Sarah Blunn
Wedlake Bell LLPLauded for its ‘highly conscientious, thoughtful, and supportive’ approach, the team at Wedlake Bell LLP liaises with its tax and planning disciplines to advise on green leases, strategic portfolio reviews, and high-profile headquarters leases. David De Maupeou anchors the firm’s London practice. Sarah Blunn primarily acts for investors, developers, tenants, and landlords on the acquisition, development, and sale of prime properties, while Suzanne Gill advises hospitality and life sciences sector clients on real estate development projects. Leah Freeman is a key contact for clients in the luxury retail space, and frequently handles property portfolios, whereas Ben Dunbar covers landlord and tenant matters.
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Testimonials
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‘In my experience, the firm acts in a very down to earth way collaborating clearly and taking time to understand the full requirements and context of the work.’
‘Clear concise communication, highly conscientious, thoughtful, supportive and act as part of your team.'
‘Very responsive; good market and sector knowledge; work well with other lawyers, which helps as we sometimes have repeat transactions. Good breadth of team so that ancillary areas of law can be called upon as necessary.’
‘Responsive and proportionate approach to issues.’
‘Sarah Blunn is thorough but good at bringing out the key issues.’
‘They have a strong foundation of knowledge in the subject area. They go the extra mile keeping you informed all along the way.’
Key clients
- CFC Underwriting
- Hugo Boss
- GSE Property Group
- TT Group (formerly Telereal Trillium)
- Crowe LLP
- Qube Research & Technologies (QRT)
- Hachette UK
- Fuller, Smith & Turner
- Plurimi Wealth LLP
- J A Kemp
- Busaba Eathai Ltd.
- Robert Dyas
- Arlettie
- Eleventy World UK Limited
- Novanta Group
Work highlights
- Advised CFC Underwriting on its acquisition of a new London headquarters across six floors at 8 Bishopsgate.
- Advised Zeno Capital in the negotiation of a long-term reversionary lease deal with the existing tenant, Standard Chartered Bank, on its global headquarters at 1 Basinghall Avenue.
- Acted for TT Group on the relocation of its London headquarters to a new 15,000 sq.ft. office building at 5 Aldermanbury Square.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Suzanne Gill
Wedlake Bell LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David de Maupeou