Housing a robust life sciences practice, the ‘highly competent’ team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is knowledgeable of joint ventures and partnership arrangements. Lee Medlock leads the real estate team and Sarah Morley often caters to headquarter moves, in addition to the rationalisation of space. Mark White is a key port of call for investors in the leisure and social care sectors and Sarah Keens' practice encompasses commercial property transactions, in addition to development projects. Robin Grove, Suzi Gatward and Alexander Gold are knowledgeable of regeneration projects, and Louise Ward is experienced in advising new market entrants into the property market, with a particular focus on the life sciences sector. Eddie Richards is adept in property finance transactions, while Cara Imbrailo is active in the life sciences, office, and retail sectors. Lynsey Inglis handles a breadth of landlord and tenant matters, and Usman Khan is routinely sought out by charity and not for profit clients.
Testimonials
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- 'Knowledge delivered clearly and with understanding of the client's business.'
- 'Personable and knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Derwent Valley London Limited
- BioMed Realty
- IQHQ
- David Lloyd
- Bellway Homes Limited and Redrow Homes Limited
- Stonegate Pub Company Limited
- EQT Exeter
- Derwent Valley Central Limited
- Bellis Acquisition Company 3 Limited
- Topland Olympus Limited
- Crab Hill Developments
- Hello Fresh
- Freddies Flowers
- TDR Capital
- Derwent Valley London Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Bellway Homes Limited on the acquisition of a development parcel at their flagship scheme at Barking Riverside in East London.
- Advised Helical on the sale of their long leasehold and freehold interests in a residential development of luxury apartments near Smithfield Market.
- Advised Biomed Realty on a joint venture agreement with Babraham Research Campus Limited for the development of a 40,000 sq ft purpose-built life sciences building.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lee Medlock