Winckworth Sherwood LLP specialises in advising clients on regeneration schemes, especially for developers. The firm is well-versed in the full life-cycle of development projects, including construction and planning matters, and regularly assists clients in complicated joint venture agreements. Spearheading the practice is Francesco Ferrari, who advises house-builders, developers, funds and registered providers. Andrew Bedford is a mixed-use and residential veteran, while Shree Hindocha advises retailers and restaurateurs on their matters. James Corbett and Elizabeth Pipe are experienced in site acquisitions and disposals. Another key name is Alan Duncan, who regularly advises on the funding of new schemes.
Testimonials
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‘The commercial property team are bright, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Their team bring valuable expertise to us, working on both day to day transactions and long-running structural projects that drive real business value.’
‘James Corbett is meticulous and delivers a professional service. He is adept at working within constraints to provide exceptional results.’
‘The team is straight forward - this is helped by clear and honest advice on what a client can and should not accept. They are also able to see a position from the other side's point of view and tailor their advice accordingly.’
‘The individuals we work with understand how we operate, what we wish to achieve and, in particular, are extremely even headed.’
‘Particularly strong on complex development structures and commerciality to the approach. Also, very professional and prompt in delivery of legal work.’
‘Andrew Bedford has been a standout legal adviser to our company for over a decade. His intellect, strategic commercial understanding and commercial approach to development is exceptional.’
‘ Andrew Bedford was exceptionally knowledgeable, available, and accompanied us until everything was completed.'
‘Professional, high level of ethics, smart and helpful.’
Key clients
- Aviva
- Barratt Homes
- Berkeley Homes
- Bouygues
- Countryside
- Danehurst
- Euro Investments Overseas inc
- Fairview
- J Sainsbury PLC
- Keepmoat Homes Limited
- Laxton Properties Limited
- M&G
- Meyer Homes
- Pinnacle
- Redrow Homes Limited
- Regis Group Plc
- SC Johnson
- St George PLC
- Stonebond
- Telford homes
Work highlights
- Advising Horiba MIRA in connection with the implementation and management of the complex joint venture/development framework agreement, that has been entered into between Horiba MIRA Limited, and its investor partner, Evans Randall Capital Advisers.
- Advised Countryside, one of the UK’s leading homebuilders, and L&Q, one of the UK’s leading housing associations, on their sale of an 80-unit development site to Sigma Capital at Beam Park.
- Acted on a complex regeneration project in Bromley for Countryside.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Ferrari