Sam Nichols
Maples Teesdale LLPA real estate boutique, Maples Teesdale LLP is highly experienced in advising on the development process for its clientele, which includes real estate companies, asset managers and companies in other sectors looking for advice on their site developments. The firm is well-versed in office, life sciences, logistics and retail assets, especially where sustainability considerations arise. Declan Power oversees the practice. The team includes noted members such as Sam Nichols and Neil Sagoo, a specialist in office matters. Katherine Watts is experienced in leisure and hotel matters, whilst Charles Elgood, who was promoted to partner in 2023, advises on retail asset acquisitions and management. Chris Wilkinson retired in October 2023.
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Key clients
- abrdn
- Bywater Properties
- Calthorpe Estates
- CBRE Investment Management
- Cheyne Capital
- City of London Corporation
- Columbia Threadneedle Investments
- Dominus Property Group
- DTZ Investors
- Eversheds Sutherland
- Firethorn Trust
- Henry Boot Developments Limited
- Interglobe Hotels
- Lands Improvement Holdings
- Legal and General Investment Management
- London & Oxford Group
- Northview Investment Advisors Limited
- Pictet Alternative Advisors
- Places for People
- RSA Insurance Group
Work highlights
- Advising Yoo Capital on the £400m regeneration of the Shepherds Bush Market and surrounding estate as a 40,000 sq m project in a JV with the local council (London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham) and in collaboration with land owner, TfL.
- Acting for City Corporation on a major £480m development project in Basinghall Street which will be the new offices of Clifford Chance LLP who are relocating back to the City from Canary Wharf.
- Acted on the redevelopment/refurbishment of Royal Bank of Scotland’s former headquarters at 62 Threadneedle Street in the City, a new £70 million end investment multi-let office product.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Charles Elgood
Maples Teesdale LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Declan Power