Linklaters LLP assists a broad suite of clients in their developments and regeneration schemes, including many international companies based in Europe, Asia, America and Australia. The firm’s wider expertise allows it to provide auxiliary support on wider issues that arise during the project life cycle, from tax to financing to environment. Andy Bruce heads the practice and is experienced in joint venture support. Siobhan Burton is another key name, recently versed in developments in the hotel and build-to-rent spaces. Patrick Plant is an expert in office and headquarter developments, whilst Matthew Plaskow covers retail, hotels and logistics. In 2023, Martin Elliott retired from practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Linklaters provides consistently high quality advice throughout the range of disciplines in the team, that is great when dealing with large and complex projects.'
‘Individuals are always able to respond to the complexity in the moment, with sound commercial advice as well as a legal position.’
‘Linklaters is brilliant at dealing with large and complicated transactions that involve considerable complexity.’
‘Andy Bruce is a creative thinker with a brilliant legal mind. He is practical, thoughtful, and resourceful.’
‘Matthew Plaskow is a standout lawyer. He is very sharp, highly numerate, very commercial and a pleasure to deal with.'
Key clients
- BDW Trading Limited
- Cheyne Capital Management
- Lendlease Europe
- Cory Environmental Holdings Limited
- DigitalBridge Investments
- Gamuda Berhad
- Obayashi Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising BDW Trading Limited on the £210m mixed-use scheme at High Street Quarter, Hounslow.
- Advising Lendlease on the ongoing progression of the regeneration of Silvertown Quays, an urban renewal project in East London, for Lendlease, in joint venture with Starwood.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Patrick Plant
Linklaters LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andy Bruce