England - London • Real estate
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner boasts a broad practice encompassing asset management, in addition to high-value transactions. The practice is also able to draw upon an extensive support network of experts across the UK and enjoys a strong reputation in the build to rent, life sciences, logistics and student accommodation sectors. Robert MacGregor, Juliet Thomas, and Alan Wight are noted for their thorough expertise in pre-letting transactions, and the latter pair also cater to landlord and tenant mandates. Chris Rowe and Matthew Pomfret are proficient in development projects, while the former excels in urban regeneration schemes. Emma La Wita acts for both institutional landlords and occupational tenants, while Liana Hewson is well-versed in long term infrastructure-led large-scale projects. Ruth Miller thrives in development transactions in the residential and mixed-use sector, while global practice head Chris de Pury advises both regional and global investors in big-ticket transactions. UK practice head Samant Narula is primarily engaged in investment matters for domestic and overseas institutional investors, pension funds and private equity real estate funds. Adam Bogdanor has recently been engaged in a significant hotel transaction, while Celia Berg specialises in the retail and student accommodation sectors. Claire Milton handles corporate support work, developments and lettings, as well as sales and purchases.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'BCLP is a full service law firm. They have a very experienced team capable of acting on complex matters and an extensive range of specialisms in-house which is immensely useful. The service is bespoke for each client and are solution focused recognising the importance of completing deals and achieving deadlines.'
- 'Calls and meetings outside of working hours are never an issue and the solution focused approach results in seeking the optimal outcome for her client rather than the easiest.’
‘The service from BCLP is very partner led which means the partners build strong relationships with clients and act as a one stop shop, pulling in expertise from other areas when required. There is always someone to help and the relationship partner is good at filling in the background to ensure efficiency.'
‘Strength in depth. The reports are presented in a user-friendly fashion.’
‘Liana Hewson is an absolutely critical member of our land disposal team. She is committed, incredibly knowledgeable and able to adapt her style and approach to the situation and the requirements of the client.'
‘Ruth Miller has a calm and measured approach and expertise in dealing with complicated commercial property issues.'
'Liana Hewson stands out for her supberb client management: she spends time building strong, long-term relationships with clients and demonstrates a genuine interest in both the individuals and the business. Liana always finds the right person within the firm to deal with the question quickly and has always provided excellent client service.’
‘Celia Berg is pragmatic and thinks laterally.’
Key clients
- Landsec
- WR Berkley Insurance
- Canary Wharf Group
- AXA
- Oxford Properties
- R&F Properties
- CC Land
- Federated Hermes
- University of Cambridge
- The Crown Estate
- Tesco
- Transport for London
- Hines
- AGR Renewables
- GPE
- Riverstone
- Unite
Work highlights
- Advising AXA on the development of a 650,000-square-foot office space at 50 Fenchurch Street.
- Advised HPCLP (a joint venture between BriTel, Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board and HOCWLP on the development of the Paradise scheme, a 1.74-million-square-foot development of in central Birmingham.
- Advised Excel Winner, a joint venture between R&F and CC Land, in relation to its development at One Thames City in Nine Elms.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris de Pury, Samant Narula