Commercial property: development

Slaughter and May

Slaughter and May supports household-name clients in their development and redevelopment projects. In addition to experience in mixed-use, leisure and residential assets, the firm handles data centre and sports developments, including stadia. It is further able to draw on planning, construction, financing and environmental experts when needed from its wider pool of practitioners as issues arise during a project’s lifespan. Jane Edwarde, experienced in large scale development projects, heads the practice. John Nevin handles major mixed-use matters. Simon Bartle and Mark Gulliford further complement the practice, adding experience in sports and retail matters.

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‘Very knowledgeable and experienced, with the ability to draw in expertise from other areas of the firm if required.’
‘Excellent, clear and precise drafting coupled with the full and attentive service needed to drive deals to successful conclusion.'
'They always remember the top priorities from a commercial perspective for their clients and are highly effective in securing them in negotiations.’
‘It's a pleasure to work with John Nevin and Simon Bartle - always courteous, listen to instructions and make helpful suggestions along the way. Like an extension of the business of the client.’
‘First class advice and service.’
‘Jane Edwarde gives superb advice.’
‘Excellent knowledge of sector, so provide a good commercial overview coupled with first-rate legal advice.’

Key clients

Arsenal
Clothworkers’ Company
Derwent London
Everton
Equinix
Fishmonger’s Company
Halsbury Homes
Legal & General
Lendlease
Masterworks
MTR Corporation
NTT Urban Development Corporation
Ocado
Therme Group

Work highlights

Advising Therme Group on its Therme Manchester development, a major new wellbeing resort at Manchester's Trafford City.
Advising Everton on the development of its new 52,000-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, and also on the future redevelopment of Goodison Park.
Advising the Derwen London and Lazari investments joint venture on the mixed-use redevelopment of 50 Baker Street, London W1.

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