A&O Shearman advises both landlords and tenants on significant headquarters relocations in prime London locations, rent revies, exit issues, and construction matters. Christopher Woolf leads the practice and frequently advises private equity funds and institutional investors on investment acquisitions and disposals, and the sale and purchase of corporate property holding companies. Nick Saner is well-versed in commercial real estate transactions and the establishment of real estate joint ventures, whereas Emma Willoughby handles the real estate elements of investment and development financings.
Key clients
- Orion Capital Managers
- Supermarket Income REIT
Work highlights
- Acted on the acquisition and redevelopment of Panaroma St Pauls and the subsequent letting on a full pre-let basis to HSBC, for use as HSBCs new global headquarters.