Commercial property: development

Jones Day

Jones Day regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of development work, including joint venture agreements, asset protection agreements, lease arrangements, and disposals. When necessary, the firm may also draw on its planning and construction teams to support its clients. The firm is well-versed in development projects across Europe and has particular expertise in the residential and logistics spaces. Anna Cartwright and David Smith spearhead the practice. Smith is experienced in student accommodation and build-to-rent projects. Matthew Peel is regularly sought after by developers, lenders and investment managers. John Crowley adds his specialism in construction to development matters, whilst Ryan Hill’s expertise covers the residential, logistics and office spaces. Kirsty Rogerson is another key name in the team, advising on developments from cradle to grave.

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Key clients

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
Oxford Properties
M7 Real Estate
CBRE Investment Management
ARA Dunedin Limited
Mark Capital
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
Oxenwood Real Estate LLP
Get Living plc
Cortland Partners
Cushman & Wakefield
GoldenTree Asset Management
LaSalle Investment Management
OakNorth

Work highlights

Advised a joint venture partnership between Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC and an existing capital partner, in its acquisition from Lifestory of a build-to-rent scheme in Stratford Mill, London.
Representing Get Living plc, a joint venture between Qatari Diar, APG and DOOR, in the redevelopment of Elephant and Castle, which will deliver a new town centre for Central London.
Represented Greystar’s pan-European residential fund, Greystar Equity Partners Europe I, on the acquisition and financing of a development site at Wembley Park, a 12-acre district which will ultimately deliver in excess of 2,300 units of varying tenures in the proximity of the iconic Wembley Stadium.