Leveraging its international presence, Dentons acts for foreign investors investing in the UK, in addition to an array of major global clients in the life sciences and retail sectors. The group demonstrates tenacity in handling developments, acquisitions, real estate portfolio management, and refinancings. Rob Thompson anchors the practice and concentrates on developments and complex corporate real estate mandates, often advising private equity houses and real estate funds. Simon Masri is involved in work in the hospitality industry, primarily acting on structured investment acquisitions and joint ventures. Alex Coulter is proficient in transactional real estate matters, focusing on asset management and development in the logistics and office fields.
Key clients
- RTP Global
- Harrison Street
- Realstar
- Heitman
- Royal Mail
- John Lewis Partnership/Waitrose
- Taylor Wimpey
- Frasers Group Plc (Sports Direct)
- Transport for London
- Redevco
- P3 Logistics
- GIC
Work highlights
- Advised John Lewis Partnership on all aspects of its high-profile head office relocation from Victoria to Pimlico.
- Advising Marks and Spencer on a significant planning strategy for the redevelopment of the Marble Arch flagship department store, office, and leisure building.
- Advised Sainsbury’s on its lease of a 660,000 sq.ft. warehouse in Rugby, with a total lease liability in excess of GBP70m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Thompson