Recognised by clients for its ‘commercial and personable’ approach, the practice at DLA Piper counts financial institutions and investors amongst its key roster of clients. Leveraging its global presence, the firm regularly undertakes cross-border work, and advises on site acquisitions and developments for corporate occupier clients. Paul Jayson anchors the department and demonstrates expertise in real estate development projects, asset management, leases, and the relocation of offices in London. Nicholas Haringman is recommended for his strengths in managing real estate portfolios, in addition to management work relating to industrial, retail, and office assets.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Good commercial knowledge of the UK Construction and Real Estate market. Sound advice and reliable service. Speedy resolution of legal matters to assist with decision making and conclusion of contracts and licences.’

  • ‘Large real estate team with the ability to staff large deals across multiple offices and jurisdictions and to co-ordinate their advice seamlessly so that the client only has to liaise with one deal team across all jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Very calm under pressure. Strength in depth with expertise in all ancillary issues. Commercial and personable on top of this.'

Key clients

  • T Rowe Price
  • UniCredit
  • E.L.F. Beauty UK Limited
  • ITM Power (Trading) Limited
  • NBA UK

Work highlights

  • Acting for T Rowe Price in connection with its new London headquarters at Warwick Court in Paternoster Square.
  • Advising Unicredit on its structured exit plan from its existing London office leases at Moor House, and its entering into a new lease at 22 Bishopsgate.
  • Acted for ITM Power (Trading) in relation to various real estate matters.

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.

Paul Jayson

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Haringman