who will always take your call.’
Key clients
- Lombard Odier Asset Management Limited (Europe)
- Barnett Waddingham LLP
- The Bahamas High Commission
- Hurtigruten UK Limited
- Cotton On
Work highlights
- Advised Lombard Odier on the acquisition of its new office at Hays Galleria in Southwark, for a reverse premium of over £1m.
- Acted on an agreement for a new 15-year lease of City Square House within Leeds City Centre.
- Advising Hurtigruten UK Limited on a new headquarters letting in relation to offices on Pentonville Road Kings Cross.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lee Medlock