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Maples Teesdale LLP

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The ‘commercial and professional’ team at Maples Teesdale LLP is sought out by an assortment of global and US law firms on real estate matters. Neil Sagoo is proficient in headquarters and business-critical relocations, while Katherine Watts is seasoned in leisure and hotel acquisitions. Helen Kearns is knowledgeable of asset management and Declan Power is active in the distribution, mixed-use, office, and retail sectors. Sam Nichols thrives in transactional construction matters and Jon Blackburn is well-versed in property joint ventures. Tim Dodd joined the team from Katten in October 2022 and provides the team with thorough expertise in the hotel and hospitality sphere. Roger Thornton and Charles Elgood are also key members of the group.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Martin Smith is a first-class real estate solicitor and exceptionally experienced in all aspects of strategic and development land.'

Key clients

  • City of London Corporation
  • Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • Henry Boot Developments Limited
  • Bywater Properties
  • Interglobe Hotels
  • Deutsche Hypo Nord/LB Real Estate Finance
  • Calthorpe Estates
  • DTZ Investors
  • Northview Investment Advisors Limited
  • Eversheds Sutherland
  • Cheyne Capital
  • CBRE Investment Management
  • Dominus Property Group

Work highlights

  • Acted for City Corporation on a major project in Basinghall Street in London.
  • Advising Columbia Threadneedle Investments on the redevelopment / refurbishment of Royal Bank of Scotland’s former headquarters.
  • Assisted Henry Boot Developments Limited on the disposals of their units comprising The Quad 2, Butterfield Business Park, Luton: sales of four units, and the grant of a lease of one unit.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Sam Nichols

Sam Nichols

Maples Teesdale LLP

Sam is the Head of Construction at Maples Teesdale and has extensive experience advising on the construction law aspects of acquisitions and disposals, regeneration, development and the provision of related infrastructure.  He also advises development funders on construction law aspects of secured lending arrangements. Sam is a partner in the Living sector team.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Declan Power

Other key lawyers

Neil Sagoo, Katherine Watts, Helen Kearns, Sam Nichols, Tim Dodd, Roger Thornton, Charles Elgood, Adam Bernstein, Ed Bird, Mark Harryman, Charles Elgood, Martin Smith